Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Model |
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| Nationality | British-Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/06/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Caerleon, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom |
Latest News about Banita Sandhu
19/06/2025
Banita Sandhu supported Deepika Padukone's demand for an 8-hour work shift, revealing that she has stood up against 16-18 hour shifts in the past. She emphasized the need for reasonable work hours and strong unions in the film industry, stating that she believes she has been blacklisted in Bollywood for advocating for better working conditions.
05/01/2025
Banita Sandhu has moved back to India from the UK to focus on her Bollywood career. She expressed her enthusiasm for the evolving on-screen representation of women in Bollywood and her eagerness to take on diverse roles that challenge her as an artist.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Banita Sandhu |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Local School, Caerleon, Wales |
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| College | King's College, London |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s in English Literature |
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikh |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Not Known |
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| Mother | Not Known |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Spouse | N/A |
Career
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Favourites
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| Favorite Singer | Lana Del Rey |
| Favorite Food | Pizza |
| Favorite Destination | Spain |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Banita is an actress of Indo-British descent, hailing from an NRI Punjabi family background. | |
| 2. She began her career in entertainment at the age of 11, appearing in multiple TV shows. | |
| 3. Banita relocated from Wales to London at 18 to pursue her academic degree. | |
| 4. Her fame rose through the Vodafone U TB ad commercial and the song “Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se” for Doublemint. | |
| 5. Screenwriter Juhi Chaturvedi discovered Banita and cast her in the movie ‘October.’ | |
| 6. Banita marked her Bollywood debut with the film ‘October,’ in which she starred alongside Varun Dhawan. | |
| 7. In preparation for ‘October’ in 2016, Banita worked with a tutor to enhance her Hindi-speaking abilities. | |
| 8. An interesting fact about Banita is her profound love for dogs. | |
| 9. She was diagnosed with depression but has learned tools to manage it. | |
| 10. She learned sign language for roles in Sardar Udham and Detective Sherdil. | |
| 11. She has moved back to India from the UK to focus more on her career in Bollywood. |