Mumbai, Feb 25: Under25 hosted a high-energy edition of its Summit At Campus (SAC) in Mumbai, bringing together students for an immersive on-campus cultural and edutainment experience. The highlight of the event was an engaging and candid session with actor and emerging entrepreneur Sanya Malhotra.
Breaking away from traditional stage formats, Sanya ditched the couch to sit at the edge of the stage, creating an intimate and unfiltered atmosphere. The session blended candid conversations with a hands-on matcha-making activity, allowing students to interact with her beyond the usual celebrity talk format.
During a rapid-fire round, she spoke openly about the risks of choosing unconventional roles and reflected on her journey—from first-day jitters on the sets of Dangal to the success of her National Award-winning film Kathal.
The conversation also turned personal as Sanya shared her experience of being bullied for her curly hair and how she learned to embrace it with confidence. Emphasizing resilience and self-belief, she encouraged students to view setbacks as stepping stones rather than failures.
Reflecting on her early career struggles, Sanya shared:
“I moved to Mumbai right after college for a dance reality show which didn’t work out. Despite that setback, I maintained a relentless belief that my first break would be massive—and then came Dangal. So never fear rejection; it is your best teacher. Exams only test you for a moment, but learning is lifelong. Enjoy the process and don’t stress.”
Speaking about the broader vision behind SAC, Jeel Gandhi, CEO of Under25, said:
“This generation doesn’t want to be boxed in or be defined by narrow options. They are students, leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, and future-focused all at once. Having Sanya Malhotra, someone who is balancing her craft along with building a business, perfectly captures that energy. Our goal is to create a space where students find the confidence to start their own ventures and walk away with real-world experience while still on campus. We want them to realise that their potential is only limited by how soon they decide to start.”
Unlike traditional college festivals, Summit At Campus blended conversation, performances, and student-led segments that reflected contemporary youth culture and expression.
This edition marks a significant milestone in Under25’s mission to reach 200 colleges across 30 cities by March 2026. By bridging the gap between industry leaders and student aspirations, Under25 continues to build dynamic, student-first platforms designed to inspire action, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking.