Sania Mirza is unique because her filmography and video content serve a dual purpose. In India, where female athletes struggle for endorsements, her crossover into films (Good Newwz) and music videos (Dhaaga) normalized the idea of the "athlete as a star."

Moreover, her popular videos have become a tool for social change. The clip of her correcting a journalist who asked "How do you manage your husband and career?" has been used in gender studies classes worldwide.

Her appearances on The Kapil Sharma Show (Sony TV, 2022 & 2024) are among the most-viewed sports celebrity segments in India. In these episodes, she:

This is the crown jewel of Sania Mirza’s filmography. The Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan comedy-drama dealt with IVF and surrogate mix-ups. Sania appeared in the song "Chandigarh Mein" alongside her then-husband, cricketer Shoaib Malik.

The Scene: She is shown partying in a vibrant Punjabi wedding sequence. For about 45 seconds, she shakes a leg (or rather, executes a very graceful hand move) with Bollywood stars. Her cameo was a massive talking point, driving traffic to the film's YouTube trailer. It remains her highest-grossing film credit.