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{{short description|Indian model and film actress}}
{{short description|Indian model and film actress}}
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| name              = Sanjjanaa Galrani
| name              = Sanjjanaa Galrani
| image              = Sanjjannaa.jpg
| image              = Sanjjanna Galrani at a Celebrity Cricket League match.jpg
| caption            = Sanjjanaa Galrani at [[Filmfare awards]]
| caption            = Galrani in 2012
| birth_name        = Archana Galrani
| birth_name        = Archana Galrani
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| nationality        = Indian
| nationality        = [[India]]n
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| other_names        = Sanjana, Archana, Mahira
| occupation        = {{ubl|Actress|model}}
| occupation        = {{ubl|Actress|model}}
| yearsactive        = 2005–present
| yearsactive        = 2005–present
| relatives          = [[Nikki Galrani]] (sister)
| relatives          = [[Nikki Galrani]] (sister)
| spouse            = Azeez Pasha <ref name="newsable.asianetnews.com">{{cite web |title=Sandalwood actress Sanjjanaa converted to Islam, changed name to Mahira|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/sandalwood-actress-sanjjanaa-converted-to-islam-changed-name-to-mahira-cdr-qgv2re |accessdate=25 September 2020}}</ref>
| partner            =  Dr. Azeez Pasha    2018)
| spouse            = Azeez Pasha  
}}
}}
'''Sanjjanaa Galrani''' (now known as '''Mahira''') is an [[India]]n model and actress who made her film debut in the Tamil movie ''[[Oru Kadhal Seiveer]]'' (2006), and soon known for her controversial role in the Kannada film ''[[Ganda Hendathi]]'' (2006). Her supporting role in the 2008 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Bujjigadu]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-08-21/news-interviews/27949572_1_sanjana-kannada-film-samardhudu | work=The Times Of India | title=Sanjana hopes to make a mark – The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-28/news-interviews/27781673_1_sanjana-kannada-film-satyameva-jayathe | work=The Times Of India | title=Sanjana on a roll – The Times of India}}</ref> In 2017, she played Chandri in the Kannada crime drama ''[[2 (film)|Dandupalya 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/hot-happening-sanjjjanaa-chandrika-dandupalya-2-photos-682134|title=Hot Sanjjjanaa turns cold-blooded murderer in 'Dandupalya 2' [PHOTOS]|first=Prakash|last=Upadhyaya|date=10 June 2016|website=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/sanjana-galrani-nude-footage-from-dandupalya-2-leaked-stirs-yet-another-controversy-4757809/|title=Sanjana Galrani’s nude footage from Dandupalya 2 leaked, stirs yet another controversy|date=19 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/kannada-actor-sanjjanaa-galrani-s-nude-video-from-dandupalya-2-leaked/story-bwEngUrtG0eg5Sb5TgmAbM.html|title=Kannada actor Sanjjanaa Galrani’s nude video from Dandupalya 2 leaked|date=19 July 2017|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
'''Sanjjanaa Galrani''' (know known as '''Mahira''') is an film actress & a philanthropist and who made her film debut in the Telugu movie [[Soggadu (2005 film)|Soggadu]] (2005). She is known for her controversial role in the Kannada film ''[[Ganda Hendathi]]'' (2006). She played a supporting role in the 2008 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Bujjigadu]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-08-21/news-interviews/27949572_1_sanjana-kannada-film-samardhudu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016080145/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-08-21/news-interviews/27949572_1_sanjana-kannada-film-samardhudu |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-10-16 |work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Sanjana hopes to make a mark}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-28/news-interviews/27781673_1_sanjana-kannada-film-satyameva-jayathe | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016080142/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-28/news-interviews/27781673_1_sanjana-kannada-film-satyameva-jayathe | url-status=dead | archive-date=2013-10-16 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Sanjana on a roll}}</ref> In 2017, she played Chandri in the Kannada crime drama ''[[2 (film)|Dandupalya 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/hot-happening-sanjjjanaa-chandrika-dandupalya-2-photos-682134|title=Hot Sanjjjanaa turns cold-blooded murderer in 'Dandupalya 2' [PHOTOS]|first=Prakash|last=Upadhyaya|date=10 June 2016|website=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=21 September 2020|archive-date=20 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320102638/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/hot-happening-sanjjjanaa-chandrika-dandupalya-2-photos-682134|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Early years and personal life==
==Early years and personal life==
Brought up in [[Bangalore]], Sanjjanaa is of [[Sindhi people|Sindhi]] origin.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/sanjjanaa-dancing-her-way-mollywood-627|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130062348/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/sanjjanaa-dancing-her-way-mollywood-627|url-status=dead|title=Sanjjanaa dancing her way into Mollywood|archivedate=30 January 2012}}</ref> When she was doing her [[Pre-University course|PUC]], she received her first modelling offer. She continued her studies while working as a part-time model.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2008/sanjana-bujjigaddu-interview-020108.html|title=Sanjana Interview|work=www.filmibeat.com|accessdate=10 March 2016}}</ref> She appeared in over 60 television advertisements,<ref name="autogenerated2" /> the most notable being a [[Titan Company|Fastrack]] advertisement with [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]].<ref name="autogenerated1" />  
Brought up in [[Bangalore]], Sanjjanaa is of Hindu [[Sindhi people|Sindhi]] origin.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/sanjjanaa-dancing-her-way-mollywood-627|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130062348/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/sanjjanaa-dancing-her-way-mollywood-627|url-status=dead|title=Sanjjanaa dancing her way into Mollywood|archive-date=30 January 2012}}</ref> When she was doing her [[Pre-University course|PUC]], she received her first modelling offer. She continued her studies while working as a part-time model.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2008/sanjana-bujjigaddu-interview-020108.html|title=Sanjana Interview|work=www.filmibeat.com|access-date=10 March 2016|archive-date=16 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016061038/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2008/sanjana-bujjigaddu-interview-020108.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She appeared in over 60 television advertisements,<ref name="autogenerated2" /> the most notable being a [[Titan Company|Fastrack]] advertisement with [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]].<ref name="autogenerated1" />  
She has a sister, [[Nikki Galrani]], who is also an actress.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/nikki-galrani-sister-sanjana-galrani-says-she-was-not-fully-nude-while-shooting-for-the-scene-in-dandupalyam-2-tamil-news-190755|title=Nikki Galrani sister Sanjana Galrani says she was not fully nude while shooting for the scene in Dandupalyam 2 – Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz|work=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/kannada-actress-sanjjanaa-galrani-questioned-as-drugs-probe-widens-2292119|title=Kannada Actress Sanjjanaa Galrani Arrested As Drugs Probe Widens|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
She has a sister, [[Nikki Galrani]], who is also an actress.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/nikki-galrani-sister-sanjana-galrani-says-she-was-not-fully-nude-while-shooting-for-the-scene-in-dandupalyam-2-tamil-news-190755|title=Nikki Galrani sister Sanjana Galrani says she was not fully nude while shooting for the scene in Dandupalyam 2 – Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz|work=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2017-08-02|archive-date=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802205430/http://www.indiaglitz.com/nikki-galrani-sister-sanjana-galrani-says-she-was-not-fully-nude-while-shooting-for-the-scene-in-dandupalyam-2-tamil-news-190755|url-status=live}}</ref> She is currently in a relationship with Dr. Azeez Pasha, a cardiovascular surgeon.
 
She married Azeez Pasha and converted to [[Islam]] in October 2018. She changed her name to Mahira after her marriage which took place in October 2018.<ref name="newsable.asianetnews.com">{{cite web |title=Sandalwood actress Sanjjanaa converted to Islam, changed name to Mahira|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/sandalwood-actress-sanjjanaa-converted-to-islam-changed-name-to-mahira-cdr-qgv2re |accessdate=25 September 2020}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Debut (2005)===
===Debut (2005)===


After appearing in advertisements and as child artist in roles in the films ''Soggadu'' and ''Panduranga Vittala'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sanjjanaa-reunites-with-Sogadu-director/articleshow/40179641.cms|title=Sanjjanaa reunites with Sogadu director|work=The Times of India|accessdate=10 March 2016}}</ref> she got her first starring role in ''[[Ganda Hendathi]]''.<ref name="autogenerated2" />
After appearing in advertisements and as child artist in roles in the films ''Soggadu'' and ''Panduranga Vittala'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sanjjanaa-reunites-with-Sogadu-director/articleshow/40179641.cms|title=Sanjjanaa reunites with Sogadu director|work=The Times of India|access-date=10 March 2016|archive-date=30 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030183721/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sanjjanaa-reunites-with-Sogadu-director/articleshow/40179641.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> she got her first starring role in ''[[Ganda Hendathi]]''.<ref name="autogenerated2" />


Her first release, however, was the Tamil documentary feature film, ''Oru Kadhal Seiveer''. S R Ashok Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted that Sanjjanaa, then credited under her birth name, was "very beautiful but has to work on her acting".<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/sordid-affair-oru-kadhal-seiveer/article3217471.ece | work=The Hindu | title=Sordid affair – Oru Kadhal Seiveer | date=2006-03-10}}</ref>
Her first release, however, was the Tamil documentary feature film, ''Oru Kadhal Seiveer''. S R Ashok Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted that Sanjjanaa, then credited under her birth name, was "very beautiful but has to work on her acting".<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/sordid-affair-oru-kadhal-seiveer/article3217471.ece | work=The Hindu | title=Sordid affair – Oru Kadhal Seiveer | date=2006-03-10 | access-date=25 July 2018 | archive-date=21 December 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221152158/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/sordid-affair-oru-kadhal-seiveer/article3217471.ece | url-status=live }}</ref>


''[[Ganda Hendathi]]'', a Kannada remake of the Hindi film ''[[Murder (2004 film)|Murder]]'' (2004), itself an adaptation of the Hollywood film ''[[Unfaithful (2002 film)|Unfaithful]]'' (2002).<ref name="autogenerated3">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ganda-hendathi-review-kannada-14260805.html|title=Review : Ganda Hendathi|work=Sify|accessdate=10 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2815/kannada/ganda-hendathi/698/review.htm|title=Ganda Hendathi Review|date=1 February 2006|work=nowrunning|accessdate=10 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/8137.html|title=Ganda Hendathi review. Ganda Hendathi Kannada movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com|work=IndiaGlitz|accessdate=10 March 2016}}</ref> The film was released in Telugu as ''Mogudu Pellam O Boy Friend''. A reviewer from nowrunning.com criticised her performance in emotional sequences,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2815/kannada/ganda-hendathi/698/review.htm|title=Ganda Hendathi Review &#124; Ganda Hendathi Kannada Movie Review by RGV|website=NOWRUNNING}}</ref> while [[Sify]] wrote, "Sanjjanaa has made a decent debut and she is extremely daring and does justice to her role".<ref name="autogenerated3" />
''[[Ganda Hendathi]]'', a Kannada remake of the Hindi film ''[[Murder (2004 film)|Murder]]'' (2004), itself an adaptation of the Hollywood film ''[[Unfaithful (2002 film)|Unfaithful]]'' (2002).<ref name="autogenerated3">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ganda-hendathi-review-kannada-14260805.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150916043718/http://www.sify.com/movies/ganda-hendathi-review-kannada-14260805.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 September 2015|title=Review : Ganda Hendathi|work=Sify|access-date=10 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2815/kannada/ganda-hendathi/698/review.htm|title=Ganda Hendathi Review|date=1 February 2006|work=nowrunning|access-date=10 March 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042342/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2815/kannada/ganda-hendathi/698/review.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/8137.html|title=Ganda Hendathi review. Ganda Hendathi Kannada movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com|work=IndiaGlitz|access-date=10 March 2016|archive-date=16 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316092820/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/review/8137.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was released in Telugu as ''Mogudu Pellam O Boy Friend''. A reviewer from nowrunning.com criticised her performance in emotional sequences,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2815/kannada/ganda-hendathi/698/review.htm|title=Ganda Hendathi Review &#124; Ganda Hendathi Kannada Movie Review by RGV|website=NOWRUNNING|access-date=13 July 2016|archive-date=9 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109225709/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2815/kannada/ganda-hendathi/698/review.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> while [[Sify]] wrote, "Sanjjanaa has made a decent debut and she is extremely daring and does justice to her role".<ref name="autogenerated3" />


In 2008, she made her official Telugu film debut in [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s ''[[Bujjigadu]]'', in which she played the role of Kangana alongside [[Prabhas Raju Uppalapati|Prabhas]] and [[Trisha Krishnan]]. Although this was a supporting role, it gained her considerable attention and popularity.<ref name="autogenerated1" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2008/sanjana-auto-ride-200808.html|title=Sanjana loves auto ride|work=www.filmibeat.com|accessdate=10 March 2016}}</ref> In 2010, she was seen in the Telugu film ''[[Police Police]]'', which was followed by a [[cameo role]] in ''[[Huduga Hudugi]]''. Her final release of that year was ''[[Mylari]]'' with Shivrajkumar, in which she played a journalist and was featured in a special song opposite [[Shivrajkumar]]. The film's success gained her offers in Kannada cinema. She won the Bangalore Times Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Female in 2012 for ''[[I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona]]''.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-21/news-interviews/32336976_1_ramya-video-clear-winner/2 | work=The Times Of India | title=The Times of India: Latest News India, World & Business News, Cricket & Sports, Bollywood}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/awards/times-regional-film-awards/times-regional-film-awards-2011/bangalore-times-film-awards-2011/Best-Actress-in-Negative-Role--Sanjjanaa/articleshow/14294546.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Sanjjanaa took home the Best Actor in a Negative Role Female award}}</ref>
In 2008, she made her official Telugu film debut in [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s ''[[Bujjigadu]]'', in which she played the role of Kangana alongside [[Prabhas Raju Uppalapati|Prabhas]] and [[Trisha Krishnan]]. Although this was a supporting role, it gained her considerable attention and popularity.<ref name="autogenerated1" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2008/sanjana-auto-ride-200808.html|title=Sanjana loves auto ride|work=www.filmibeat.com|access-date=10 March 2016|archive-date=23 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723122337/https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Montserrat:200,300,400,600,700&display=swap|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2010, she was seen in the Telugu film ''[[Police Police]]'', which was followed by a [[cameo role]] in ''[[Huduga Hudugi]]''. Her final release of that year was ''[[Mylari]]'' with Shivrajkumar, in which she played a journalist and was featured in a special song opposite [[Shivrajkumar]]. The film's success gained her offers in Kannada cinema. She won the Bangalore Times Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Female in 2012 for ''[[I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona]]''.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-21/news-interviews/32336976_1_ramya-video-clear-winner/2 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214140021/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-21/news-interviews/32336976_1_ramya-video-clear-winner/2 | url-status=dead | archive-date=2013-12-14 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=The Times of India: Latest News India, World & Business News, Cricket & Sports, Bollywood}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/awards/times-regional-film-awards/times-regional-film-awards-2011/bangalore-times-film-awards-2011/Best-Actress-in-Negative-Role--Sanjjanaa/articleshow/14294546.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Sanjjanaa took home the Best Actor in a Negative Role Female award | access-date=8 November 2013 | archive-date=17 December 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217074126/http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/awards/times-regional-film-awards/times-regional-film-awards-2011/bangalore-times-film-awards-2011/Best-Actress-in-Negative-Role--Sanjjanaa/articleshow/14294546.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>


In January 2012, she played one of the lead female roles in ''[[Casanovva]]'', her maiden Malayalam venture. Reportedly the costliest Malayalam production of all time,<ref name="autogenerated1" /> and co-starring [[Mohanlal]] and [[Shriya Saran]], the film saw Sanjjanaa portray a [[salsa (dance)|salsa]] dancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_a-season-of-releases-for-sanjjanaa_1641591|title=A season of releases for Sanjjanaa|date=24 January 2012|work=dna|accessdate=10 March 2016}}</ref> Director [[Rosshan Andrrews]] signed her for the particular role, since she was trained in salsa.<ref name="autogenerated1" /> Her last release is her second Malayalam film, the [[Shaji Kailas]] directed ''[[The King & the Commissioner]]'', co-starring [[Mammooty]] and [[Suresh Gopi]]. Later in 2012 she appeared in films including ''[[Narasimha (2012 film)|Narasimha]]'', ''[[Ondu Kshanadalli]]'', ''[[Sagar (2012 film)|Sagar]]'', all of which being Kannada projects, and ''Yamaho Yama''.
In January 2012, she played one of the lead female roles in ''[[Casanovva|Casanova]]'', her maiden Malayalam venture. Reportedly the costliest Malayalam production of all time,<ref name="autogenerated1" /> and co-starring [[Mohanlal]] and [[Shriya Saran]], the film saw Sanjjanaa portray a [[salsa (dance)|salsa]] dancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_a-season-of-releases-for-sanjjanaa_1641591|title=A season of releases for Sanjjanaa|date=24 January 2012|work=dna|access-date=10 March 2016|archive-date=8 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308051743/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_a-season-of-releases-for-sanjjanaa_1641591|url-status=live}}</ref> Director [[Rosshan Andrrews]] signed her for the particular role, since she was trained in salsa.<ref name="autogenerated1" /> Her last release is her second Malayalam film, the [[Shaji Kailas]] directed ''[[The King & the Commissioner]]'', co-starring [[Mammooty]] and [[Suresh Gopi]]. Later in 2012 she appeared in films including ''[[Narasimha (2012 film)|Narasimha]]'', ''[[Ondu Kshanadalli]]'', ''[[Sagar (2012 film)|Sagar]]'', all of which being Kannada projects, and ''Yamaho Yama''.


In 2013 she appeared in ''Jagan Nirdoshi'' in Telugu which was made under Padmalaya Films and in ''Mahanadhi'' in Kannada, which was her first heroine-centric film. She was then seen in ''[[Nenem…Chinna Pillana?]]''<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-14/news-interviews/39254934_1_sanjjanaa-mahanadhi-yamaho-yama | work=The Times Of India | title=Sweden calling for Sanjjanaa's next Telugu film – The Times of India}}</ref> She is currently filming for a Telugu film, ''Saradha'', directed by RP Patnaik.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-17/news-interviews/43143508_1_sanjjanaa-three-men-three-films | work=The Times Of India | title=Three men for Sanjjanaa – The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Features |first=Express |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Sanjjanaa-lives-her-dreams/2013/10/12/article1828135.ece |title=Sanjjanaa lives her dreams |publisher=The New Indian Express |date= |accessdate=2014-06-05}}</ref>
In 2013 she appeared in ''Jagan Nirdoshi'' in Telugu which was made under Padmalaya Films and in ''Mahanadhi'' in Kannada, which was her first heroine-centric film. She was then seen in ''[[Nenem…Chinna Pillana?]]''<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-14/news-interviews/39254934_1_sanjjanaa-mahanadhi-yamaho-yama | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214140018/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-14/news-interviews/39254934_1_sanjjanaa-mahanadhi-yamaho-yama | url-status=dead | archive-date=2013-12-14 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Sweden calling for Sanjjanaa's next Telugu film}}</ref> She is currently filming for a Telugu film, ''Saradha'', directed by RP Patnaik.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-17/news-interviews/43143508_1_sanjjanaa-three-men-three-films | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021144627/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-17/news-interviews/43143508_1_sanjjanaa-three-men-three-films | url-status=dead | archive-date=2013-10-21 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Three men for Sanjjanaa}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Features |first=Express |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Sanjjanaa-lives-her-dreams/2013/10/12/article1828135.ece |title=Sanjjanaa lives her dreams |publisher=The New Indian Express |access-date=2014-06-05 |archive-date=16 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316041713/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Sanjjanaa-lives-her-dreams/2013/10/12/article1828135.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
==Other work==
===Philanthropy===
Sanjjanaa Galrani is very active social server & is the founder of Sanjjanaa Galrani Foundation. Through Sanjjanaa Galrani Foundation they are aiming to construct as many toilets with Health forcets & basic shower areas for the under privileged.
 
==Controversies==
===Drug Case===
Sanjjanaa Galrani was arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Karnataka Police on 8th September 2020 in connection with the investigation into the drug racket involving the Kannada film industry. Sanjjanaa is the second actor to be arrested by the CCB after [[Ragini Dwivedi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/drug-racket-probe-ccb-searches-actor-sanjjanaa-galranis-house/article32549058.ece|title=Kannada cinema drug racket probe: actor Sanjjanaa Galrani arrested|first=Imran|last=Gowhar|date=8 September 2020|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602212627/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/drug-racket-probe-ccb-searches-actor-sanjjanaa-galranis-house/article32549058.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-sanjana-galrani-arrested-bengaluru-drugs-case-132600|title=Actor Sanjana Galrani arrested in Bengaluru drugs case|date=8 September 2020|website=The News Minute|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213846/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-sanjana-galrani-arrested-bengaluru-drugs-case-132600|url-status=live}}</ref> Her bail application was denied several times by the courts, with the CCB claiming that she has admitted to being part of the drug racket.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2020/sep/26/actress-sanjjanaa-galrani-admits-shes-part-of-drug-ring-ccb-2201978.html|title=Actress Sanjjanaa Galrani admits she’s part of drug ring: CCB|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602212600/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2020/sep/26/actress-sanjjanaa-galrani-admits-shes-part-of-drug-ring-ccb-2201978.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kannada-cinema-drugs-case-hc-declines-to-grant-bail-to-actors-ragini-sanjana-and-others/article33011451.ece|title=Kannada cinema drugs case &#124; HC declines to grant bail to actors Ragini, Sanjana and others|date=3 November 2020|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602212357/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kannada-cinema-drugs-case-hc-declines-to-grant-bail-to-actors-ragini-sanjana-and-others/article33011451.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bengaluru/special-court-rejects-bail-plea-of-sanjana-galrani-ragini-dwivedi-in-drugs-case/story-9wkDQY3SQd4HsXTA2ombmL.html|title=Special court rejects bail plea of Sanjana Galrani, Ragini Dwivedi in drugs case|date=28 September 2020|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602212419/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bengaluru/special-court-rejects-bail-plea-of-sanjana-galrani-ragini-dwivedi-in-drugs-case/story-9wkDQY3SQd4HsXTA2ombmL.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She was later granted bail after spending 3 months in jail.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sandalwood-drug-case-actor-sanjjanaa-galrani-gets-bail-after-3-months-139425|title=Sandalwood drug case: Actor Sanjjanaa Galrani gets bail after 3 months|date=11 December 2020|website=The News Minute|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602212405/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sandalwood-drug-case-actor-sanjjanaa-galrani-gets-bail-after-3-months-139425|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| 2005 || ''[[Soggadu (2005 film)|Soggadu]]'' || Anu || Telugu || Uncredited role
| 2005 || ''[[Soggadu (2005 film)|Soggadu]]'' || Anu || Telugu || Uncredited role
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| 2006 || ''[[Oru Kadhal Seiveer]]'' || Subha || Tamil ||
| rowspan="3" | 2006 || ''[[Oru Kadhal Seiveer]]'' || Subha || Tamil ||
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| 2006 || ''[[Ganda Hendathi]]'' || Sanjana || rowspan=5|Kannada ||
| ''[[Ganda Hendathi]]'' || Sanjana || rowspan=5|Kannada ||
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| 2006 ||''[[Jackpot (2006 film)|Jackpot]]''|| Herself || Cameo appearance
|''[[Jackpot (2006 film)|Jackpot]]''|| Herself || Cameo appearance
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| 2007 || ''Autograph Please'' || Herself ||  
| 2007 || ''Autograph Please'' || Herself ||  
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| ''[[Casanovva]]'' || Nidhi || rowspan=2|Malayalam ||  
| ''[[Casanovva]]'' || Nidhi || rowspan=2|Malayalam ||  
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| ''[[The King & the Commissioner]]'' || Nitha Rathore ||  <ref name="King Commish">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Malayalam-industry-is-very-professional/articleshow/10566119.cms|title='Malayalam industry is very professional' - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
| ''[[The King & the Commissioner]]'' || Nitha Rathore ||  <ref name="King Commish">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Malayalam-industry-is-very-professional/articleshow/10566119.cms|title='Malayalam industry is very professional' - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=5 August 2018|archive-date=9 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009010512/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Malayalam-industry-is-very-professional/articleshow/10566119.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| ''[[Narasimha (2012 film)|Narasimha]]'' || Rani || rowspan=3|Kannada ||
| ''[[Narasimha (2012 film)|Narasimha]]'' || Rani || rowspan=3|Kannada ||
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| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[Love You Bangaram]]'' || || Special appearance<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140118/entertainment-tollywood/article/sanjjanaa%E2%80%99s-wait-continues |title=Sanjjanaa’s wait continues |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2014-01-18 |accessdate=2014-06-05}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[Love You Bangaram]]'' ||Ana Lakshmi|| Special appearance<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140118/entertainment-tollywood/article/sanjjanaa%E2%80%99s-wait-continues |title=Sanjjanaa's wait continues |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2014-01-18 |access-date=2014-06-05 |archive-date=12 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312055100/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140118/entertainment-tollywood/article/sanjjanaa%E2%80%99s-wait-continues |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| ''[[Agraja]]'' || || rowspan=5|Kannada ||  
| ''[[Agraja]]'' || || rowspan=5|Kannada ||  
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| rowspan="5" | 2015 || ''Rebel'' || Laila ||  
| rowspan="5" | 2015 || ''Rebel'' || Laila ||  
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| ''[[Ram-Leela (2015 Kannada film)|Ram-Leela]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Ram-Leela (2015 Kannada film)|Ram-Leela]]'' ||Pooja ||  
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| ''[[Bangalore 560023]]'' || ||  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news-interviews/Sanjjanaa-enjoying-spicy-song-shoot-for-Bangalore-23/articleshow/34780612.cms |title=Sanjjanaa enjoying 'spicy' song shoot for Bangalore 23 – The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2014-05-07 |accessdate=2014-06-05}}</ref>
| ''[[Bangalore 560023]]'' || ||  <ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news-interviews/Sanjjanaa-enjoying-spicy-song-shoot-for-Bangalore-23/articleshow/34780612.cms |title=Sanjjanaa enjoying 'spicy' song shoot for Bangalore 23 – The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2014-05-07 |access-date=2014-06-05 |archive-date=19 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019024143/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news-interviews/Sanjjanaa-enjoying-spicy-song-shoot-for-Bangalore-23/articleshow/34780612.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| ''[[Ring Road (film)|Ring Road]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Ring Road (film)|Ring Road]]'' || ||  
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| ''[[Avunu 2]]'' || Sanjana || rowspan=2|Telugu ||
| ''[[Avunu 2]]'' || Sanjana || rowspan=2|Telugu ||
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| rowspan="4"|2016 || ''[[Sardaar Gabbar Singh]]'' || Gayathri || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Elated-to-act-with-Pawan-Kalyan-Sanjjanaa/articleshow/49889319.cms|title=Elated to act with Pawan Kalyan: Sanjjanaa|work=The Times of India|accessdate=10 March 2016}}</ref>
| rowspan="4"|2016 || ''[[Sardaar Gabbar Singh]]'' || Gayathri || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Elated-to-act-with-Pawan-Kalyan-Sanjjanaa/articleshow/49889319.cms|title=Elated to act with Pawan Kalyan: Sanjjanaa|work=The Times of India|access-date=10 March 2016|archive-date=25 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125022737/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Elated-to-act-with-Pawan-Kalyan-Sanjjanaa/articleshow/49889319.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| ''Just Akasmika'' || Aarohi || rowspan=4|Kannada || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Sanjjanaa-Recommends-Tilak-for-Just-Akasmika/2015/04/09/article2754412.ece |title=Sanjjana recommends Tilak for Just Akasmika |publisher=The New Indian Express |accessdate=2015-04-09}}</ref>
| ''Just Akasmika'' || Aarohi || rowspan=4|Kannada || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Sanjjanaa-Recommends-Tilak-for-Just-Akasmika/2015/04/09/article2754412.ece |title=Sanjjana recommends Tilak for Just Akasmika |publisher=The New Indian Express |access-date=2015-04-09 |archive-date=16 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816231947/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Sanjjanaa-Recommends-Tilak-for-Just-Akasmika/2015/04/09/article2754412.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| ''[[Santheyalli Nintha Kabira]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Santheyalli Nintha Kabira]]'' ||sanjana||  
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| ''[[Mandya to Mumbai]]'' || &nbsp; <!--Role--> || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sanjjana-in-life-in-a-metro-news-kannada-oc2kh7jjhdb.html |title=Sanjjana in `Life In a Metro` |publisher=Sify.com |date=2014-02-28 |accessdate=2014-06-05}}</ref>
| ''[[Mandya to Mumbai]]'' || &nbsp; <!--Role--> || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sanjjana-in-life-in-a-metro-news-kannada-oc2kh7jjhdb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301143041/http://www.sify.com/movies/sanjjana-in-life-in-a-metro-news-kannada-oc2kh7jjhdb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-03-01 |title=Sanjjana in 'Life In a Metro' |publisher=Sify.com |date=2014-02-28 |access-date=2014-06-05}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2"|2017 || ''[[2 (film)|Dandupalya 2]]'' || Chandri ||<ref name="times glam">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sanjana-goes-de-glam-to-play-a-cold-blooded-murderer/articleshow/52360857.cms|title=Sanjana goes de-glam to play a cold-blooded murderer - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sanjana-goes-de-glam-to-play-a-cold-blooded-murderer/articleshow/52360857.cms |title=Sanjjana goes de glam to play cold blooded murderer |publisher=The Times of India |accessdate=2016-05-20}}</ref>
| rowspan="2"|2017 || ''[[2 (film)|Dandupalya 2]]'' || Chandri ||<ref name="times glam">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sanjana-goes-de-glam-to-play-a-cold-blooded-murderer/articleshow/52360857.cms|title=Sanjana goes de-glam to play a cold-blooded murderer - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=21 September 2020|archive-date=21 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221043532/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sanjana-goes-de-glam-to-play-a-cold-blooded-murderer/articleshow/52360857.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sanjana-goes-de-glam-to-play-a-cold-blooded-murderer/articleshow/52360857.cms |title=Sanjjana goes de glam to play cold blooded murderer |work=The Times of India |access-date=2016-05-20 |archive-date=26 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526145146/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sanjana-goes-de-glam-to-play-a-cold-blooded-murderer/articleshow/52360857.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| ''[[Two Countries (2017 film)|2 Countries]]''||Tamannah || Telugu ||
| ''[[Two Countries (2017 film)|2 Countries]]''||Tamannah || Telugu ||
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| rowspan=2 |2020 || ''Untitled Mani Ram - Ramar Movie''|| || Tamil || Filming<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nakkheeran.in/cinema/cinema-news/ramar-going-pair-sanjana-galrani|title=விஜய் டிவி ராமருக்கு ஜோடியாக நடிக்கும் பிரபல நடிகையின் தங்கை....|date=7 September 2019|website=nakkheeran}}</ref>
| 2019 || ''[[Chila Nerangalil Chilar]]''|| ||rowspan=2| Malayalam ||
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| rowspan=2 |2021 || ''[[Aaraattu (2021 film)|Aaraattu]]||Mohini||Post Production
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|''Poda Mundam''|| || Tamil || Filming<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nakkheeran.in/cinema/cinema-news/ramar-going-pair-sanjana-galrani|title=விஜய் டிவி ராமருக்கு ஜோடியாக நடிக்கும் பிரபல நடிகையின் தங்கை....|date=7 September 2019|website=nakkheeran|access-date=5 February 2020|archive-date=22 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200422143217/https://www.nakkheeran.in/cinema/cinema-news/ramar-going-pair-sanjana-galrani|url-status=live}}</ref>
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===Web Series===
*2020 : ''Shit Happens'' (Telugu)
*2019: ''Aivar'' (Tamil)
===Television===
===Television===
* Sanjana was a contestant on ''[[Bigg Boss Kannada]]'' in its debut season.<ref>{{cite web|title=‘Bigg Boss - I tolerated Thilak's cheap comments thrice: Sanjjanna ’|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2013/bigg-boss-thilak-cheap-statement-sanjjanna-107128.html|work=Filmibeat|accessdate=15 September 2014|date=15 September 2014}}</ref>
* Sanjana was a contestant on ''[[Bigg Boss Kannada]]'' in its debut season.<ref>{{cite web|title='Bigg Boss - I tolerated Thilak's cheap comments thrice: Sanjjanna '|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2013/bigg-boss-thilak-cheap-statement-sanjjanna-107128.html|work=Filmibeat|access-date=15 September 2014|date=15 September 2014|archive-date=22 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422062315/https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2013/bigg-boss-thilak-cheap-statement-sanjjanna-107128.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Smart Show (Malayalam game show)
* Swarna Khadgam/Illayathalapathy as Queen Mahadatri. Produced by [[Arka Media Works]] and directed by Yata Satya Narayana.
* Swarna Khadgam/Illayathalapathy as Queen Mahadatri. Produced by [[Arka Media Works]] and directed by Yata Satya Narayana.
* Sanjjanaa<ref>{{cite web |title=Sanjjanaa turns producer |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sanjjanaa-turns-producer/amp_articleshow/20122205.cms |website=timesofindia |accessdate=18 February 2020}}</ref> was a contestant of the hindi reality tv show ''[[Mujhse Shaadi Karoge]]''.
* Sanjjanaa<ref>{{cite web |title=Sanjjanaa turns producer |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sanjjanaa-turns-producer/amp_articleshow/20122205.cms |website=timesofindia |access-date=18 February 2020 |archive-date=24 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124014308/https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sanjjanaa-turns-producer/amp_articleshow/20122205.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> was a contestant of the hindi reality tv show ''[[Mujhse Shaadi Karoge]]''.


==Awards==
==Awards==
* Best Actor in a Negative Role Female for ''Mathe Banni Preethsona'' – The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011<ref>{{cite news| url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-21/news-interviews/32336976_1_ramya-kiccha-sudeep-kannada-film-industry| title= The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011| date=21 June 2012 | work=The Times Of India}}</ref>
* Best Actor in a Negative Role Female for ''Mathe Banni Preethsona'' – The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011<ref>{{cite news| url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-21/news-interviews/32336976_1_ramya-kiccha-sudeep-kannada-film-industry| archive-url= https://archive.today/20121210140027/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-21/news-interviews/32336976_1_ramya-kiccha-sudeep-kannada-film-industry| url-status= dead| archive-date= 10 December 2012| work= [[The Times of India]]| title= The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011| date=21 June 2012 }}</ref>
* In 2015, she entered into the ''Limca Book of World Records'' by cycling for 104 hours.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sanjjanaas-in-the-Limca-Book-of-Records/articleshow/46229687.cms|title=Sanjjanaa's in the Limca Book of Records - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
* In 2015, she entered into the ''Limca Book of World Records'' by cycling for 104 hours.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sanjjanaas-in-the-Limca-Book-of-Records/articleshow/46229687.cms|title=Sanjjanaa's in the Limca Book of Records - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=21 September 2020|archive-date=26 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126013127/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sanjjanaas-in-the-Limca-Book-of-Records/articleshow/46229687.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
* She was given the Celebrity Social Media Icon 2016 award by GMASA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techtree.com/content/news/11082/gmasa-2016-wraps-bang.html|title=GMASA 2016 Wraps Up With A Bang|website=TechTree.com}}</ref>
* She was given the Celebrity Social Media Icon 2016 award by GMASA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techtree.com/content/news/11082/gmasa-2016-wraps-bang.html|title=GMASA 2016 Wraps Up With A Bang|website=TechTree.com|access-date=21 September 2020|archive-date=27 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927024239/https://www.techtree.com/content/news/11082/gmasa-2016-wraps-bang.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


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Sanjjanaa Galrani
Galrani in 2012
Born
Archana Galrani
NationalityIndian
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2005–present
Spouse(s)Azeez Pasha
Partner(s)Dr. Azeez Pasha 2018)
RelativesNikki Galrani (sister)

Sanjjanaa Galrani (know known as Mahira) is an film actress & a philanthropist and who made her film debut in the Telugu movie Soggadu (2005). She is known for her controversial role in the Kannada film Ganda Hendathi (2006). She played a supporting role in the 2008 Telugu film Bujjigadu.[1][2] In 2017, she played Chandri in the Kannada crime drama Dandupalya 2.[3]

Early years and personal life

Brought up in Bangalore, Sanjjanaa is of Hindu Sindhi origin.[4] When she was doing her PUC, she received her first modelling offer. She continued her studies while working as a part-time model.[5] She appeared in over 60 television advertisements,[5] the most notable being a Fastrack advertisement with John Abraham.[4] She has a sister, Nikki Galrani, who is also an actress.[6] She is currently in a relationship with Dr. Azeez Pasha, a cardiovascular surgeon.

Career

Debut (2005)

After appearing in advertisements and as child artist in roles in the films Soggadu and Panduranga Vittala,[7] she got her first starring role in Ganda Hendathi.[5]

Her first release, however, was the Tamil documentary feature film, Oru Kadhal Seiveer. S R Ashok Kumar of The Hindu noted that Sanjjanaa, then credited under her birth name, was "very beautiful but has to work on her acting".[8]

Ganda Hendathi, a Kannada remake of the Hindi film Murder (2004), itself an adaptation of the Hollywood film Unfaithful (2002).[9][10][11] The film was released in Telugu as Mogudu Pellam O Boy Friend. A reviewer from nowrunning.com criticised her performance in emotional sequences,[12] while Sify wrote, "Sanjjanaa has made a decent debut and she is extremely daring and does justice to her role".[9]

In 2008, she made her official Telugu film debut in Puri Jagannadh's Bujjigadu, in which she played the role of Kangana alongside Prabhas and Trisha Krishnan. Although this was a supporting role, it gained her considerable attention and popularity.[4][13] In 2010, she was seen in the Telugu film Police Police, which was followed by a cameo role in Huduga Hudugi. Her final release of that year was Mylari with Shivrajkumar, in which she played a journalist and was featured in a special song opposite Shivrajkumar. The film's success gained her offers in Kannada cinema. She won the Bangalore Times Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Female in 2012 for I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona.[14][15]

In January 2012, she played one of the lead female roles in Casanova, her maiden Malayalam venture. Reportedly the costliest Malayalam production of all time,[4] and co-starring Mohanlal and Shriya Saran, the film saw Sanjjanaa portray a salsa dancer.[16] Director Rosshan Andrrews signed her for the particular role, since she was trained in salsa.[4] Her last release is her second Malayalam film, the Shaji Kailas directed The King & the Commissioner, co-starring Mammooty and Suresh Gopi. Later in 2012 she appeared in films including Narasimha, Ondu Kshanadalli, Sagar, all of which being Kannada projects, and Yamaho Yama.

In 2013 she appeared in Jagan Nirdoshi in Telugu which was made under Padmalaya Films and in Mahanadhi in Kannada, which was her first heroine-centric film. She was then seen in Nenem…Chinna Pillana?[17] She is currently filming for a Telugu film, Saradha, directed by RP Patnaik.[18][19]

Other work

Philanthropy

Sanjjanaa Galrani is very active social server & is the founder of Sanjjanaa Galrani Foundation. Through Sanjjanaa Galrani Foundation they are aiming to construct as many toilets with Health forcets & basic shower areas for the under privileged.

Controversies

Drug Case

Sanjjanaa Galrani was arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Karnataka Police on 8th September 2020 in connection with the investigation into the drug racket involving the Kannada film industry. Sanjjanaa is the second actor to be arrested by the CCB after Ragini Dwivedi.[20][21] Her bail application was denied several times by the courts, with the CCB claiming that she has admitted to being part of the drug racket.[22][23][24] She was later granted bail after spending 3 months in jail.[25]

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Language Notes
2005 Soggadu Anu Telugu Uncredited role
2006 Oru Kadhal Seiveer Subha Tamil
Ganda Hendathi Sanjana Kannada
Jackpot Herself Cameo appearance
2007 Autograph Please Herself
2008 Arjun Sanjana
Varasdhaara Sanjana
Bujjigadu Kangana Telugu
2009 Satyameva Jeyathe Sanjana
Mast Maja Maadi Herself Kannada Cameo appearance
Samardhudu Telugu
2010 Police Police Sandhya
Huduga Hudugi Kannada Special appearance
Mylari Swathi
2011 Ee Sanje Anu
Rangappa Hogbitna Sneha
Dusshasana Kajal Telugu
I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona Sinchana Kannada
Take It Easy Herself Cameo appearance
Mugguru Yamini Telugu
2012 Ko Ko Kannada Special appearance
Casanovva Nidhi Malayalam
The King & the Commissioner Nitha Rathore [26]
Narasimha Rani Kannada
Ondu Kshanadalli Shilpa
Sagar Jenny
Yamaho Yama Nisha Telugu
2013 Mahanadhi Meenakshi Kannada
Nenem…Chinna Pillana? Telugu
Jagan Nirdoshi
2014 Love You Bangaram Ana Lakshmi Special appearance[27]
Agraja Kannada
2015 Rebel Laila
Ram-Leela Pooja
Bangalore 560023 [28]
Ring Road
Avunu 2 Sanjana Telugu
2016 Sardaar Gabbar Singh Gayathri [29]
Just Akasmika Aarohi Kannada [30]
Santheyalli Nintha Kabira sanjana
Mandya to Mumbai   [31]
2017 Dandupalya 2 Chandri [32][33]
2 Countries Tamannah Telugu
2018 Rajasimha Kannada
Dandupalya 3 Chandri
2019 Chila Nerangalil Chilar Malayalam
2021 Aaraattu Mohini Post Production
Poda Mundam Tamil Filming[34]

Web Series

  • 2020 : Shit Happens (Telugu)
  • 2019: Aivar (Tamil)

Television

Awards

  • Best Actor in a Negative Role Female for Mathe Banni Preethsona – The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011[37]
  • In 2015, she entered into the Limca Book of World Records by cycling for 104 hours.[38]
  • She was given the Celebrity Social Media Icon 2016 award by GMASA.[39]

References

  1. ↑ "Sanjana hopes to make a mark". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "Sanjana on a roll". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013.
  3. ↑ Upadhyaya, Prakash (10 June 2016). "Hot Sanjjjanaa turns cold-blooded murderer in 'Dandupalya 2' [PHOTOS]". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 20 March 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Sanjjanaa dancing her way into Mollywood". Archived from the original on 30 January 2012.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Sanjana Interview". www.filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  6. ↑ "Nikki Galrani sister Sanjana Galrani says she was not fully nude while shooting for the scene in Dandupalyam 2 – Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  7. ↑ "Sanjjanaa reunites with Sogadu director". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  8. ↑ "Sordid affair – Oru Kadhal Seiveer". The Hindu. 10 March 2006. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Review : Ganda Hendathi". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 September 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  10. ↑ "Ganda Hendathi Review". nowrunning. 1 February 2006. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  11. ↑ "Ganda Hendathi review. Ganda Hendathi Kannada movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  12. ↑ "Ganda Hendathi Review | Ganda Hendathi Kannada Movie Review by RGV". NOWRUNNING. Archived from the original on 9 November 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
  13. ↑ "Sanjana loves auto ride". www.filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  14. ↑ "The Times of India: Latest News India, World & Business News, Cricket & Sports, Bollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013.
  15. ↑ "Sanjjanaa took home the Best Actor in a Negative Role Female award". The Times Of India. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  16. ↑ "A season of releases for Sanjjanaa". dna. 24 January 2012. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  17. ↑ "Sweden calling for Sanjjanaa's next Telugu film". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013.
  18. ↑ "Three men for Sanjjanaa". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013.
  19. ↑ Features, Express. "Sanjjanaa lives her dreams". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  20. ↑ Gowhar, Imran (8 September 2020). "Kannada cinema drug racket probe: actor Sanjjanaa Galrani arrested". Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021 – via www.thehindu.com.
  21. ↑ "Actor Sanjana Galrani arrested in Bengaluru drugs case". The News Minute. 8 September 2020. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  22. ↑ "Actress Sanjjanaa Galrani admits she's part of drug ring: CCB". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  23. ↑ "Kannada cinema drugs case | HC declines to grant bail to actors Ragini, Sanjana and others". 3 November 2020. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021 – via www.thehindu.com.
  24. ↑ "Special court rejects bail plea of Sanjana Galrani, Ragini Dwivedi in drugs case". Hindustan Times. 28 September 2020. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  25. ↑ "Sandalwood drug case: Actor Sanjjanaa Galrani gets bail after 3 months". The News Minute. 11 December 2020. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  26. ↑ "'Malayalam industry is very professional' - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 October 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  27. ↑ "Sanjjanaa's wait continues". Deccan Chronicle. 18 January 2014. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  28. ↑ "Sanjjanaa enjoying 'spicy' song shoot for Bangalore 23 – The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 7 May 2014. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  29. ↑ "Elated to act with Pawan Kalyan: Sanjjanaa". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 November 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  30. ↑ "Sanjjana recommends Tilak for Just Akasmika". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  31. ↑ "Sanjjana in 'Life In a Metro'". Sify.com. 28 February 2014. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  32. ↑ "Sanjana goes de-glam to play a cold-blooded murderer - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 February 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  33. ↑ "Sanjjana goes de glam to play cold blooded murderer". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 May 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  34. ↑ "விஜய் டிவி ராமருக்கு ஜோடியாக நடிக்கும் பிரபல நடிகையின் தங்கை..." nakkheeran. 7 September 2019. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  35. ↑ "'Bigg Boss - I tolerated Thilak's cheap comments thrice: Sanjjanna '". Filmibeat. 15 September 2014. Archived from the original on 22 April 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  36. ↑ "Sanjjanaa turns producer". timesofindia. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  37. ↑ "The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011". The Times of India. 21 June 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  38. ↑ "Sanjjanaa's in the Limca Book of Records - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  39. ↑ "GMASA 2016 Wraps Up With A Bang". TechTree.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.

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