“One side I’m looking hot, and I’m also a sanskaari girl.” That’s Yamini Malhotra for you—bold, unapologetic, and redefining what it means to be glamorous with grace. The actress, influencer, and Bigg Boss 18 wildcard is going viral yet again, this time for a statement that has the internet clapping and blushing in equal measure: "I love wearing sarees, and I find them sexy and yet sanskaari."
In an exclusive chat, Yamini opened up about her saree obsession, revealing the emotional backstory behind her most iconic style moments. “My love for saree is coming from my mother, she is a professor, so she wore only sarees in her life. And I used to admire her a lot. I would often take her saree—the first one which I wore was in class fifth, during a Teacher’s Day celebration. I wore the first ever saree and I thought to myself, Oh my god, this looks beautiful.”
She laughs, adding, “When you’re that young, you tend to wear frocks and skirts, but wearing a saree changed my whole perspective. Ever since, I’m obsessed with sarees! Earlier I used to borrow from my mother, now I’ve got a collection of my own—and now my mom borrows my sarees.”
Yes, you heard that right. From a fifth-grade fashion moment to becoming a viral saree sensation on social media, Yamini has turned six yards of fabric into her personal power statement—both elegant and electrifying.
But sarees aren't her only twist in the tale. Yamini’s origin story reads like a script straight out of a movie: a dentist by profession, who stumbled into the limelight almost by fate. “I entered the industry in a blink of an eye, I’m telling you—it just happened instantly. I think it’s the blessing of God, someone up there is looking after me. When you got that, struggle doesn’t even matter,” she said, with the conviction of someone who truly believes in divine timing.
“See, struggle is part and parcel of life. You just cannot do without it. Go anywhere in life, struggle is always there. But there are some people who sort of go overboard talking about their real and hard struggle. This isn’t the case. Struggle is in every field, but I am grateful that I reached some place.”
And what a place she’s reached. From her debut in the 2016 Punjabi film Main Teri Tu Mera, to roles in Chuttalabbayi and a breakout performance as Shivani Chavan in the hit TV show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Yamini’s career has moved across languages, platforms, and now—prime time reality TV. Her wildcard entry into Bigg Boss 18 has reignited public interest and brought her sizzling saree looks back into the national conversation.
Next up? Bollywood. Yamini is all set to make her big-screen Hindi debut in the upcoming film Chill Marna Bro, stepping into a whole new arena. Add to that her prolific modeling career, ads for brands like LG Mobile and Club Mahindra, and a slate of Punjabi music videos, and you’ve got a woman who’s made every move count.
With a strong Instagram presence and her own YouTube channel, Yamini Malhotra’s World, she’s not just an actress—she’s a brand. A saree-clad, sanskaari, sizzling brand who’s here to slay.