Sanaya Irani
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Sanaya Irani | |
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| File:Sayana irani mohit sehgal colors indian telly awards cropped.jpg Sanaya Irani at the Colors Indian Telly Awards, 2012 | |
| Born | September 21, 1983[citation needed] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | Sanaya Irani |
Sanaya Irani (born on 21 September)[citation needed] is an Indian television actress known for her roles in television series such as Left Right Left, Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi, Miley Jab Hum Tum and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon. She currently plays the lead role of Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? on Star Plus.[1]
Early life
Sanaya was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and received her schooling in Ooty.[2] She appeared in various advertisements and modelling.[3] She made her performing debut with Jagjit Singh's song "Tumko Dekha To Yeh", then appeared in other music videos[citation needed]. For almost four years, Sanaya continued doing commercials and music videos.She is the most loved actress on Indian Television and has been titled Television's Barbie Doll.[citation needed]
Bollywood debut
Sanaya Irani made her Bollywood debut debut through film Fanaa doing the small role of bobo as Kajol's friend . She was noticed in the film but didn't got popularity and success .After that she made her television debut.
Career
Her first portfolio was taken by photographer, now actor Boman Irani[4], with which she began her modelling career. She appeared in various advertisements for companies including Airtel, Reliance, and Pepsi in her early career[3]. She made her performing debut with Jagjit Singh's song "Tumko Dekha To Yeh", then appeared in other music videos[citation needed].
Sanaya then made her television debut in the SAB TV drama Left Right Left, as Sameera, a new joining cadet[5] which was followed by a role in Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi on Imagine TV.
Her first role as a protagonist came in STAR One's Miley Jab Hum Tum[6], as the simple, studious and reclusive Gunjan, the younger sister of Nupur (Rati Pandey)[7]. She also briefly hosted the second series of Zara Nachke Dikha on STAR Plus with Mohit Sehgal [8].
After the end of Miley Jab Hum Tum, Sanaya's next major television role was as Khushi Kumari Gupta, the protagonist of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?. Though not initially the first choice for the role[9], Sanaya has gained popularity in many different countries for her portrayal of Khushi[10]. The show has also consistently maintained a position as one of the top ten daily dramas on Indian general entertainment channels[11].
Personal life
Sanaya was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and received her schooling in Ooty[2]. She is also a Zoroastrian[12].She is currently dating her previous co-star Mohit Sehgal.[13][14].
Filmography
Television
| Year/Period | Show | Role | Co-Star | Channel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Left Right Left | Cadet Sameera Shroff | Arjun Bijlani | SAB TV | |
| 2008 | Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi | Sanaya | Abhimaan Balhara | NDTV Imagine | |
| 2008–2010 | Miley Jab Hum Tum | Gunjan Samart Shergill | Mohit Sehgal | STAR One | |
| 2010 | Zara Nachke Dikha- Season 2 | Herself | Mohit Sehgal | STAR Plus | |
| 2010 | Meethi Chhoori No. 1 | Herself | NDTV Imagine | ||
| 2011 | Big Television Awards 2011 | Herself | Angad Hasija | STAR Plus | |
| 2011 | Indian Television Academy Awards 2011 | Herself | Shaheer Sheikh | STAR Plus | |
| 2011 | Aakhri Salaam Star One Ke Naam | Herself | Gurmeet Choudhary | Star One | |
| 2011–Present | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon | Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada | Barun Sobti | STAR Plus | |
| March 2012 | Talkshow - BBC Asia | Herself | BBC Asia | ||
| 2012 | GR8 Women Achievers Awards[15] | Herself (performance) | Aamir Ali |
Films
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Fanaa | Bobo | Supporting Role |
Awards
| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Indian Television Academy Awards | ITA Fresh Face of The Year 2008 | Miley Jab Hum Tum | Won[16] |
| 2009 | New Talent Awards | Best Actress | Miley Jab Hum Tum | Nominated[17] |
| 2011 | Galaxy TV Awards | Most talented fresh face | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Won |
| 2011 | Galaxy TV Awards | Best Off screen Jodi with Mohit Sehgal | Won | |
| 2011 | Galaxy TV Awards | Best Onscreen Jodi with Barun Sobti | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Won |
| 2011 | Galaxy TV Awards | Fresh Funny Jodi with Barun Sobti | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Won |
| 2012 | Star Parivaar Awards | Favourite Beti | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Nominated[18] |
| 2012 | Star Parivaar Awards | Favourite Naya Sadasya (female) | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Nominated[18] |
| 2012 | Star Parivaar Awards | Favorite Jodi with Barun Sobti | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Won[18] |
| 2012 | Star Parivaar Awards | Favourite International Favorite Jodi with Barun Sobti | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Won[18] |
| 2012 | The Global Indian Film and Television Honours | Public Award Best TV Jodi with Barun Sobti | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Nominated[19] |
| 2012 | Big Star Young Entertainer Awards | Superhit Star Female TV Fiction | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Won[citation needed] |
| 2012 | Indian Telly Awards 2012 | Best Onscreen Jodi with Barun Sobti | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Won |
References
- ^ "The pecking order". Live Mint. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ a b "I want to date all my co-stars! : Sanaya Irani". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "'I think TV would be a better option' - Entertainment". DNA India. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Sanaya Irani: I still remember the day when Boman Irani shot my portfolio". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "New cadets, Sudesh Berry march into LRL". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "College days are back with Miley Jab Hum Tum". Oneindia.in. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Sanaya Irani / Gunjan - Miley Jab Hum Tum". STAROne.in. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Shilpa, Arshad, Vaibhavi to judge 'Zara Nach Ke Dikha'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Replacement stars rewrite TRPs". Times Of India. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Soap star 'overwhelmed' by welcome from crowds". This is Leicestershire. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Iss Pyaar Ko... completes a year and more drama to unfold". Times Of India. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Soulcurry - I went through a phase that has firmed my belief in God Sanaya Irani">"Soulcurry - I went through a phase that has firmed my belief in God - Sanaya Irani". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "We are opposites who attract: Sanaya, Mohit". Times Of India. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Mohit is not "uncomfortable" with his belle Sanaya doing "intimate scenes" on screen". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "GR8! Women Achiever Awards". IndianTelevisionAcademy.com. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Indian Television Academy Awards 2008". Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ "The Newtalent Awards >> Nominees". Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Star Parivaar Awards 2012 – Nominations & Winners". Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ "Global Honours 2012 - The Global Indian Film and TV Honours Awards 2012". Retrieved 28 May 2012.
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