- Ahead of Kizie Basu and Sakshi Verma: Happy Birthday Sanjana Sanghi, the actress became the voice of change in the real world along with winning hearts in cinema.
When Dil Bechara was released in the year 2020, Sanjana Sanghi made her special place in millions of hearts with the character of Kizie Basu. A beautiful glimpse of depth of emotions, innocence and hope was seen in his performance. Sanjana, who has completed six years of her journey as a lead actor, is not only a versatile actress but has also made her mark as a strong voice for social change and youth advocacy. Her journey from a budding actress to an artist who expresses her views on a global platform reflects conscious creative choices and her constant endeavor to give back to society.
After Dil Bechara, Sanjana did not limit herself to any one type of character. He chose different genres and challenging stories. While she showed a completely different and energetic style in the action thriller Om: The Battle Within, her work with Pankaj Tripathi in Kadak Singh was highly appreciated. Through the character of Sakshi in the film, she beautifully portrayed a very emotionally sensitive and complex relationship on screen. With the choice of such characters, Sanjana proved that she has the ability to play different types of stories in her own style.
Sanjana's identity is not limited to cinema only. She has also been continuously raising her voice on global platforms. She has been among the youngest Indians to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and has also been recognized by the World Bank as a leading voice for youth-led development. Additionally, he has worked on global youth development issues by serving on the Board of Advisors of the Millennium Campus Network with John Legend. She has also served as a distinguished judge for the UN's Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), alongside global figures such as Malala Yousafzai.
Sanjana's social contribution also extends to important issues like public health and gender equality. During the coronavirus pandemic, she launched a crisis response initiative called 'Here to Hear', which sought to provide youth with free access to qualified mental health professionals and remote counseling resources. Apart from this, she has also been continuously speaking on issues like gender equality, menstrual hygiene and youth-led social innovation through her national and international speaking platforms.
Sanjana Sanghi's journey so far is an example of the fact that an artist can fulfill her responsibilities towards the society along with her creative journey. Along with making her mark through different characters in cinema, Sanjana has also established her own identity by becoming the voice of issues related to youth and social change on global platforms. For him, legacy is built not just by the characters he plays on-screen but also by the positive impact he makes on people and society off-screen.