Is Banita Sandhu in Bridgerton Season 3 as Miss Malhotra?

The much-anticipated Bridgerton season 3 has finally arrived, and it premiered on May 16, 2024. Fans have eagerly awaited the unfolding romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Amid the excitement, Indian audiences were surprised to see Banita Sandhu, a familiar face, as Miss Malhotra.

Banita Sandhu features in Netflix’s Bridgerton season 3 as Miss Malhotra

Banita Sandhu, a British-Indian actress known for her role in the Hindi film October, has joined the cast of Bridgerton season 3. The actor recently is more popularly known for her appearance in AP Dhillon’s hit single, ‘With You.’ Now, she makes her way into the Bridgerton universe, playing Miss Malhotra in the Netflix series.

Sandhu’s debut as Miss Malhotra has generated a lot of buzz among fans. Her appearance has not gone unnoticed, with many speculating about the impact her character might have on the series’ eligible bachelors. Some fans initially hoped she would play Sophie Beckett, but they are eager to see her in this new role.

One netizen even wrote, “Can’t believe Netflix India marketing team slept on Banita Sandhu (the female lead of October and who also featured in the AP Dhillon viral With You video) being a part of Bridgerton Season 3.”

On the day of the premiere, Sandhu shared behind-the-scenes photos from Bridgerton Season 3 on her Instagram. She captioned it, “Had a Ton of fun! 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.”

Bridgerton season 3 will explore the love story between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington. Previously, viewers discovered that Penelope was the Lady Whistledown. Now, fans will get to see if she will marry Colin or find another eligible suitor. Alongside this, what happens to the strain on her friendship with Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie)?

The series is currently streaming on Netflix.

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