Sanaya Irani
Sanaya Irani at the Colors Indian Telly Awards, 2012
Born	(1983-09-17) September 17, 1983 (age 29)[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Monaya, Tin Tin, Sarun, Sannu, Sun/Sunny[2]
Occupation	Actress, Dancer, Model
Years active	2006 – Present
Religion	Zoroastrianism[3]

Sanaya Irani (pronounced [saːnaːjaː iːraːnːiː]; born 17 September 1983^[4][5]) is a popular Indian actress known for her roles in television programs such as Miley Jab Hum Tum and Left Right Left. Recently, she portrayed the role of Khushi Gupta in STAR Plus's hit TV soap opera Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?.^[6][7] Currently, she is portraying the title character in Sony TV's Chhanchhan.

Personal life

Sanaya Irani with boyfriend Mohit Sehgal

Sanaya Irani was born and brought up in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and received her schooling in Ooty.^[8] Following this, she graduated from Sydenham College.^[9] She is also a Zoroastrian.^[10] Since 2009, she has been dating her former co-star Mohit Sehgal from Miley Jab Hum Tum. Sanaya Irani said in an interview that she loves Mohit a lot, and certain publications confirm both are in a committed relationship despite rumors arising elsewhere.^[11][12]

Career

Sanaya Irani (last) as Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada with Shahrukh Khan and fellow STAR Plus actressess Pooja Gaur, Giaa Manek, and Ragini Khanna at the Ra.One music launch

Her first portfolio was taken by photographer, now actor Boman Irani,^[13] with which she began her modelling career. She appeared in various advertisements for companies such as Airtel, Reliance, and Pepsi in her early career, working with Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Priyanka Chopra in some instances.^[1] She made her performing debut with Jagjit Singh's song "Tumko Dekha To Yeh" before appearing in other music videos.^{[citation needed]} Sanaya began her acting career in 2006 as Bobo, the friend of the lead, Zooni (Kajol) in the Yash Raj movie Fanaa.^[9] Sanaya then made her television debut in the SAB TV drama Left Right Left as Sameera, a new joining cadet.^[14] This was followed by a negative role in Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi on Imagine TV.^{[citation needed]}

Her first role as a protagonist came in STAR One's Miley Jab Hum Tum,^[15] as the simple, studious and reclusive Gunjan, the younger sister of Nupur (Rati Pandey).^[16] She also briefly hosted the second season of Zara Nachke Dikha on STAR Plus with Mohit Sehgal.^[17]

After the end of Miley Jab Hum Tum, Sanaya's next major television role was as Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada, the female protagonist of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, which is Star Plus's most famous show of all time.^[18] Sanaya has gained popularity in many different countries for her portrayal of Khushi and her on-screen chemistry opposite male lead Barun Sobti.^[19] The show, which aired its final episode on November 30, 2012, had also consistently maintained its position as one of the top ten daily dramas on Indian general entertainment channels and has a tremendous fan following.^[20]

During the three months after Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, Sanaya appeared as a contestant in Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki,^[21] hosted by Ram Kapoor, and hosted Zee TV's Valentine's Day special Ishq Wala Love with Karan Grover.^[22]

Currently, Sanaya is playing the role of a vivacious and modern girl in Optimystix's new show Chhan Chhan on Sony TV.^[23][24] The show is loosely based on the Hindi movie Khubsoorat.^[25]

Television

Films

Awards and nominations

Rankings

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Sanaya Irani

• Sanaya Irani at the Internet Movie Database