- By Tanya Garg
- Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:36 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
In India, there are many of people who want to work as actors and establish themselves in the motion picture business. In an attempt to make an impact on Bollywood, a lot of men and women relocate to Mumbai, the city of dreams. The actor in question chose to pursue a career outside of Bollywood in order to establish himself. Known for making daring career decisions, Mallika Sherwat now leads a peaceful life in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. Did you know that she began her career by starring in TV ads for Hyundai Santro alongside Shah Rukh Khan and BPL with Amitabh Bachchan? She quickly ventured into the movie industry and, after appearing in Khwahish and Murder, became well-known.
Mallika Sherawat was born into a traditional Jat family in a tiny Haryanan village. Her family was adamantly against her going into the movie biz. They disapproved of her audacious appearance and professional decisions, so she was left to face the world alone. After arriving in Mumbai, the actor gradually gained recognition in Bollywood.

When Mallika Sherwat Was Bullied And Harassed
Mallika Sherawat never shied away from taking on challenging parts and performing them well throughout her career. 'Men have never had problems with' her, she insists. Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, she said, "A certain section of the media was very… They bullied me and harassed me. And that really bothered me, because… And most of them were women. Men have never had problems with me. Men have always appreciated me."
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"I couldn’t understand why the women are so against me, and so nasty to me. And that made me leave the country for a while because I wanted a break. But today they are more accepting of me, and they are more loving, which I’m really enjoying," she continued.
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Speaking to PTI, she recalled, "There were so many accusations and judgements on me. If you wear short skirts, kiss on screen then you’re a fallen woman with no morals. Men tend to take liberties with you. This happened with me too. "I was thrown out of projects because heroes would say 'why can’t you be intimate with me? You can do it on screen, what’s the problem in doing that with me in private?' I've lost so many projects. It’s very reflective of the society, what women deal with in our country."
Mallika Sherawat Filmy Career
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Mallika Sherawat has appeared on well-known American talk shows including Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Ellen DeGeneres Show in addition to her acting career. She frequently posts pictures of her idyllic life on social media, and she resides in a stunning estate. Mallika Sherawat has created a life she is proud of despite all the criticism, highs and lows in her profession, and personal hardships she has faced.
With the release of Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video (2024), starring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri, Mallika Sherawat made a triumphant return after a long absence.
Mallika Sherawat was born into a traditional Jat family in a tiny Haryanan village. Her family was adamantly against her going into the movie biz. They disapproved of her audacious appearance and professional decisions, so she was left to face the world alone. Mallika, nevertheless, persisted. After arriving in Mumbai, she gradually gained recognition in Bollywood.




