Saniya Irani is a well-known Indian television serial actress getting limelight for her hit serials. Her foremost contribution is seen in many popular series like Mile Jab Hum Tum and Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Sanaya Irani husband, Mohit Sehgal, was her iconic co-star in the serial “Mile Jab Hum Tum”. Her proud moment sparkled when she made her debut in the Bollywood film ‘Fanaa’ (2006) and the television serial ‘Left Right Left’ (2007). In this blog, we will explore all about her biography, early life, husband, and pay parity battles. She is making India proud with her outstanding acting and modelling.
Sanaya Irani Biography
Saniya Irani is a leading Indian TV serial actress and a model who has made an influential name in the industry. She was born on 17th September, 1983 in Mumbai, India. Sanaya Irani religion is Parsi, one of the oldest religions in the world. She was born and grew up in Mumbai. While pursuing her MBA degree, she started her career as a model and actress. She made her debut in the film “Fanaa” in 2006. Then she gained spotlight with her popular TV serials such as ‘Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Ke Dikahayengi’, ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’, ‘Dil Mill Gayye, ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’, and many more. In 2015, she emerged as the first runner-up after participating in the eighth season of Jhalak Dikhlaja.
| Full name | Sanaya Irani |
| Nickname | Sanaya Irani |
| Gender | Female |
| Famous for | Acting in TV serials: Mile Jab Hum Tum, Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, Rangrasiya, etc. |
| Date of birth | 17th September, 1983 |
| Place of birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac | Virgo |
| Profession | Actress and Model |
| Sanaya Irani Religion | Parsi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Educational Qualification | MBA |
| College/ University | The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Ooty |
| Marital status | Married |
| Sanaya Irani husband | Mohit Sehgal |
| Net worth | Approx Rs. 24 Crore (based on TV work and endorsement) |
What is Sanaya Irani Age?
As she was born on 17th September, 1983, Sanaya Irani age is 41 and she will turn 42 in September, 2025.
Sanaya Irani Height & Physical Appearance
She is a fabulous personality, making a place in the hearts of fans with her brilliant acting. Her youthful charm in every role made her fan base attractive to her. Sanaya Irani height is 5’3” and her weight is 54kg. Her brown eyes and sleek black hair always sparked curiosity in the fans and portrayed a beautiful appearance with her awesome acting.
| Height | In centimeters- 164 In meters- 1.64 In feet’ inches” – 5’3’’ |
| Weight | In kilogram – 54 In pounds – 124 |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Hair colour | Black |
Early Life and Qualifications
Sanaya was born and brought up in Mumbai, but after some time, she attended her schooling for seven years at The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Ooty. She completed her graduation with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Degree from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai and was pursuing an MBA Degree before starting a career in modelling.
| Schooling | Lawrence School in Lovedale, Ooty |
| Graduation | Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai |
| Post-graduation | It was underway, left to pursue modelling and acting. |
Sanaya Irani Career
She was pursuing her degree in MBA when her interest in modelling prompted her to enter the world of acting. Her mother advised her to start a career in modeling and acting. In her debut with Yash Raj Films, she did a memorable role as Kajol’s friend “Mehbooba” in the movie ‘Fanaa’ in 2006. Later, she got limelight for a role in ‘Mile Jab Ham Tum’ as Gunjan, a simple and down-to-earth girl. Also, her debut in the web series ‘Vodka Shots’ in 2018 kept Sanaya Irani in the spotlight. With her hard work and dedication, she made herself a prominent star in the Indian television industry. Currently, Sanaya Irani movies and TV shows are super trending again due to her iconic performance.
| Debut | Bollywood film – Fanaa (2006)TV serial – Left Right Left (2007)Web series – Vodka Shorts (2018) |
| Films | Pihu (2018)Dum Dum Dumroo (2018)Ghost (2019)Ved and Arya (2020) Butterflies Season 4 (2023) |
| Television | Left Right Left (2007)Kasamh Se (2007)Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Ke Dikhayengi (2008)Kaho Na Yaar Hai (2008)Miley Jab Hum Tum (2008 – 2010)Zara Nachke Dikha (2010)Nachle Ve With Saroj Khan (2010)Meethi Choori No.1 (2010)Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon? (2011 – 2012)Ishq Wala Love (2013)Chhanchhaan (2013)Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki (*2013)Rangrasiya (2013 – 2014)Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2015)Box Cricket League 2 (2016)Nach baliye 8 (2017) |
Sanaya Irani Awards
Sanaya Irani got recognition for her best acting in many serials. She has been awarded in the Indian Television Academy Awards for ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’ (2008), and in People’s Choice Awards India for Favorite On-Screen Jodi, for ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon’ (2012).
Sanaya Irani is also awarded Best Actress for ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon’ (2012) in the Indian Television Academy Awards. She had won Gold Awards for Boroplus Face of the Year for Chhanchhan (2013)
Sanaya Irani Relationships
She had an affair on the sets of ‘Mile Jab Hum Tum’ with her co-actor, Mohit Sehgal, and they used to meet every day. This results in turning their relationship into a successful marriage. As they have been living together for over a decade, their fans love to call them from a fanbase named ‘Monaya’. She has a close friendship with her co-actor Barun Sobti from ‘Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon?’. She also maintains a strong bond with Drashti Dhami.
Sanaya Irani Family
Sanaya Irani belongs to a Parsi family. She grew up with her family. If we talk about Sanaya Irani relationships, she has two siblings- one brother and a sister. Her parents do not have a presence on social media.
| Father | Not known |
| Mother | Not known |
| Brother | Not known |
| Sister | Not known |
| Sanaya Irani husband | Mohit Sehgal |
Who is Sanaya Irani Husband?
She got married to her co-star, Mohit Sehgal, as fans were intensely interested in Sanaya Irani relationships. For the first time, they met on the sets of “Mile Jab Hum Tum”. Their friendship was converted into a real-life relationship as soon as they spent more time together on the sets. Sanaya Irani got engaged to Mohit Sehgal in December 2015. On January 25, 2016, they tied the knot in Goa to carry out the journey. They are still and always together. Recently, they celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary, and fans are eagerly awaiting the news of Mohit Sehgal and Sanaya Irani baby expectancy.
Social Media Presence
Sanaya Irani has an active social media presence with an ultimate fan base, especially on Instagram. Sanaya Irani Instagram has over 3 million active followers who love to react to her every post. She is also active on other social media platforms such as Threads.net and Facebook, except Twitter and YouTube.
| Social platform | Name of account | followers |
| @sanayairani | 3 M | |
| Threds.net | @sanayairanizohrabi | 2.3 K |
| Not active | – | |
| @sanayairani | 1.9 M | |
| Youtube | Not active | – |
Sanaya Irani Net Worth
Due to a long-time active presence on social media, Sanaya Irani’s fan base is gradually increasing day by day. With that, her estimated income is also increasing successively. Sanaya Irani net worth is $2.5 million (approx), and her salary per episode is Rs. 40,000 (approx). Although her Instagram income is approximately $48.8K – 66.8K.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. Sanaya Irani is married to her co-star, Mohit Sehgal
Ans. As of 2025, she is currently 41 years old.
Ans. Her estimated net worth is $2.5 million (approx)
Ans. She came from Parsi family.
Ans. She has over 3 million active followers on Instagram.
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