Sara Arjun Names Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone as Inspirations in Old Clip

Sara Arjun wins hearts in a resurfaced childhood clip where she praises Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone while choosing her own path.

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Sara Arjun has become one of the most popular young actresses after the success of Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2. Her transition from child artist to leading lady has impressed the audiences and industry watchers.  

As her popularity is growing, her childhood video has resurfaced online to create a fresh buzz. She reportedly mentions Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone as inspirations. Keep reading to know everything about this cute video. 

Sara Arjun’s Viral Childhood Video

The clip is believed to be around nine years old. It shows Sara Arjun answering a question about the actors she looks up to. She says she admires Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone and appreciates their work. 

She said, "I love the way Alia Bhatt looks and acts, and I really adore Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone. So, Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone, but they are not my role models. I just love them; they are my inspirations.” 

The best part of the video comes when she says she only wants to be Sara Arjun and does not wish to be the next version of anyone else.  

The video has been widely shared on fan pages and discussion forums on the internet. People are praising her self-belief. 

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Watch the video below: 

Sara Arjun revealed that her inspirations among Hindi actresses are Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone, but she also said she wants to be “#SaraArjun” only ❤️#Dhurandhar #Dhurandhar2‌ #Dhurandhar‌TheRevenge #DeepikaPadukone pic.twitter.com/VmSG5LIDJg

— Aditi (@Aditi289867132) April 26, 2026

Sara Arjun’s Career Journey

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Sara Arjun’s journey in the entertainment world started earlier than people noticed. She initially became popular as a child artist and featured in many TV advertisements. Clinic Plus ad is one example in which she was featured. She became popular with that TV ad. 

After that, she appeared in 404 and gained immense appreciation for her work in Deiva Thirumagal from viewers and critics as well. She worked in Hindi and South Indian cinema over the years to build a steady career. Below are some of the popular projects  from her career:

• Ek Thi Daayan
• Jazbaa
• Jai Ho
• Saivam
• Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
• Ponniyin Selvan

Although many child artists usually struggle during their career transition, Sara developed her career profile through consistent performances. Her film choices also helped her to gain experience across different genres and languages.

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Breakthrough Success With Dhurandhar

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Dhurandhar franchise gave her the biggest break ever as she moved into the leading role opposite Ranveer Singh. Viewers appreciated her performance as Yalina in the movie due to her screen presence, emotional scenes, and chemistry with her co-star. 

Although the franchise is becoming a huge commercial success, Sara’s career has entered a new phase. She has become a serious lead performer with box office pull from a child artist. This change is often hard in the industry. 

What’s Next for Sara Arjun?

Fans are now focusing on the next move of Sara Arjun after the growing popularity and two successful films behind her. 

As of now, there is no official project that Sara Arjun has announced. Reports indicate that she might play the lead in the upcoming biopic of legendary actress Madhubala. If these claims are true, it might also become a big milestone in Sara’s career. 

As of now, she is continuously enjoying the success of Dhurandhar 2. On top of that, fans have found her childhood video that gives a glimpse of the confidence she had long before stardom arrived. 

Why This Viral Video Matters

Celebrity throwback clips usually trend for nostalgia. But Sara Arjun’s video has connected for a different reason. It shows her mindset developed on admiration without copying anyone. Her words are an example that success comes from learning from others while staying true to personal identity. 

Since her career is growing, the old clip now feels less like a cute childhood memory. Instead, it shows an early sign of the performer she always wanted to become. 

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Published: 28 April 2026 at 7:15 PM IST