Who is Harnaaz Sandhu in Baaghi 4?

Harnaaz Sandhu is making her Bollywood debut in a way that breaks convention.

She has been unveiled as the leading lady opposite Tiger Shroff in Baaghi 4, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by A Harsha.

The highly anticipated teaser for the action-packed franchise has been released, instantly setting social media ablaze.

Viewers were quick to praise Harnaaz’s high-energy screen presence, with many noting her intense action scenes, an unusual choice for a first-time Bollywood actress.

Her cinematic introduction is loaded with high-octane visuals, signalling that she is not here to play it safe.

The latest promotional poster cements her transformation.

Wearing a daring black slit gown and holding a massive gun, Harnaaz locks eyes with the camera in a gaze that blends danger and allure.

Sharing the image on Instagram, the makers wrote:

“From wearing the crown to ruling carnage, her gaze doesn’t just captivate, it CONQUERS… Thank you for the love on the teaser.”

With Tiger Shroff returning to his signature action style and Sanjay Dutt adding his veteran presence, Baaghi 4 is positioned as one of the year’s biggest action spectacles.

The film promises brutal combat, high-voltage drama, and an action-fuelled climax. It will be released in cinemas worldwide on September 5.

Although Harnaaz Sandhu is new to the screen, she has experience in the spotlight.

Born in Chandigarh in 2000, Harnaaz began modelling in her teenage years, winning Miss Chandigarh in 2017, followed by Miss Max Emerging Star India in 2018.

Her rise through the pageant world was swift.

After securing the Miss Diva Universe 2021 title, she represented India at Miss Universe, winning the crown in December 2021.

She became the third Indian woman to hold the title, following Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000.

Academically, Harnaaz studied public administration at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Chandigarh.

Alongside her career in modelling and acting, she has actively championed causes like women’s empowerment and menstrual hygiene awareness.

She has worked with grassroots organisations to provide education and resources to women in underserved communities.

Before her official Bollywood debut, Harnaaz made appearances in Punjabi films Yaara Diyan Poon Baran and Bai Ji Kuttange.

While these roles showcased her charisma, they did not hint at the action-oriented path she would take in Baaghi 4.

Debuting in a major franchise film, and in an action-heavy role, is a risk for any newcomer.

Yet Harnaaz Sandhu’s confident screen presence as Mazel suggests she is ready to match Tiger Shroff’s energy in the stunt sequences.

Her career shift from international pageant winner to action star marks a rare transformation in the Hindi film industry.

If the audience reception to the teaser is any indication, Harnaaz Sandhu is not just entering Bollywood; she is making a statement.

With her name trending, the teaser going viral, and the film’s release only weeks away, Harnaaz’s first step into Hindi cinema could become one of the most discussed debuts of recent years.

Whether she becomes Bollywood’s next breakout action heroine remains to be seen, but she has already ensured all eyes are on her.

Watch the Baaghi 4 Teaser