Meet Roshni Walia, Big Break In 'Son Of Sardaar 2', Former Child Actress, Raised By Single Mother

Son of Sardaar 2 was released on August 1, 2025, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles. Spiritual sequel to the 2012 film, Son of Sardaar, this is a multi-starrer comedy movie that also features Ravi Kishan, Neeru Bajwa and the late actor, Mukul Dev. The supporting cast of seasoned actors and actresses is being lauded by viewers due to their epic comedy timing. However, among these experienced starcast, a new face has equally shone in the film. 

This new star is none other than the former child actress, Roshni Walia. Her face might be a new one on the big screen, but Roshni has been a part of the entertainment industry since she was 7 years old. Now, as a 23-year-old, she has marked her debut in Bollywood as a grown-up. Here's everything to know about her professional and personal life before Son of Sardaar 2 debut. 

Roshni Walia was raised by a single mother 

Roshni Walia was born on September 20, 2001, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. In an interview with Hauterfly, the actress got candid about her family life and revealed that her parents were divorced. Roshni praised her mother, Sweety Walia, who was the only one to raise her and her older sister, Noor. She also stated that her father has his own family, and she is respectful of that. Roshni said that apart from her sister and mother, her friends and their parents are a part of her chosen family. 

Talking about their family's struggles, Roshni gave credit to her mother for relocating to Mumbai with two children, even though everyone doubted her. The actress said that everyone mocked her mother, but she stood resilient and proved them wrong. In the interview, Roshni was quoted as saying:

“Mera toh yahi kehna hai ki mere bure waqt mai sabse zyada meri maa ne sath diya hai aur unka sath humne diya hai. Yahi humari family hai."

Roshni Walia stepped into the entertainment industry at the age of 7

Roshni had earned her first pay cheque of Rs. 7000 at the age of seven when she acted in a commercial. Then in 2012, she marked her debut in important roles in both the TV and film industry. She starred as 'Jiyana' in the now-defunct channel Life OK's show, Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki. Around this time, she also played the role of 'Lucky' in My Friend Ganesha 4. Roshni also played smaller but important roles in popular shows like Balika Vadhu and Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev.

Roshni Walia rose to fame with the show Maharana Pratap

In the 2013 show Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, Roshni played the role of young Maharani Ajabde Bai, first wife and chief consort of Maharana Pratap Singh I. While Faisal Khan essayed the younger version of the titular character. It was through this role that Roshni Walia became a well-loved child TV actress. People loved her pairing with Faisal.

Talking about working as a young lead actress, Roshni revealed that the environment was very disciplined and 'abusive'. However, she also stated that it prepared her for industry politics from a very young age. The actress recalled a time when all of the child actors on the show's set fainted due to the work pressure. But Roshni is still thankful for the opportunity and called the Maharana Pratap set her school since it taught her something new every day. The actress said about the show:

“The serial set was my school. Producer is my principal, director is my teacher. You are learning every day… and everyone wants to give their best.”

Roshni Walia is a popular social media influencer 

After Maharana Pratap, Roshni also went on to work on other shows like Yeh Vaada Raha and Tara from Satara. She also starred in a few movies and music videos. But all these appearances were far and few in between. However, Roshni still managed to stay in the limelight and was a talked-about celebrity due to her active social media page. Apart from being an actor, she is also an influencer and has around 3.8 million followers on Instagram. Many of Roshni's reels have also gone viral. 

Roshni Walia in Son of Sardaar 2 

Roshni Walia plays the role of 'Saba' in Son of Sardaar 2 and shares the screen with Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan and many acclaimed Bollywood stars. After appearing in TV shows and films as a child actress, this film marked the debut of Roshni as an adult celebrity. During the grand trailer launch event of Son of Sardaar 2, the debutant looked visibly emotional on stage. In the event, Roshni expressed how grateful she was to have Son of Sardaar 2 as her first film. 

During the press meet, Roshni also called her co-star, Mrunal Thakur and older sister and stated that Ajay Devgn was like a father to her. The actress was also overwhelmed that she had made her way from a small city and was now sitting among some of the finest stars of the film industry. Roshni defined her experience as surreal. In the event, she was quoted as saying:

“Itni badi film hai aur sabke saath kaam karne ka mauka mila hai, bohot accha lag raha hai. Ek chhote sheher se aakar in sab ke saath khadi hoon aur baithi hoon, it’s so surreal. I’m so overwhelmed… Sir (Ajay Devgn), main bol nahi paungi."

What are your thoughts on Roshni Walia's career from a child actress to now starring in Son of Sardaar 2? 

Also Read: 'Son Of Sardaar 2' Review: Fans Love Ajay Devgn-Mrunal Thakur's Pairing But It's Not A Laughter Fest

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