Updated On: 09 November, 2021 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam Abraham
Sanya, who is making her debut with an audio series, hopes Sasural Wonder Phool will remove the stigma around sex

Sanya Malhotra
Broach the topic of sex in the family or among a large group of friends, and chances are someone will hurriedly steer the conversation to another subject. A section of the Indian population even today shies away from discussing the three-letter word. This, despite films trying to initiate a dialogue about it — be it by highlighting the importance of consent in sexual relationships or talking about safe sex. Now, Sanya Malhotra is set to give it a go with Sasural Wonder Phool. “I have always been comfortable talking about sex. In fact, I recorded this show in front of my family,” begins the actor, who is making her audio debut with the Audible show.
Unlike her previous projects where she played outgoing and confident characters — a prime example being her latest release, Meenakshi Sundareshwar — Sasural Wonder Phool showcases Malhotra as a conservative character. It’s an unsettling but learning experience for her character when she is married into a family that runs a sex clinic. “My role is a reflection of certain sections of society. She is prudish, shy, and doesn’t want to talk about sex. [In contrast, the family she has married into] is progressive and comfortable talking about sexual illnesses. That is a culture shock for her, like is the case for a lot of people in our society. I’m hoping that the show helps them out.”