When it comes to one of India’s biggest actresses in the television industry, Sanaya Irani’s name shines way above most. In 2006, she made her debut officially as an actor. In this Biography we will discuss about Sanaya Irani religion, age, height, Husband, net worth, parents and professional career.
Who is Sanaya Irani?
Sanaya Irani is an actress and model, whose body of work has extended from a television actress to working in web series. Sanaya is a well-rounded artist who works in reality television shows, movies, short films, web series, serials and music videos.
Miley Jab Hum Tum, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? and Rangrasiya are three of Sanaya’s leading projects on TV.
Sanaya Irani’s Age
Sanaya was born on 17 September 1983 in Mumbai, India. As of 2025, Sanaya age is 41 years old.
| Name | Sanaya Irani |
| Date of Birth | 17 September 1983 |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, India |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Parsi |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Name Meaning | Distinguished (Sanaya) |
Sanaya Irani Religion
Sanaya Irani religion is Parsi, as per her parental background. But after her mairage with Mohit Sehgal, she also follow punjabi religion.
Physical Stats
Sanaya Irani has a decent height: 5 feet and 5 inches. She is a film, carrying a body weight of around 50 kg.
| Height | 5 feet and 5 inches, 1.65m, 165cm |
| Weight | 50 kg or 110 pounds |
| Body Measurements | 32–23–34 inches |
| Feet Size | 6 (US) |
| Body Type | Slim |
| Eye | Brown |
| Hair | Black |
| Tattoos | Yes |
Parents, Siblings, Early Life
Sanaya Irani comes from a well-to-do family. Sanaya’s father is Sarosh Irani. Her mother’s name is Sandra Irani.
Both of her siblings, a brother and a sister, are settled in the United States. Noshir Irani is the name of Sanaya’s brother, while she has never shared the name of her mother.
Sanaya was born in Mumbai. Her early childhood was spent in Mumbai, and then she went to Ooty, Tamil Nadu, for schooling. Due to this, she lived around seven years away from her family.
During her teens, she came back to Mumbai and continued her education.
| Father | Sarosh Irani |
| Mother | Sandra Irani |
| Brother | Noshir Irani (Lives in the US) |
| Sister | Lives in the United States, name unknown |
| Early Childhood | Mumbai |
| Middle years as a kid | Ooty |
| Teenage | Mumbai |
Education
After having early education, Sanaya Irani’s parents sent her to a boarding school for seven years at The Lawrence School, Lovedale (Ooty) in Tamil Nadu.
During her teenage years, she came back to live with her parents in Mumbai. At Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics in Mumbai, she did her bachelor’s (degree) in Commerce. She then enrolled to do an MBA from SCCE, but was not able to complete it due to her modelling career.
| School | The Lawrence School, Lovedale in Ooty |
| Collage | B.Com from Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics |
| Language | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Persian |
Sanaya Irani Husband & Relationship Timeline
- 2008: Sanaya Irani met actor Mohit Sehgal when they were doing the show Miley Jab Hum Tum.
- 2009 to 2015: It was the year when Sanaya and Mohit entered a relationship, and the relationship continued until 2015 before taking a major step in their lives.
- 2016: In January, the pair married in a ceremony attended by their loved ones. In 2026, next year, they will complete 10 years of their marriage.
- As both are busy actors, they have not welcomed a newborn into their lives. Before Mohit, Sanaya was never linked with any person in public.
Modeling Career
Sanaya Irani started with modelling projects in Mumbai before entering the world of acting in films and TV shows. Boman Irani, who is a famous actor now, did her first portfolio as a model. Boman was a photographer back then.
Films Career Timeline
- 2006: Sanaya made her acting debut, in 2006, in the iconic movie Fanaa as Mehbooba.
- 2018: She worked in two short movies, Pihu and Dum Dum Dumroo.
- 2019: Sanaya worked in ‘Ghost’ movie as Simran Singh.
- 2020: She worked in the short film Ved and Arya as Arya.
- 2023: Sanaya came in Butterflies Season 4 short film, playing the role of Safa.
Television Career Timeline
- 2007: Sanaya made her television debut as an actress in Left Right Left. She played the role of Cadet Sameera Shroff. In the same year, she did the job as Geet in Kasamh Se.
- 2008: Sanaya Irani worked in Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi as Sanaya. She then as a contestant in Kaho Na Yaar Hai reality TV show.
- 2008 to 2010: Sanaya got her first hit as her TV career with Miley Jab Hum Tum, as the show lasted for three years, and her name became Gunjan Bhushan (character role).
- 2010: She hosted Zara Nachke Dikha 2 as a host and Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan and Meethi Choori No 1 as a contestant.
- 2011 to 2012: She got her second major TV serial hit with Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? – working as Khushi Kumari Gupta Raizada.
- 2013: First of all, she did a serial Chhanchhan as Chhanchhan Sarabhai Borisagar. Second of all, Sanaya hosted Ishq Wala Love and became a contestant on Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki (EP 1 to 6).
- 2013 to 2014: These were two golden years of her career, where Sanaya was seen working in Rangrasiya as Parvati Chauhan Ranawat or Myrah Mehra.
- 2015: Sanaya came runner-up in the famous reality television show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8.
- 2018: Sanaya joined the Mumbai Tigers in the Box Cricket League 2.
- 2019: She came second runner-up in Nach Baliye season 8.
Web Series Timeline
- 2015: She made her web series and OTT debut with Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Jashn, as Khushi Kumari Gupta.
- 2016: Sanaya played herself on I Don’t Watch TV.
- 2018: She worked in two web series, Vodka Shots and Zindabaad.
- 2022: As Ananya Saini, she was seen working in Cyber Vaar (Har Screen Crime Scene).
- From 2006 to 2022, Sanaya worked as an actress in six music videos: Mere Naseeb Mein Tu Hai, Tumko Dekha To Yeh (remix), Kulli Wichon Ni Yaar Labh Lai, Main Jaandiyaan, Intezaar and Dholna.
Social Media
Sanaya holds organic 3.2 million plus followers on Instagram. With her fans, she shares golden moments of her life from travel to work.
She has a massive presence on Facebook, with above 1.9 million followers.
Instagram: @sanayairani
Facebook: @sanayairani
Earning and Net Worth
Sanaya Irani’s net worth is INR 25 cr as of 2025. Her earnings have come from acting, reality TV shows, modelling and brand deals.
She, along with her husband, owns two cars.
- BMW 3 Series
- Honda City
Sanaya Irani’s Hobbies and Trevia
- Sanaya Irani’s hobbies are singing, dancing, reading books and travelling.
- She is regular at the gym and shares pictures and reels on her Instagram.
- Sanaya loves to drive sports cars the most.
- Sanaya is a massive cricket fan, with retired star Yuvraj Singh being her favourite.
- She loves Parsi cuisine alongside South Indian cuisine.
- Sanaya loves to travel and has visited over 20 nations.
- Sanaya loves to collect luxury bags. Her collection stands 50 plus as of 2025 with brands like LV, Gucci, Balmain and others.
- BMW is Sanaya’s favourite car brand.
- Sanaya lives in a 3BHK flat in Mumbai with her husband Mohit.
- Sanaya follows the Hindu faith too
FAQ’s
Actor Mohit Sehgal is Sanaya Irani’s husband.
No, actress Sanaya has not welcomed any children in her life as of 2025 or shared any signs.
Actor Sanaya Irani is the wife of Mohit Sehgal.
Sanaya and Mohit got married in January 2016.
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