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 17, 1983[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Other names | Monaya, Tin Tin, Sarun, Sannu, Sun/Sunny[2] |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Dancer, Model |
| Years active | 2006 – Present |
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. From June 2011 to November 2012, she portrayed the role of Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada in STAR Plus's TV soap opera Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?.[6][7] and she also appeared on multiple Reality Shows in India
Personal life
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
Early Career and Debut
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]
Breakthrough
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] She also performed in the Star Parivaar Live Event 2012 in Birmingham, UK.
New prospects
After Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, Sanaya appeared as a contestant and a host in a few programs; taking part 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]
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Co-Star |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Left Right Left | Cadet Sameera Shroff | SAB TV | Harshad Chopra |
| 2008 | Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi | Sanaya | NDTV Imagine | Ragini Khanna |
| 2008–2010 | Miley Jab Hum Tum | Gunjan Bhushan Shergill | STAR One | Mohit Sehgal |
| 2010 | Zara Nachke Dikha - Season 2 | Herself (host) | STAR Plus | Mohit Sehgal |
| 2010 | Meethi Chhoori No. 1 | Herself (panel member) | NDTV Imagine | |
| 2011–2012 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada | STAR Plus | Barun Sobti |
| 2013 | Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki | Herself | Life OK | |
| 2013 | Ishq Wala Love | Herself (host) | Zee TV | Karan Grover |
Films
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Fanaa | Mehbooba (Bobo) | Supporting Role |
Awards and nominations
Rankings
| Year | Title | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tellychakkar.com Most popular TV actress of recent times | 1st[30] |
| Eastern Eye World's Sexiest Asian Woman | 13th[31] | |
| Tellychakkar.com TV Personality of 2012 (Female) | 2nd[32] |
References
- ^ 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) - ^ "TV celebs and their nicknames". TellyChakkar.com. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Tags:. "Navroze Mubarak to everyone". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ "Short Takes - I haven't dated anyone - Sanaya Irani". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Sanaya Irani Biography". Indya.com/STAR India Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ^ "The pecking order". Live Mint. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ "Iss Pyaar Ko’s abrupt ending on 30th November". Times of India. 26. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=and|year=/|date=mismatch (help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "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 "From Fanaa to Mile Jab Hum Tum". Rediff.com. 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) - ^ "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) - ^ "TV celebs take up cooking challenge". Times of India. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ "Sanaya Irani & Karan V Grover to host Ishq Wala Love". Times of India. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
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- ^ "The Newtalent Awards >> Nominees". Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ a b "Star Parivaar Awards 2012: And the winners are... : TV News-IBNLive". Ibnlive.in.com. 26 March 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
- ^ a b c "Nominees". Star India Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ "Global Honours 2012 - The Global Indian Film and TV Honuors Awards 2012". Globalhonours.in. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
- ^ Tags:. "Winners of the 11th Indian Telly Awards". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ "2012 And the winners are..." People's Choice Awards India. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ^ "Sanaya Irani is the most popular TV actress of recent times, as per audience poll". TellyChakkar. 19 Oct. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
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- ^ "Aakanksha Singh surges ahead of Sanaya Irani to become the favourite TV personality (female) of 2012 as per fan votes". TellyChakkar.com. 28. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
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External links
- Sanaya Irani at IMDb