'Bridgerton' season 3: Banita Sandhu joins Netflix series as Mrs Malhotra; shares BTS pics

Actor Banita Sandhu, who made her Bollywood debut with Shoojit Sircar's October, surprised everyone as she appeared in the Netflix series 'Bridgerton' as Mrs Malhotra.

The actor shared a series of BTS pictures from the show and said she's grateful to have had the opportunity to immerse herself in the Bridgerton universe. She thanked the makers for the wonderful experience that she'll cherish forever.

She wrote, ‘So grateful to have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the Bridgerton universe, being able to dress up and join the world of @juliaquinnauthor’s incredible characters. Thank you @netflix and @shondaland for a wonderful experience that I will forever cherish. Wish I could keep the costumes though.’

In the pictures she shared, she is dressed in stunning Victorian outfits and is seen posing with some of her cast mates. One picture shows her reading a book, while a Polaroid captures her getting ready for the role. She also shared a picture of Lady Whistledown’s papers.

About Banita’s character

Banita's character is anticipated to introduce a new dynamic among the eligible bachelors in the ton. The third season focuses on Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, portrayed by Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan, as their relationship evolves from friends to lovers over eight episodes. Pictures and videos of Banita in the season are circulating widely on social media. Bridgerton, based on Julia Quinn's novels, is one of Netflix's most popular series.

About Banita

Banita grabbed headlines for her rumoured romance with Canadian singer-rapper AP Dhillon after their appearance together in the music video ‘With You.’ She also accompanied him to a preview event of his docu-series AP Dhillon: First of a Kind, sharing pictures from the event on her Instagram account. She is set to star in Adivi Sesh’s ‘Goodachari 2’, marking her debut in Telugu cinema.

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