Sanjjanaa Galrani (born Archana Manohar Galrani on October 10, 1989) is an Indian model and actress known for her work across South Indian cinema. She was born and raised in Bangalore, Karnataka, and is of Hindu Sindhi origin.
Sanjjanaa grew up in Bangalore and completed her schooling at Bishop Cotton Girls' School, where she studied science.
She later pursued fashion design at Bishop Cotton Women's Christian College while continuing her modeling career. During her PUC (Pre-University Course), she received her first modeling offer and continued her studies while working as a part-time model.
| Full Name | Sanjjanaa Galrani |
| Nick Name | Mahira |
| Other Name(s) | Archana Galrani |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 10-October-1989 (36 years) |
| Birth Location | Bengaluru |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Height | 168 cm |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| School | St Mary's High School in New York |
| College | Bangalore University |
| Qualification | Diploma in Acting |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Doing Yoga |
She began her career at the age of 12 as a child artist in South Indian films. Sanjjanaa worked as a part-time model and appeared in over 60 television advertisements, both regional and national. Her most notable advertising work was a Fastrack advertisement featuring actor John Abraham.
She debuted as a protagonist at the age of 16 in South Indian films. Her first film as an adult was the Kannada film "Ganda Hendathi" (2006), a controversial role that brought her popularity.
Her rise to prominence in mainstream cinema came through Puri Jagannadh's 2008 Telugu film "Bujjigadu," where she played the character Kangana opposite Prabhas Raju, along with Trisha Krishnan.
She has acted in more than 45 South Indian films, working with superstars including Prabhas Raju, Pawan Kalyan, Darshan, Shivraj Kumar, Kiccha Sudeep, Mammootty, and Mohanlal, primarily in Telugu and Kannada film industries.
In 2017, she delivered a performance-oriented role as Chandri in the Kannada crime drama "Dandupalya 2," which won her numerous awards. She ventured into Tamil films with her debut film "Boxer," a feature film opposite Arun Vijay. She is fluent in eight languages: Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Sindhi, and Urdu.
Sanjjanaa has worked as a judge on several TV shows and appeared in the National show "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" on Colors Hindi. She was a finalist in Bigg Boss 9 Telugu. She is currently working on three web series across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.
She is a mother to two children: Prince Alarik Pasha and Azyna Pasha. She is a celebrity mom blogger and Founder of Sprouting Brilliance International Preschool and premium daycare for kids. She founded the Sanjjanaa Galrani Foundation, through which she engages in philanthropic work. She also holds a Limca Book of Record for cycling 104 hours. She is active on social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
As of recent years, she has films titled "Manishankar" (releasing on Amazon) and "Kundra-Andi" in Malayalam opposite Sreenath Bashi. She has also signed a yet-to-be-announced Telugu film.
Alarik Pasha
SonNikki Galrani
SiblingReshma Galrani
MotherManohar Galrani
FatherAzeez Pasha
Spouse (m. 2021)FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Sanjjanaa Galrani is 36 years old
Sanjjanaa Galrani was born on 10-October-1989
Sanjjanaa Galrani was born in Bengaluru
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanjjana
- https://www.facebook.com/sanjjanaagalrani
- https://x.com/sanjjanagalrani
- https://www.instagram.com/sanjjanaagalrani/
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2940529/