Sanaya Irani

Sanaya Irani (now Sehgal) (born 17 September 1983)[3] is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing Gunjan in Miley Jab Hum Tum, Khushi in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? and Parvati in Rangrasiya. In 2015, she participated in the eight season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and emerged as the first runner up.[4] She later participated in Nach Baliye in 2017 with her partner Mohit Sehgal and won the third place.[5]

Sanaya Irani
Irani in 2016
Born (1983-09-17) 17 September 1983
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
EducationMBA degree
Alma materSydenham College[1]
OccupationActress, dancer, model
Years active2005-present
Known for
Spouse(s)Mohit Sehgal (m. 2016)[2]

Early life

Irani was born on 17 September 1983 in Mumbai to a Parsi family.[6][7] Irani spent seven years in a boarding school in Ooty.[8] Following this, she graduated from Sydenham College[9] and was pursuing an MBA degree before becoming a model.[3]

Career

Modelling career (2005-07)

Irani's first modelling portfolio was done by photographer-turned actor Boman Irani.[3] Irani made her acting debut with a cameo in the Yash Raj Film Fanaa(2006) as Mehbooba .[9] The actress spoke about her role, "It was by accident that I got that role. It was like a dream come true for me, since Aamir Khan and Kajol are my favourite actors." The actress spent the year doing TV advertisements with Bollywood stars like Shahrukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor and others before entering television.[10] She made her debut with Jagjit Singh's Tumko Dekha.[3] At the beginning of her career, Irani wasn't fluent in Hindi and spoke of her struggles with the language on several occasions.[11]

Television debut and breakthrough (2007-10)
Irani in 2012

Her television debut was in the SAB TV drama Left Right Left (2007) as Cadet Sameera Shroff.She was tutored by her director for her Hindi.[3] This was followed by a negative role in Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi (2008) on Imagine TV.

Irani's first lead role as a protagonist was in STAR One's Miley Jab Hum Tum (2008-2010), as the simple, studious and reclusive Gunjan.[12] Her co-stars included Mohit Sehgal, Rati Pandey and Arjun Bijlani. Irani briefly hosted the second season of Zara Nachke Dikha on STAR Plus with boyfriend Mohit Sehgal (2010).[13] She was also seen as a panel member in Meethi Chorii No. 1 opposite Ragini Khanna (2010).[14]

Irani has received three 'Face of The Year' awards and was the only television actress to be included in People Magazine (India)'s forty most beautiful women. She was titled the 3rd Sexiest Asian Woman Alive.[15]

Established actress (2011-14)

She portrayed the bubbly and loving Khushi Kumari Gupta, the female protagonist of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? (2011-2012) opposite Barun Sobti.[16][17] The show, which aired its final episode on 30 November 2012, had consistently maintained its position as one of the top ten daily dramas on Indian general entertainment channels.[18]

In early 2013, Irani hosted Zee TV's Valentine's Day special Ishq Wala Love opposite Karan Grover.[19][20][21] She later appeared as a contestant in Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki (2013),[22] hosted by Ram Kapoor. The actress was seen in Week One of the reality show opposite Ragini Khanna, Nigaar Khan and others.

She played the role of a vivacious and modern girl in Chhan Chhan (2013).[23][24] The show was loosely based on the Hindi movie Khubsoorat.[25] Irani then appeared in Rangrasiya (2014) as Parvati. The show was produced by Saurabh Tiwari, head of Tequila Shots Production. The story followed a border security personnel and an orphan girl who were ideologically different.[26] It ended in September.[27] She was seen opposite Ashish Sharma.

Jhalak and further success (2015-present)

Irani also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 in 2015 which aired on Colors.[28] Irani reprised her role of Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada again in its sequel mini series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?... Ek Jashan (2015) which ended in December.[29] In 2017, Irani participated in the dance show Nach Baliye 8 with her husband Mohit Sehgal.[30] During Nach Baliye Sanaya & Mohit were in a controversy as fans of Divyanka Tripathi had claimed that they are the fixed winners but she lashed at the trollers on Instagram and said this is untrue.[31]

Other appearances

In August 2013, Irani made a brief guest appearance in the dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa to support her best friend Drashti Dhami. She made an appearance again in the seventh season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa to support Ashish Sharma in June 2014. She made an appearance in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir in the first episode to introduce Aastha (Shrenu Parikh).[32] In December 2013, Irani made a special guest appearance in Bigg Boss 7 in the grand finale along with Ashish Sharma, Preetika Rao and Harshad Arora.[33] She also made special appearance in Beintehaa in March and June 2014.[34]

Irani at the music launch of Ra.One (2011) along with Shahrukh Khan and Pooja Gaur, Giaa Manek and Ragini Khanna

Irani went on a U.K. tour on behalf of Star Plus.[35]

Media

She is the only Indian television actress to be listed in People Magazine's (India) forty most beautiful women. Apart from acting, she is known for her dancing skills. K-based newspaper Eastern Eye placed her in their 50 Sexiest Asian Women list in 2012,[36] She was again ranked at tenth position for the Eastern Eye newspaper. In 2014, she was listed in the top 10 best television actresses by Rediff.[37] In November 2014, Sanaya was approached for Bigg Boss 8 but she declined it.[38]

Filmography
Year Film Role Director
2006FanaaMehboobaKunal Kohli
2018Dum Dum Dumroo[39]Dr. SnehaAkash Goila
Pihu[40]Pihu
2019GhostSimran SinghVikram Bhatt

Web series
YearNameRolePlatformRef
2018Vodka ShotsKeya SharmaYouTube[41]
ZindabadSara SayedJio Cinema[42]

Television
YearNameRoleRef
2007Left Right LeftCadet Sameera Shroff
Kasamh SeGeet
2008Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar DikhayengiSanaya
Kasautii Zindagii KayGuest
2008–10Miley Jab Hum TumGunjan Bhushan
2008Kaho Na Yaar HaiParticipant
2009Dill Mill GayyeGunjan Bhushan/Guest
Laughter Ke PhatkeCelebrity Guest
2010Zara Nachke Dikha - Season 2Host
Meethi Choori No 1Participant
2011Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiHerself
Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya
Sasural Genda Phool
Chand Chupa Badal Mein
2011–12Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?Khushi Kumari Gupta
2011Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna HaiKhushi/Guest
Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani
2012Movers & Shakers Masala MarkeyGuest
Teri Meri Love StoriesHerself/Khushi [43]
2013ChhanchhanChhanchhan
Bade Achhe Lagte HainGuest as Chhanchhan (Promote her show) [44]
Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi KiContestant
Masterchef - Kitchen Ke SuperstarsAs a Celebrity Judge [45]
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6Guest / Co-contestant with Drashti Dhami
Bigg Boss 7Guest appearance
2013–14RangrasiyaParvati/Myrah Mehra
2014BeintehaaGuest/Parvati
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7Guest / Support Ashish Sharma
2015Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8Contestant [First Runner Up]
Aaj Ki Raat Hai ZindagiGuest
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek JashnKhushi Kumari Gupta [46]
2016I Don't Watch TVHerself
2017Nach Baliye 8Contestant with Mohit Sehgal (Second Runner Up)
A Table For TwoGuest


2018India's Next SuperstarsGuest Contestant [47]
2019Kitchen Champion 5Guest [48]
Khatra Khatra Khatra[49]
Nach Baliye 9[50]

Guest appearances

Personal life

Irani announced her relationship with her co-star Mohit Sehgal from the show Miley Jab Hum Tum on 19 November 2010, the last day of the shoot.[51]

In December 2015, Irani got engaged to Sehgal. They tied the knot on 25 January 2016 in Goa.[52][53][54]

Awards and Nominations
YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2008 Indian Television Academy Awards Gr8! Face (Female) Miley Jab Hum Tum Won
2012 People's Choice Awards India Favorite On-Screen Jodi (shared with Barun Sobti) Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Won
Indian Telly Awards Indian Telly Award for Best Onscreen Couple (with Barun Sobti) Won
2013 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress Popular Nominated
Gold Awards Boroplus Face of the Year Chhanchhan Won
2014 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress (Popular) Rangrasiya Nominated
Indian Television Academy Awards GR8! Performer of the year Nominated

See also

List of Indian television actresses

List of Hindi television actresses

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