- By Tanya Garg
- Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:45 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sara Arjun's portrayal of Yalina Jamali, a fiercely independent young Pakistani lady, won her significant praise. Actor Raj Arjun, her father, was one of the people most touched by her accomplishment. He emphasized how his daughter had been a rock of support for his family over the years, describing her not just as a talented performer but also as a source of great wealth in his life.
Sara Arjun's father Raj discussed his ongoing struggles and how they undermined his confidence while he was speaking at Spoken Fest in Mumbai. But when his daughter Sara Arjun was born in 2005, everything changed.
Raj Arjun landed his first major role shortly after Sara Arjun was born. Even though the project was never finished, it was a pivotal moment in his life that strengthened his will to keep going. "Year after year, she was growing up while I was struggling, but she didn’t just hold my finger, she held my soul."
Raj discussed how their bond transcended the conventional roles of parent and child in one of the most poignant sections of his speech. He described how Sara became his rock when he was at his lowest. "She took care of me like a Dhurandhar."
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Raj Arjun also recalled a time that changed his life in 2016 when he went to casting director Mukesh Chhabra's office with Sara. With Aamir Khan's support, the movie signaled a significant change in his career. "She held Mukesh’s hand and dragged him outside. She turned her destiny towards me, and I bagged a role in Secret Superstar."
Sara Arjun started performing before she turned six, which is a relatively early start to her career in film. During her early years, she appeared in a number of movies, including Saivam, Ek Thi Daayan, Jai Ho, and Jazbaa. She first became well-known for her part in Deiva Thirumagal. She recently took on a prominent part in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge, and her performance won over audiences.
