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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|09|17|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|09|17|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], India | | birth_place = [[Mumbai]], India | ||
| occupation = Actress | | occupation = Actress | ||
| years_active = 2006-present | | years_active = 2006-present | ||
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Mohit Sehgal]]|2016}} | | spouse = {{marriage|[[Mohit Sehgal]]|2016}} | ||
| alma_mater = [[Lawrence School, Lovedale|The Lawrence School, Lovedale]]<br/> | |||
[[Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics|Sydenham College]] | |||
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'''Sanaya Irani''' (born 17 September 1983 | '''Sanaya Irani''' ({{IPA|hns|səˈnaːjaː ɪˈɾaːni|pron}}; born 17 September 1983<ref name="Birthday Indian Express">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-birthday-sanaya-irani-4846773/|title=Happy Birthday Sanaya Irani: Lesser known facts about the Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon actor|date=17 September 2017|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=10 June 2019|archive-date=28 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528104435/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-birthday-sanaya-irani-4846773/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sanaya-irani-turns-33-today-lesser-known-facts-about-iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-actress/photostory/54378232.cms|title=Sanaya Irani turns 33 today: Lesser known facts about 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon' actress|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=17 September 2016}}</ref>) is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[List of Hindi television actresses|Hindi]] television. Considered as one of the leading and popular television actress in India,<ref>{{cite news |title=Highest paid television actors in India |url=https://sg.style.yahoo.com/10-highest-paid-television-actors-slideshow-wp-050049623.html |access-date=22 June 2020 |url-status=live |newspaper=[[Yahoo]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227061829/https://sg.style.yahoo.com/10-highest-paid-television-actors-slideshow-wp-050049623.html|archive-date=27 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=''Times of India'' |title=These TV actresses are more popular than Bollywood actresses |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/these-tv-actresses-are-more-popular-than-our-bollywood-heroines/photostory/58021849.cms |access-date=22 June 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904051510/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/these-tv-actresses-are-more-popular-than-our-bollywood-heroines/photostory/58021849.cms |archive-date=September 4, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |orig-date=Updated September 1, 2023 |last1=Roy |first1=Deb |title=List of Top 35 Hottest TV Actresses in India |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrities/23861-35-hottest-actresses-in-indian-television.html |access-date=22 June 2017 |magazine= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002150239/https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrities/23861-35-hottest-actresses-in-indian-television.html |archive-date=October 2, 2022 }}</ref> Irani is a recipient of one [[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA Award]], one [[Indian Telly Awards|Indian Telly Award]] and three [[Gold Awards]]. | ||
Irani made her acting debut with the Hindi film ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]'' (2006) and television debut with ''[[Left Right Left (TV series)|Left Right Left]]'' (2007). Irani is best known for her portrayal of Gunjan Bhushan Shergill in ''[[Miley Jab Hum Tum]]'', Khushi Gupta Raizada in ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]'' and Parvati Chauhan Ranawat in ''[[Rangrasiya]]''. In 2015, she participated in ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 8)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' and emerged as the first runner up. She later participated in ''[[Nach Baliye]]'' in 2017 with her husband [[Mohit Sehgal]] and finished as second runner ups.<ref>{{cite web |date=2 June 2017 |title=I want to win Nach Baliye for Mohit: Sanaya Irani |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-want-to-win-nach-baliye-for-mohit-sanaya-irani/articleshow/58961785.cms |website=[[Times Of India]] |access-date=13 February 2018 |archive-date=18 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618151616/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-want-to-win-nach-baliye-for-mohit-sanaya-irani/articleshow/58961785.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/From-reel-to-real-life-jodis/articleshow/16850159.cms|title=From reel to real life jodis|work=The Times of India|date=18 October 2012|first=Priyanka|last=Naithani|access-date=4 June 2019|archive-date=11 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911083332/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/From-reel-to-real-life-jodis/articleshow/16850159.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Irani was born on 17 September 1983 in [[Mumbai]] to an [[Irani (India)|Irani]] ([[Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrian]]) family.<ref>{{cite web |date=17 September 2016 |title=Sanaya Irani turns 33 today: Lesser known facts about 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon' actress |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Irani was born on 17 September 1983 in [[Mumbai]] to an [[Irani (India)|Irani]] ([[Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrian]]) family.<ref>{{cite web |date=17 September 2016 |title=Sanaya Irani turns 33 today: Lesser known facts about 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon' actress |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sanaya-irani-turns-33-today-lesser-known-facts-about-iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-actress/photostory/54378232.cms |website=[[Times Of India]] |access-date=22 April 2024 |archive-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250221145940/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sanaya-irani-turns-33-today-lesser-known-facts-about-iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-actress/photostory/54378232.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Irani spent seven years studying in [[Lawrence School, Lovedale|The Lawrence School, Lovedale]] in [[Ooty]].<ref name="rediff1"/> She graduated from [[Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics]], [[Mumbai]] and was pursuing an MBA degree before becoming a model.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sydenham.ac.in/our-profile.htm|title=Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics - Our Profile|access-date=2 April 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402090717/http://sydenham.ac.in/our-profile.htm|archive-date=2 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
===Modelling career and film debut (2005-2007)=== | ===Modelling career and film debut (2005-2007)=== | ||
Irani's first modelling portfolio was done by photographer-turned actor [[Boman Irani]].<ref name="Birthday Indian Express"/> Irani made her acting debut | Irani's first modelling portfolio was done by photographer-turned actor [[Boman Irani]].<ref name="Birthday Indian Express"/> Irani made her acting debut in the [[Yash Raj Film]] ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]'' (2006) as Mehbooba.<ref name="rediff1">{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com//movies/2008/nov/11from-fanna-to-mile-jab-hum-tum.htm|title=From Fanaa to Mile Jab Hum Tum|work=Rediff.com|access-date=9 June 2012|archive-date=8 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408162244/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/nov/11from-fanna-to-mile-jab-hum-tum.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The actress spent the year doing TV advertisements with Bollywood stars like [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]], [[Kareena Kapoor]] and others before entering television.<ref name="rediff1"/> She made her debut with Jagjit Singh's ''Tumko Dekha''.<ref name="Birthday Indian Express"/> At the beginning of her career, Irani wasn't fluent in [[Hindi]] and spoke of her struggles with the language on several occasions.<ref name="rediff1"/> | ||
===Television debut and breakthrough (2007-2010)=== | ===Television debut and breakthrough (2007-2010)=== | ||
Her television debut was in the [[SAB TV]] drama ''[[Left Right Left (TV series)|Left Right Left]]'' (2007) as Cadet Sameera Shroff. She was tutored by her director for her Hindi.<ref name="Birthday Indian Express"/> This was followed by a negative role in ''[[Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi]]'' (2008) on [[Imagine TV]]. | Her television debut was in the [[SAB TV]] drama ''[[Left Right Left (TV series)|Left Right Left]]'' (2007) as Cadet Sameera Shroff. She was tutored by her director for her Hindi.<ref name="Birthday Indian Express"/> 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]]'' ( | 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.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Sanaya Irani: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday {{!}} eTimes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Sanaya-Irani|access-date=19 June 2020|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> Irani briefly hosted the second season of ''[[Zara Nachke Dikha]]'' on [[STAR Plus]] with boyfriend [[Mohit Sehgal]] (2010).<ref name="urlShilpa, Arshad, Vaibhavi to judge Zara Nach Ke Dikha22">{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/64913/shilpa-arshad-vaibhavi-judge-zara.html|title=Shilpa, Arshad, Vaibhavi to judge 'Zara Nach Ke Dikha'|newspaper=[[Deccan Herald]]|access-date=28 May 2012|archive-date=22 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622154822/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/64913/shilpa-arshad-vaibhavi-judge-zara.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She was also seen as a panel member in ''Meethi Chorii No. 1'' opposite [[Ragini Khanna]] (2010). | ||
===Established actress (2011-2014)=== | ===Established actress (2011-2014)=== | ||
She portrayed the bubbly and loving Khushi Kumari Gupta, the female protagonist of ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]'' ( | She portrayed the bubbly and loving Khushi Kumari Gupta, the female protagonist of ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]'' (2011–2012) opposite [[Barun Sobti]].<ref name="urlReplacement stars rewrite TRPs 22">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Replacement-stars-rewrite-TRPs/articleshow/12673069.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006065834/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-15/tv/31344969_1_karan-wahi-role-shilpa-anand|url-status=live|archive-date=6 October 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|title=Replacement stars rewrite TRPs|access-date=9 June 2012}}</ref><ref name="urlSoap star overwhelmed by welcome from crowds | This is Leicestershire22">{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Soap-star-overwhelmed-welcome-crowds/story-15978558-detail/story.html|title=Soap star 'overwhelmed' by welcome from crowds|publisher=This is Leicestershire|access-date=9 June 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140608165239/http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Soap-star-overwhelmed-welcome-crowds/story-15978558-detail/story.html|archive-date=8 June 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref name="urlIss Pyaar Ko... completes a year and more drama to unfold 2">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Iss-Pyaar-Ko--completes-a-year-and-more-drama-to-unfold/articleshow/13869872.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025122652/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-06/tv/32078260_1_shyam-drama-anjali|url-status=live|archive-date=25 October 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|title=Iss Pyaar Ko... completes a year and more drama to unfold|access-date=9 June 2012}}</ref> | ||
In early 2013, Irani hosted [[Zee TV]]'s Valentine's Day special ''Ishq Wala Love'' opposite [[Karan Grover]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news/Sanaya-Irani-Karan-V-Grover-to-host-Ishq-Wala-Love/articleshow/18370466.cms|title=Sanaya Irani & Karan V Grover to host Ishq Wala Love|work=The Times of India}}</ref> She later appeared as a contestant in ''[[Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki]]'' (2013),<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-18/tv/36415009_1_tv-celebs-new-reality-show-aishwarya-sakhuja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521062259/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-18/tv/36415009_1_tv-celebs-new-reality-show-aishwarya-sakhuja|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 May 2013|title=TV celebs take up cooking challenge|date=18 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=19 January 2013}}</ref> hosted by [[Ram Kapoor]]. | |||
She played the role of a vivacious and modern girl in ''[[Chhanchhan]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Few-more-names-join-Modern-Bahoo/articleshow/18792658.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203024614/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-04/tv/37436415_1_modern-bahoo-varun-kapoor-supriya-pathak|url-status=live|archive-date=3 December 2013|title=Few more names join Modern Bahoo|author=Vijaya Tiwari|date=4 March 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref> The show was loosely based on the Hindi movie [[Khubsoorat]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sanaya-irani-reprises-rekha-s-role_1805009|title=Sanaya Irani reprises Rekha's role|author=Chaya Unnikrishnan|date=27 February 2013|newspaper=DNA India|location=Mumbai|access-date=27 February 2013|archive-date=2 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302123317/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sanaya-irani-reprises-rekha-s-role_1805009|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-first-look-1920059|title=First look | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|author=Chaya Unnikrishnan|date=16 November 2013|publisher=Dnaindia.com|access-date=19 April 2014}}</ref> It ended in September.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Rangrasiya-to-end-next-month/articleshow/40118823.cms|title=Rangrasiya to end next month|website=The Times of India|date=13 August 2014|language=en|access-date=30 June 2019|archive-date=5 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605064839/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Rangrasiya-to-end-next-month/articleshow/40118823.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
She played the role of a vivacious and modern girl in ''[[Chhanchhan | |||
===Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and further success (2015-present)=== | ===Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and further success (2015-present)=== | ||
Irani also participated in [[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 8)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8]] in 2015 which aired on Colors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtalks.in/Newsdetails.aspx?NewsID=2644|title=Sanaya Irani to take part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (JDJ) 8|author=Tv Talks Networks|date=17 June 2015|publisher=TV Talks|location=Mumbai|access-date=10 July 2015}}</ref> Irani reprised her role of Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada again in its sequel mini series ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?|Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?... Ek Jashan]]'' (2015) which ended in December.<ref>{{cite news|url= | Irani also participated in [[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 8)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8]] in 2015 which aired on Colors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtalks.in/Newsdetails.aspx?NewsID=2644|title=Sanaya Irani to take part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (JDJ) 8|author=Tv Talks Networks|date=17 June 2015|publisher=TV Talks|location=Mumbai|access-date=10 July 2015}}</ref> Irani reprised her role of Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada again in its sequel mini series ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?|Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?... Ek Jashan]]'' (2015) which ended in December.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rubina-dilaik-jennifer-winget-vivian-dsena-actors-who-are-making-a-comeback-on-tv/photostory/46690004.cms|title=Popular TV actors comeback|work=The Times of India|archive-date=10 September 2018|access-date=21 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910225626/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Popular-TV-actors-making-a-comeback/photostory/49863211.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017, Irani participated in the dance show ''[[Nach Baliye|Nach Baliye 8]]'' with her husband Mohit Sehgal.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/nach-baliye-8-sanaya-irani-mohit-sehgal-confirm-they-are-part-of-the-dance-show/story-FpgfinMXqdY06Fn1P41j4I.html|title=Nach Baliye 8: Sanaya Irani, Mohit Sehgal confirm they are part of the dance show|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=9 April 2017|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=25 April 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |date=21 June 2017 |title=Nach Baliye 8: Sanaya Irani lashes out at rumours, says she isn't the contracted winner. Watch videos |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nach-baliye-8-sanaya-irani-lashes-out-at-rumours-says-she-is-not-the-contracted-winner-watch-videos-4715045/ |website=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=29 March 2018 |archive-date=30 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330143556/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nach-baliye-8-sanaya-irani-lashes-out-at-rumours-says-she-is-not-the-contracted-winner-watch-videos-4715045/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
===Other appearances=== | ===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. 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]].<ref>{{cite web|url= | 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. In December 2013, Irani made a special guest appearance in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 7)|Bigg Boss 7]]'' in the grand finale along with [[Ashish Sharma]], [[Preetika Rao]] and [[Harshad Arora]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Bigg-Boss-Dont-like-Tanishaa-anymore/articleshow/27672775.cms|title=Bigg Boss: 'Don't like Tanishaa anymore' |date=20 December 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=19 April 2014}}</ref> She also made special appearance in ''[[Beintehaa]]'' in March and June 2014.<ref>{{cite web |date=12 July 2014 |title=Eid Special: Akshay Kumar celebrates with Beintehaa, Balika Vadhu and Rangrasiya cast – View pics! |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/eid-special-akshay-kumar-celebrates-with-beintehaa-balika-vadhu-and-rangrasiya-cast-view-pics/ |website=Bollywoodlife}}</ref> | ||
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Irani | ==Personal life== | ||
[[File:Sanaya Mohit Thoughtrain Entertainment.jpg|thumb|Irani with husband Sehgal]] | |||
Irani met actor [[Mohit Sehgal]] on the sets of ''[[Miley Jab Hum Tum]]'' and they eventually began dating. They announced their relationship on 19 November 2010, the last day of the series shoot.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/We-are-opposites-who-attract-Sanaya-Mohit/articleshow/9589802.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404231812/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-14/tv/29884482_1_opposites-mohit-sehgal-sanaya-irani |url-status=live |archive-date=4 April 2013 |title=We are opposites who attract: Sanaya, Mohit |date=14 August 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=19 April 2014}}</ref> In December 2015, the couple got engaged.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=15 December 2015 |title=See pics: Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal gets engaged |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/see-pics-sanaya-irani-mohit-sehgal-get-engaged-will-tie-the-knot-in-goa-in-january-277352-2015-12-15#close-overlay |website=[[India Today]] |archive-date=6 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406093438/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/see-pics-sanaya-irani-mohit-sehgal-get-engaged-will-tie-the-knot-in-goa-in-january-277352-2015-12-15#close-overlay |url-status=live }}</ref> Irani married Sehgal on 25 January 2016 in a traditional [[Hindu wedding]] ceremony in [[Goa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/sanaya-irani-mohit-sehgal-get-married-in-goa/1/|title=Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal ties the knot in Goa|work=The Indian Express|date=27 January 2016|access-date=28 January 2016|archive-date=21 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421123559/https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/sanaya-irani-mohit-sehgal-get-married-in-goa/1/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== Media image == | == Media image == | ||
''[[Eastern Eye]]'' placed her in their 50 Sexiest Asian Women list in 2012,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/dec/061212-Priyanka-Chopra-named-world-sexiest-Asian-woman.htm|title=Priyanka Chopra named world's sexiest Asian woman|website=archive.mid-day.com|access-date=19 July 2018}}</ref> She was again ranked 10th for the ''[[Eastern Eye]]'' newspaper. In 2014, she was listed in the top 10 best television actresses by ''[[Rediff]]''.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2 July 2014 |date=2 July 2014|title=Check Out Television's Top 10 Actresses Of 2014|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-televisions-top-10-actresses/20140702.htm#8 |website=Rediff}}</ref> In 2015, Sanaya became the only television actress to be listed on the [[People (magazine)]] - India's 40 most beautiful women list.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/photo/sanaya-irani-birthday-unknown-facts-about-sanaya-irani-376089-2015-09-17/4 | title=Things you don't know about birthday girl Sanaya Irani }}</ref> | [[File:Sanaya Irani Ra.One Music Launch.jpg|thumb|right|Irani at the music launch of [[Ra.One]] (2011) along with [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]] and [[Pooja Gaur]], [[Giaa Manek]] and [[Ragini Khanna]]]] | ||
''[[Eastern Eye]]'' placed her in their 50 Sexiest Asian Women list in 2012,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/dec/061212-Priyanka-Chopra-named-world-sexiest-Asian-woman.htm|title=Priyanka Chopra named world's sexiest Asian woman|website=archive.mid-day.com|access-date=19 July 2018|archive-date=16 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916011914/http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/dec/061212-Priyanka-Chopra-named-world-sexiest-Asian-woman.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> She was again ranked 10th for the ''[[Eastern Eye]]'' newspaper. In 2014, she was listed in the top 10 best television actresses by ''[[Rediff]]''.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2 July 2014 |date=2 July 2014|title=Check Out Television's Top 10 Actresses Of 2014|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-televisions-top-10-actresses/20140702.htm#8 |website=Rediff}}</ref> In 2015, Sanaya became the only television actress to be listed on the [[People (magazine)|People]] magazine's - India's 40 most beautiful women list.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/photo/sanaya-irani-birthday-unknown-facts-about-sanaya-irani-376089-2015-09-17/4 | title=Things you don't know about birthday girl Sanaya Irani | access-date=6 April 2023 | archive-date=6 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406151935/https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/photo/sanaya-irani-birthday-unknown-facts-about-sanaya-irani-376089-2015-09-17/4 | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2018, ''[[The Times of India]]'' ranked her 10th in the "Top 10 TV Actress" list.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/top-10-indian-tv-actresses-who-are-more-famous-than-their-bollywood-counterparts/articleshow/62754988.cms|title=Top 10 TV Actress|newspaper=The Times of India|date=2 March 2018|access-date=17 August 2024|archive-date=17 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240817053543/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/top-10-indian-tv-actresses-who-are-more-famous-than-their-bollywood-counterparts/articleshow/62754988.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2014, Irani went on a U.K. tour on behalf of [[Star Plus]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/star-tvs-khushi-to-visit-uk-cities-this-month|title=Star TV's 'Khushi' to visit UK cities this month | BizAsia UK | The UK's only Asian media news site|publisher=Media247.co.uk|access-date=19 April 2014|archive-date=8 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308180458/http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/star-tvs-khushi-to-visit-uk-cities-this-month|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| ''[[Fanaa (film)|Fanaa]]'' | | ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]'' | ||
| Mehbooba | | Mehbooba | ||
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|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/sanaya-irani-aamir-khan-and-kajols-fanaa-wasnt-a-route-to-get-into-bollywood-it-was-a-mistake-1197834/#error=login_required&state=07497f6e-4a29-4046-85de-ea610bd54ecb | title=Sanaya Irani: Aamir Khan and Kajol's Fanaa wasn't a route to get into Bollywood; it was a mistake | date=20 April 2018 }}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/sanaya-irani-aamir-khan-and-kajols-fanaa-wasnt-a-route-to-get-into-bollywood-it-was-a-mistake-1197834/#error=login_required&state=07497f6e-4a29-4046-85de-ea610bd54ecb | title=Sanaya Irani: Aamir Khan and Kajol's Fanaa wasn't a route to get into Bollywood; it was a mistake | date=20 April 2018 | access-date=6 April 2023 | archive-date=6 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406151938/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/sanaya-irani-aamir-khan-and-kajols-fanaa-wasnt-a-route-to-get-into-bollywood-it-was-a-mistake-1197834/#error=login_required&state=07497f6e-4a29-4046-85de-ea610bd54ecb | url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-15 |title=Dum Dum Dumroo : Think Before You Judge |url=https://www.thetalentedindian.com/dum-dum-dumroo-think-before-you-judge/ |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=The Talented Indian |language=en-US}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-15 |title=Dum Dum Dumroo : Think Before You Judge |url=https://www.thetalentedindian.com/dum-dum-dumroo-think-before-you-judge/ |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=The Talented Indian |language=en-US |archive-date=18 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230718080058/https://www.thetalentedindian.com/dum-dum-dumroo-think-before-you-judge/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Shalu|date=2019-09-18|title=Sanaya Irani starrer Ghost will send chills down your spine. Check out first look|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sanaya-irani-vikram-bhatt-horror-movie-ghost-first-look-550411|access-date=2021-08-15|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Shalu|date=2019-09-18|title=Sanaya Irani starrer Ghost will send chills down your spine. Check out first look|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sanaya-irani-vikram-bhatt-horror-movie-ghost-first-look-550411|access-date=2021-08-15|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en|archive-date=15 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815145234/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sanaya-irani-vikram-bhatt-horror-movie-ghost-first-look-550411|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2023 |title=Terribly Tiny Tales launches fourth season of | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2023 |title=Terribly Tiny Tales launches fourth season of 'Butterflies' web series in collaboration with Hershey's India |url=https://www.buzzincontent.com/story/terribly-tiny-tales-launches-fourth-season-of-butterflies-single-web-series-in-collaboration-with-hershey-single-s-india/ |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=www.buzzincontent.com}}</ref> | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web |date=28 February 2020 |title=Drashti Dhami and hubby Neeraj Khemka steal the show at his sister's sangeet; friend Sanaya Irani cheers for them |url=https:// | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web |date=28 February 2020 |title=Drashti Dhami and hubby Neeraj Khemka steal the show at his sister's sangeet; friend Sanaya Irani cheers for them |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/drashti-dhami-and-hubby-neerja-khemka-steal-the-show-at-his-sisters-sangeet-friend-sanaya-irani-cheers-for-them/articleshow/74386713.cms |website=[[Times Of India]] |access-date=22 April 2024 |archive-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250221150000/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/drashti-dhami-and-hubby-neerja-khemka-steal-the-show-at-his-sisters-sangeet-friend-sanaya-irani-cheers-for-them/articleshow/74386713.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/lifestyle/love-relationships/dill-mill-gayye-miley-jab-hum-tum-remix-television-shows-defined-every-90-s-kid-s-teenage-years|title=Dill Mill Gayye, Miley Jab Hum Tum, Remix: Television shows that defined every 90's kid's teenage years|website=Pinkvilla|date=29 January 2018}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/lifestyle/love-relationships/dill-mill-gayye-miley-jab-hum-tum-remix-television-shows-defined-every-90-s-kid-s-teenage-years|title=Dill Mill Gayye, Miley Jab Hum Tum, Remix: Television shows that defined every 90's kid's teenage years|website=Pinkvilla|date=29 January 2018|access-date=29 July 2022|archive-date=2 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702072630/https://www.pinkvilla.com/lifestyle/love-relationships/dill-mill-gayye-miley-jab-hum-tum-remix-television-shows-defined-every-90-s-kid-s-teenage-years|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web |date=26 January 2018 |title=Aww! Sanaya Irani writes heartwarming post about Mohit Sehgal on their second wedding anniversary |url=https://www.indiatoday.in | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web |date=26 January 2018 |title=Aww! Sanaya Irani writes heartwarming post about Mohit Sehgal on their second wedding anniversary |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/aww-sanaya-irani-writes-heartwarming-post-about-mohit-sehgal-on-their-second-wedding-anniversary-1154712-2018-01-26 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=12 July 2025 |archive-date=8 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408081628/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/aww-sanaya-irani-writes-heartwarming-post-about-mohit-sehgal-on-their-second-wedding-anniversary-1154712-2018-01-26 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan]]'' | | ''[[Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan]]'' | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite news|url= | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/I-respect-other-peoples-time-Sanaya-Irani/articleshow/15233858.cms|author=Swasti Chatterjee|title=I respect other people's time: Sanaya Irani|work=The Times of India|agency=TNN|date=28 July 2011|access-date=11 September 2017|archive-date=10 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910225540/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/I-respect-other-peoples-time-Sanaya-Irani/articleshow/15233858.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=Looks promising|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1816311/report-looks-promising|work=Daily News and Analysis| | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=Looks promising|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1816311/report-looks-promising|work=Daily News and Analysis|access-date=7 April 2013|author=Chaya Unnikrishnan|location=Mumbai|date=28 March 2013|archive-date=4 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404233037/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1816311/report-looks-promising|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki]]'' | | ''[[Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki]]'' | ||
| Contestant | | Contestant | ||
|Episodes | |Episodes 1–6 | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/i-was-confused-about-my-character-in-rangrasiya-sanaya-irani/|title=I was confused about my character in 'Rangrasiya': Sanaya Irani|date=2013-12-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-09-10}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/i-was-confused-about-my-character-in-rangrasiya-sanaya-irani/|title=I was confused about my character in 'Rangrasiya': Sanaya Irani|date=2013-12-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-09-10|archive-date=5 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605064839/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/i-was-confused-about-my-character-in-rangrasiya-sanaya-irani/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| '' | | ''Box Cricket League 2'' | ||
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|Team: Mumbai Tigers | |Team: Mumbai Tigers | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite news|url= | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/200-Actors-10-Teams-and-1-Winner-Let-The-Game-Begin/articleshow/50219718.cms|title=200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin|work=The Times of India|date=18 December 2015|access-date=4 March 2016|archive-date=24 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224202348/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/200-Actors-10-Teams-and-1-Winner-Let-The-Game-Begin/articleshow/50219718.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 6)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6]]'' | | ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 6)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6]]'' | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web |date=21 September 2013 |title=Sanaya to compete with best friend Drashti in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web |date=21 September 2013 |title=Sanaya to compete with best friend Drashti in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanaya-Irani-Drashti-Dhami-Jhalak-Dikhhla-Jaa-6-Madhubala-Ek-Ishq-Ek-Junoon-Chhanchhan-Do-Dil-Ek-Jaan/articleshow/22853411.cms |website=[[Times Of India]] |access-date=22 April 2024 |archive-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250221145914/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanaya-Irani-Drashti-Dhami-Jhalak-Dikhhla-Jaa-6-Madhubala-Ek-Ishq-Ek-Junoon-Chhanchhan-Do-Dil-Ek-Jaan/articleshow/22853411.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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| [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 7)|Bigg Boss 7]] | | [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 7)|Bigg Boss 7]] | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.panasiabiz.com/1767/actress-model-gauhar-khan-declared-winner-bigg-boss-7/ | title=Actress and Model Gauhar Khan declared winner of 'Bigg Boss' | date=29 December 2013 }}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.panasiabiz.com/1767/actress-model-gauhar-khan-declared-winner-bigg-boss-7/ | title=Actress and Model Gauhar Khan declared winner of 'Bigg Boss' | date=29 December 2013 | access-date=6 April 2023 | archive-date=6 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406151936/https://www.panasiabiz.com/1767/actress-model-gauhar-khan-declared-winner-bigg-boss-7/ | url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 7)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7]] | |[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 7)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7]] | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-7-best-buddies-sanaya-irani-and-drashti-dhami-pose-for-a-selfie-view-pic-354368/ | title=Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7: Best buddies Sanaya Irani and Drashti Dhami pose for a selfie - view pic! | date=3 June 2014 }}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-7-best-buddies-sanaya-irani-and-drashti-dhami-pose-for-a-selfie-view-pic-354368/ | title=Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7: Best buddies Sanaya Irani and Drashti Dhami pose for a selfie - view pic! | date=3 June 2014 | access-date=6 April 2023 | archive-date=6 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406151936/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-7-best-buddies-sanaya-irani-and-drashti-dhami-pose-for-a-selfie-view-pic-354368/ | url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Kitchen Champion|Kitchen Champion 5]]'' | | ''[[Kitchen Champion|Kitchen Champion 5]]'' | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sanaya-irani-mohit-shegal-shakti-arora-and-neha-saxena-shoot-for-kitchen-champion/articleshow/68477765.cms|title=Sanaya Irani, Mohit Shegal, Shakti Arora and Neha Saxena shoot for Kitchen Champion|work=TOI|date=19 March 2019 |access-date=20 March 2019}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sanaya-irani-mohit-shegal-shakti-arora-and-neha-saxena-shoot-for-kitchen-champion/articleshow/68477765.cms|title=Sanaya Irani, Mohit Shegal, Shakti Arora and Neha Saxena shoot for Kitchen Champion|work=TOI|date=19 March 2019|access-date=20 March 2019|archive-date=4 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304135410/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sanaya-irani-mohit-shegal-shakti-arora-and-neha-saxena-shoot-for-kitchen-champion/articleshow/68477765.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra]]'' | | ''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra]]'' | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.abplive.in/television/khatra-khatra-khatra-iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-actress-sanaya-irani-back-on-tv-with-bharti-singh-harsh-limbachiyaas-colors-show-see-pics-1024025|title=PICS: 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon' actress Sanaya Irani To Be Back On TV Soon; Shoots For A Colors show!|date=2 July 2019|website=www.abplive.in}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.abplive.in/television/khatra-khatra-khatra-iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-actress-sanaya-irani-back-on-tv-with-bharti-singh-harsh-limbachiyaas-colors-show-see-pics-1024025|title=PICS: 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon' actress Sanaya Irani To Be Back On TV Soon; Shoots For A Colors show!|date=2 July 2019|website=www.abplive.in|access-date=31 July 2019|archive-date=2 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702234428/https://www.abplive.in/television/khatra-khatra-khatra-iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-actress-sanaya-irani-back-on-tv-with-bharti-singh-harsh-limbachiyaas-colors-show-see-pics-1024025|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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|[[Nach Baliye|Nach Baliye 9]] | |[[Nach Baliye|Nach Baliye 9]] | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.inkl.com/news/nach-baliye-9-sanaya-irani-mohit-sehgal-to-perform-as-a-couple-in-special-dance-dhamaka-episode-today-watch | title=Nach Baliye 9: Sanaya Irani, Mohit Sehgal to perform as a couple in special Dance Dhamaka episode today. Watch }}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.inkl.com/news/nach-baliye-9-sanaya-irani-mohit-sehgal-to-perform-as-a-couple-in-special-dance-dhamaka-episode-today-watch | title=Nach Baliye 9: Sanaya Irani, Mohit Sehgal to perform as a couple in special Dance Dhamaka episode today. Watch | date=13 July 2019 | access-date=6 April 2023 | archive-date=6 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406151936/https://www.inkl.com/news/nach-baliye-9-sanaya-irani-mohit-sehgal-to-perform-as-a-couple-in-special-dance-dhamaka-episode-today-watch | url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/ott-services/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-culminates-on-hotstar-after-8-episodes-151216|title='Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon' culminates on Hotstar after 8 episodes|date=16 December 2015|work=[[Indian Television]]|access-date=11 September 2017}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/ott-services/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-culminates-on-hotstar-after-8-episodes-151216|title='Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon' culminates on Hotstar after 8 episodes|date=16 December 2015|work=[[Indian Television]]|access-date=11 September 2017|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226152531/https://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/ott-services/iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon-culminates-on-hotstar-after-8-episodes-151216|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Drashti Dhami and Sanaya Irani urge their fans to watch their web show, I Don't Watch TV {{!}} Indo American News |url=https://www.indoamerican-news.com/drashti-dhami-and-sanaya-irani-urge-their-fans-to-watch-their-web-show-i-dont-watch-tv/ |access-date=2021-10-23 |website=Indoamerican-news.com}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Drashti Dhami and Sanaya Irani urge their fans to watch their web show, I Don't Watch TV {{!}} Indo American News |url=https://www.indoamerican-news.com/drashti-dhami-and-sanaya-irani-urge-their-fans-to-watch-their-web-show-i-dont-watch-tv/ |access-date=2021-10-23 |website=Indoamerican-news.com |archive-date=23 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023095812/https://www.indoamerican-news.com/drashti-dhami-and-sanaya-irani-urge-their-fans-to-watch-their-web-show-i-dont-watch-tv/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-09|title=Vodka Shots: Sanaya Irani as Keya Sharma narrates a story of us millennials|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/vodka-shots-teaser-out-sanaya-irani-as-keya-sharma-story-of-millennials-lifetv-1130523-2018-01-09|access-date=2021-10-29|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> | |style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-09|title=Vodka Shots: Sanaya Irani as Keya Sharma narrates a story of us millennials|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/vodka-shots-teaser-out-sanaya-irani-as-keya-sharma-story-of-millennials-lifetv-1130523-2018-01-09|access-date=2021-10-29|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=1 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901091735/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/vodka-shots-teaser-out-sanaya-irani-as-keya-sharma-story-of-millennials-lifetv-1130523-2018-01-09|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |title='Cyber Vaar' Trailer Video: Mohit Malik and Sanaya Irani starrer 'Cyber Vaar' Official Trailer Video |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/web-series/mx-play/hindi/cyber-vaar-trailer-video-mohit-malik-and-sanaya-irani-starrer-cyber-vaar-official-trailer-video/videoshow/92052910.cms |access-date=2022-06-15 |newspaper=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> | |style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |title='Cyber Vaar' Trailer Video: Mohit Malik and Sanaya Irani starrer 'Cyber Vaar' Official Trailer Video |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/web-series/mx-play/hindi/cyber-vaar-trailer-video-mohit-malik-and-sanaya-irani-starrer-cyber-vaar-official-trailer-video/videoshow/92052910.cms |access-date=2022-06-15 |newspaper=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407194656/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/web-series/mx-play/hindi/cyber-vaar-trailer-video-mohit-malik-and-sanaya-irani-starrer-cyber-vaar-official-trailer-video/videoshow/92052910.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|Tumko Dekha To Yeh(remix) | |Tumko Dekha To Yeh(remix) | ||
|[[Jagjit Singh]] | |[[Jagjit Singh]] | ||
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/celebrities/biography/sanaya-irani/10957 | title=Sanaya Irani Biography – BollywoodMDB }}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/celebrities/biography/sanaya-irani/10957 | title=Sanaya Irani Biography – BollywoodMDB | access-date=6 April 2023 | archive-date=6 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406151936/https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/celebrities/biography/sanaya-irani/10957 | url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|Kulli Wichon Ni Yaar Labh Lai | |Kulli Wichon Ni Yaar Labh Lai | ||
|Joshilay | |Joshilay | ||
|Punjabi song (Saregama Punjabi- | |Punjabi song (Saregama Punjabi-YouTube) | ||
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|''Main Jaandiyaan'' | |''Main Jaandiyaan'' | ||
|[[Neha Bhasin]], Piyush Mehroliyaa | |[[Neha Bhasin]], Piyush Mehroliyaa | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-22 |title=Neha Bhasin's song, backpacking inspo on this week's Brunch WTF |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/neha-bhasin-s-song-backpacking-inspo-on-this-week-s-brunch-wtf/story-N8ZRpV1liPlSOKIpnxGDXO.html |access-date=2021-09-19 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-22 |title=Neha Bhasin's song, backpacking inspo on this week's Brunch WTF |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/neha-bhasin-s-song-backpacking-inspo-on-this-week-s-brunch-wtf/story-N8ZRpV1liPlSOKIpnxGDXO.html |access-date=2021-09-19 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=14 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014094743/https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/neha-bhasin-s-song-backpacking-inspo-on-this-week-s-brunch-wtf/story-N8ZRpV1liPlSOKIpnxGDXO.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|''Intezaar'' | |''Intezaar'' | ||
|[[Asees Kaur]], [[Arijit Singh]] | |[[Asees Kaur]], [[Arijit Singh]] | ||
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Song 'Intezaar' Sung By Arijit Singh, Asees Kaur {{!}} Hindi Video Songs | |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Song 'Intezaar' Sung By Arijit Singh, Asees Kaur {{!}} Hindi Video Songs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/latest-hindi-song-intezaar-sung-by-arijit-singh-asees-kaur/videoshow/72019297.cms |access-date=2022-02-06 |newspaper=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928114402/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/latest-hindi-song-intezaar-sung-by-arijit-singh-asees-kaur/videoshow/72019297.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|''Dholna'' | |''Dholna'' | ||
|Deedar Kaur | |Deedar Kaur | ||
|<ref>{{Citation |title=Dholna sung by Deedar Kaur featuring Sanaya Irani and Parth Samthaan - Times Music |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKqA-1mTvkc |language=en |access-date=2022-07-26}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Citation |title=Dholna sung by Deedar Kaur featuring Sanaya Irani and Parth Samthaan - Times Music |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKqA-1mTvkc |language=en |access-date=2022-07-26 |archive-date=26 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220726113842/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKqA-1mTvkc |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|Face of the year | |Face of the year | ||
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|{{nom}} | |{{nom}} | ||
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/The-12th-Indian-Television-Academy-Awards-2012/articleshow/17100879.cms|title=The 12th Indian Television Academy Awards 2012 - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-25}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/The-12th-Indian-Television-Academy-Awards-2012/articleshow/17100879.cms|title=The 12th Indian Television Academy Awards 2012 - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-25|archive-date=23 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923031809/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/The-12th-Indian-Television-Academy-Awards-2012/articleshow/17100879.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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|{{nom}} | |{{nom}} | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2013/2013-boroplus-gold-awards-2013-winners-list-115204.html|title=Photos: 2013 Boroplus Gold Awards Winners List!|first=Girija|last=Narayan|date=July 22, 2013|website=Filmibeat}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2013/2013-boroplus-gold-awards-2013-winners-list-115204.html|title=Photos: 2013 Boroplus Gold Awards Winners List!|first=Girija|last=Narayan|date=July 22, 2013|website=Filmibeat|access-date=29 July 2022|archive-date=30 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730034705/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/television/news/2013/2013-boroplus-gold-awards-2013-winners-list-115204.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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|[[Chhanchhan]] | |''[[Chhanchhan]]'' | ||
|{{won}} | |{{won}} | ||
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nettv4u.com/about/Hindi/awards/zee-gold-awards-2013 | title=Hindi Awards Zee Gold Awards 2013 }}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nettv4u.com/about/Hindi/awards/zee-gold-awards-2013 | title=Hindi Awards Zee Gold Awards 2013 | access-date=6 April 2023 | archive-date=6 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406151940/https://nettv4u.com/about/Hindi/awards/zee-gold-awards-2013 | url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/14th-indian-television-awards-full-winners-list-harshad-arora-anil-kapoor-ashish-sharma-win-trophies-410646/|title=14th Indian Television Awards Full winners' list: Harshad Arora, Anil Kapoor, Ashish Sharma win trophies|date=2 November 2014 |language=en-EN}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/14th-indian-television-awards-full-winners-list-harshad-arora-anil-kapoor-ashish-sharma-win-trophies-410646/|title=14th Indian Television Awards Full winners' list: Harshad Arora, Anil Kapoor, Ashish Sharma win trophies|date=2 November 2014|language=en-EN|access-date=29 July 2022|archive-date=26 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926084455/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/14th-indian-television-awards-full-winners-list-harshad-arora-anil-kapoor-ashish-sharma-win-trophies-410646/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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|{{nom}} | |{{nom}} | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2014/zee-gold-awards-2014-list-of-winners-list-jodha-akbar-beintehaa-diya-baati-140309.html|title=Zee Gold Awards 2014 Complete List Of Winners|first=Girija|last=Narayan|date=May 20, 2014|website=Filmibeat}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2014/zee-gold-awards-2014-list-of-winners-list-jodha-akbar-beintehaa-diya-baati-140309.html|title=Zee Gold Awards 2014 Complete List Of Winners|first=Girija|last=Narayan|date=May 20, 2014|website=Filmibeat|access-date=29 July 2022|archive-date=7 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007093126/https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2014/zee-gold-awards-2014-list-of-winners-list-jodha-akbar-beintehaa-diya-baati-140309.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:34, 18 March 2026
Sanaya Irani | |
|---|---|
 Irani in 2016 | |
| Born | 17 September 1983 Mumbai, India |
| Alma mater | The Lawrence School, Lovedale Sydenham College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse(s) | ( m. 2016) |
Sanaya Irani (hns; born 17 September 1983[1][2]) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. Considered as one of the leading and popular television actress in India,[3][4][5] Irani is a recipient of one ITA Award, one Indian Telly Award and three Gold Awards.
Irani made her acting debut with the Hindi film Fanaa (2006) and television debut with Left Right Left (2007). Irani is best known for her portrayal of Gunjan Bhushan Shergill in Miley Jab Hum Tum, Khushi Gupta Raizada in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? and Parvati Chauhan Ranawat in Rangrasiya. In 2015, she participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and emerged as the first runner up. She later participated in Nach Baliye in 2017 with her husband Mohit Sehgal and finished as second runner ups.[6][7]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Irani was born on 17 September 1983 in Mumbai to an Irani (Zoroastrian) family.[8] Irani spent seven years studying in The Lawrence School, Lovedale in Ooty.[9] She graduated from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai and was pursuing an MBA degree before becoming a model.[10]
Career[edit | edit source]
Modelling career and film debut (2005-2007)[edit | edit source]
Irani's first modelling portfolio was done by photographer-turned actor Boman Irani.[1] Irani made her acting debut in the Yash Raj Film Fanaa (2006) as Mehbooba.[9] The actress spent the year doing TV advertisements with Bollywood stars like Shahrukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor and others before entering television.[9] She made her debut with Jagjit Singh's Tumko Dekha.[1] At the beginning of her career, Irani wasn't fluent in Hindi and spoke of her struggles with the language on several occasions.[9]
Television debut and breakthrough (2007-2010)[edit | edit source]
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.[1] 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.[11] Irani briefly hosted the second season of Zara Nachke Dikha on STAR Plus with boyfriend Mohit Sehgal (2010).[12] She was also seen as a panel member in Meethi Chorii No. 1 opposite Ragini Khanna (2010).
Established actress (2011-2014)[edit | edit source]
She portrayed the bubbly and loving Khushi Kumari Gupta, the female protagonist of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? (2011–2012) opposite Barun Sobti.[13][14] 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.[15]
In early 2013, Irani hosted Zee TV's Valentine's Day special Ishq Wala Love opposite Karan Grover.[16] She later appeared as a contestant in Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki (2013),[17] hosted by Ram Kapoor.
She played the role of a vivacious and modern girl in Chhanchhan (2013).[18] The show was loosely based on the Hindi movie Khubsoorat.[19] 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.[20] It ended in September.[21]
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and further success (2015-present)[edit | edit source]
Irani also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 in 2015 which aired on Colors.[22] 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.[23] In 2017, Irani participated in the dance show Nach Baliye 8 with her husband Mohit Sehgal.[24] 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.[25]
Other appearances[edit | edit source]
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. 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.[26] She also made special appearance in Beintehaa in March and June 2014.[27]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Irani met actor Mohit Sehgal on the sets of Miley Jab Hum Tum and they eventually began dating. They announced their relationship on 19 November 2010, the last day of the series shoot.[28] In December 2015, the couple got engaged.[29] Irani married Sehgal on 25 January 2016 in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony in Goa.[30]
Media image[edit | edit source]
Eastern Eye placed her in their 50 Sexiest Asian Women list in 2012,[31] She was again ranked 10th for the Eastern Eye newspaper. In 2014, she was listed in the top 10 best television actresses by Rediff.[32] In 2015, Sanaya became the only television actress to be listed on the People magazine's - India's 40 most beautiful women list.[33] In 2018, The Times of India ranked her 10th in the "Top 10 TV Actress" list.[34] In 2014, Irani went on a U.K. tour on behalf of Star Plus.[35]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Fanaa | Mehbooba | [36] | |
| 2018 | Pihu | Pihu | Short film | [37] |
| Dum Dum Dumroo | Dr. Sneha | [38] | ||
| 2019 | Ghost | Simran Singh | [39] | |
| 2020 | Ved and Arya | Arya | Short film | [40] |
| 2023 | Butterflies Season 4 | Safa | Short film (episode 5) | [41] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Left Right Left | Cadet Sameera Shroff | [9] | |
| Kasamh Se | Geet | [42] | ||
| 2008 | Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi | Sanaya | ||
| Kaho Na Yaar Hai | Contestant | [1] | ||
| 2008–2010 | Miley Jab Hum Tum | Gunjan Bhushan | [43] | |
| 2010 | Zara Nachke Dikha 2 | Host | [44] | |
| Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan | Contestant | [1] | ||
| Meethi Choori No 1 | [1] | |||
| 2011–2012 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Khushi Kumari Gupta Raizada | [45] | |
| 2013 | Ishq Wala Love | Host | [46] | |
| Chhanchhan | Chhanchhan Sarabhai Borisagar | [47] | ||
| Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki | Contestant | Episodes 1–6 | ||
| 2013–2014 | Rangrasiya | Parvati Chauhan Ranawat/ Myrah Mehra | [48] | |
| 2015 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 | Contestant | 1st runner-up | |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | Team: Mumbai Tigers | [49] |
| 2017 | Nach Baliye 8 | 2nd runner-up |
Special appearances[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Masterchef - Kitchen Ke Superstars | Herself | |
| Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | [50] | ||
| Bigg Boss 7 | [51] | ||
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 | [52] | |
| 2015 | Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi | [1] | |
| 2018 | India's Next Superstars | [53] | |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion 5 | [54] | |
| Khatra Khatra Khatra | [55] | ||
| Nach Baliye 9 | [56] |
Web series[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Jashn | Khushi Kumari Gupta | [57] | |
| 2016 | I Don't Watch TV | Herself | [58] | |
| 2018 | Vodka Shots | Keya Sharma | [59] | |
| Zindabaad | Sara Sayed | Mini-series | ||
| 2022 | Cyber Vaar – Har Screen Crime Scene | Ananya Saini | [60] |
Music videos[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Mere Naseeb Mein Tu Hai | [61] | |
| 2006 | Tumko Dekha To Yeh(remix) | Jagjit Singh | [62] |
| 2012 | Kulli Wichon Ni Yaar Labh Lai | Joshilay | Punjabi song (Saregama Punjabi-YouTube) |
| 2018 | Main Jaandiyaan | Neha Bhasin, Piyush Mehroliyaa | [63] |
| 2019 | Intezaar | Asees Kaur, Arijit Singh | [64] |
| 2022 | Dholna | Deedar Kaur | [65] |
Accolades[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Gr8! Performer Of The Year - Female | Miley Jab Hum Tum | Won | |
| 2012 | Gold Awards | Face of the year | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Won | |
| Best Onscreen Jodi (with Barun Sobti) | Won | ||||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | Nominated | [66] | ||
| People's Choice Awards India | Favorite Onscreen Couple | Won | |||
| Indian Telly Awards | Best Onscreen Couple (with Barun Sobti) | Won | |||
| 2013 | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated | |||
| Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated | [67] | ||
| Face of the Year | Chhanchhan | Won | [68] | ||
| 2014 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Rangrasiya | Nominated | [69] |
| Asian Viewers Television Awards | Female Actor Of The Year | Won | [70] | ||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | Nominated | [71] | ||
| Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated | [72] | ||
| 2015 | Asian Viewers Television Awards | Female Actor Of The Year | Nominated | [73] |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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