{"id":8525,"date":"2025-09-05T11:03:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/?p=8525"},"modified":"2025-09-07T21:09:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T15:39:37","slug":"sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanjjanaa Galrani Biography \u2013 Early Life, Career, Movies, Personal Life, Bigg Boss Telugu 9 &amp; Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Sanjjanaa Galrani<\/strong>, also known as Archana Manohar Galrani, is an Indian actress and model who has worked across Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema. She is widely known for her bold roles, versatile performances, and public presence. This blog provides a detailed look at her life, career, personal journey, and key facts. She is one of the contestants of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image.png 640w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/#Sanjjanaa_Galrani_Biography\" >Sanjjanaa Galrani Biography<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/#Sanjjanaa_Galrani_Early_Life_Background\" >Sanjjanaa Galrani Early Life &amp; Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/#Modeling_Career\" >Modeling Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/#Film_Career\" >Film Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/#Awards_Achievements\" >Awards &amp; Achievements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/#Television_Reality_Shows\" >Television &amp; Reality Shows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/#Personal_Life\" >Personal Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/#Bigg_Boss_Telugu_9_Participation\" >Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/#Social_Media_Profiles\" >Social Media Profiles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/sanjjanaa-galrani-biography-early-life-career-movies-personal-life-facts\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sanjjanaa_Galrani_Biography\"><\/span>Sanjjanaa Galrani Biography<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Archana Manohar Galrani<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stage Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Sanjjanaa Galrani<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Date of Birth<\/strong><\/td><td>October 10, 1989<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Birthplace<\/strong><\/td><td>Bengaluru, Karnataka<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Debut Film<\/strong><\/td><td>Soggadu (2005, Telugu)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Breakthrough<\/strong><\/td><td>Ganda Hendathi (2006, Kannada)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spouse<\/strong><\/td><td>Dr. Azeez Pasha<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Religion<\/strong><\/td><td>Islam (converted, new name Mahira)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Children<\/strong><\/td><td>One Son<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sanjjanaa_Galrani_Early_Life_Background\"><\/span>Sanjjanaa Galrani Early Life &amp; Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanjjanaa Galrani was born on <strong>October 10, 1989<\/strong>, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, into a Sindhi family. Her parents are Manohar and Reshma (Anitha) Galrani. She is the elder sister of actress Nikki Galrani. She completed her schooling at St. Mary\u2019s School and later studied at Bangalore University. From an early age, she was passionate about acting and modelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1.png 640w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-278x300.png 278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modeling_Career\"><\/span>Modeling Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanjjanaa began her modelling career in her teenage years and went on to feature in more than 60 advertisements. One of her most popular ad campaigns was the Fastrack commercial with John Abraham. Her successful modelling career helped her step into the film industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Film_Career\"><\/span>Film Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>She made her <strong>acting debut in Telugu cinema<\/strong> with <em>Soggadu<\/em> (2005). Her <strong>Kannada breakthrough<\/strong> came with <em>Ganda Hendathi<\/em> (2006), a remake of the Bollywood film <em>Murder<\/em>. She later appeared in Tamil films like <em>Oru Kadhal Seiveer<\/em> and gained huge recognition with the Telugu film <em>Bujjigadu<\/em> (2008) alongside Prabhas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Malayalam Films<\/strong>: <em>Casanovva<\/em>, <em>The King &amp; The Commissioner<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kannada Films<\/strong>: <em>Mathe Banni Preethsona<\/em>, <em>Dandupalya 2<\/em> (as Chandri)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telugu Films<\/strong>: <em>Bujjigadu<\/em>, <em>Police Police<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Awards_Achievements\"><\/span>Awards &amp; Achievements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, Sanjjanaa has received several awards and honours for her contributions to cinema and other activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bangalore Times Film Award<\/strong> (2011) \u2013 Best Actor in a Negative Role (Female)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limca Book of Records<\/strong> (2015) \u2013 Cycled continuously for 104 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GMASA Award<\/strong> (2016) \u2013 Celebrity Social Media Icon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2.png 640w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Television_Reality_Shows\"><\/span>Television &amp; Reality Shows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanjjanaa appeared on reality shows like <strong>Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1<\/strong> and <strong>Mujhse Shaadi Karoge<\/strong>. She also hosted and participated in game shows such as <em>Smart Show<\/em> (Malayalam) and <em>Sixth Sense<\/em> (Kannada).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Life\"><\/span>Personal Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020, she faced legal trouble after being arrested in a drug-related investigation in the Kannada film industry. She spent around three months in prison before being granted bail.Later, she converted to Islam, adopted the name <strong>Mahira<\/strong>, and married Bengaluru-based vascular surgeon <strong>Dr. Azeez Pasha<\/strong>. The couple has a son together. In 2023, she performed her first Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca with her family. Despite her conversion, she continues to respect her Hindu roots and has publicly expressed happiness about the Ram Temple consecration in Ayodhya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bigg_Boss_Telugu_9_Participation\"><\/span>Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Sanjjanaa Galrani is definitely a <strong>confirmed celebrity contestant on<a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/bigg-boss-telugu-9-grand-launch-premiere-date-host-format-confirmed-contestants\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8397\"> Bigg Boss Telugu 9<\/a>: Ranarangam, premiering on September 7, 2025,<\/strong> at 7 PM on <strong>Star Maa<\/strong> and <strong>JioHotstar<\/strong>. Her involvement adds notable star power to this star-studded and dramatically revamped season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Media_Profiles\"><\/span>Social Media Profiles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Instagram<\/strong> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sanjjanaagalrani\/?hl=en&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@sanjjanaagalrani<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook (Official Page)<\/strong> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sanjjanaagalrani\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sanjjanaa Galrani<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook (Team Page)<\/strong> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SanjjanaaGalraniteam\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Galranii Sanjjanaa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>X (Twitter)<\/strong> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sanjjanaag?lang=en&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">@SanjjanaaG<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>YouTube<\/strong> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/sanjjanaagalraniofficial\/videos?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sanjjanaa Galrani Official<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Who is Sanjjanaa Galrani?<\/strong><br \/> She is an Indian actress and model who has acted in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films. She is also the elder sister of actress Nikki Galrani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. What is Sanjjanaa Galrani\u2019s real name?<\/strong><br \/> Her birth name is <strong>Archana Manohar Galrani<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. When was Sanjjanaa Galrani born?<\/strong><br \/> She was born on <strong>October 10, 1989<\/strong>, in Bengaluru, Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Who is Sanjjanaa Galrani\u2019s husband?<\/strong><br \/> She is married to <strong>Dr. Azeez Pasha<\/strong>, a vascular surgeon from Bengaluru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Did Sanjjanaa Galrani convert to Islam?<\/strong><br \/> Yes, she converted to Islam, changed her name to <strong>Mahira<\/strong>, and performed Umrah in 2023 with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. What was her debut film?<\/strong><br \/> Her debut was in the Telugu film <em>Soggadu<\/em> (2005).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. What awards has Sanjjanaa Galrani won?<\/strong><br \/> She won the <strong>Bangalore Times Film Award (2011)<\/strong> and entered the <strong>Limca Book of Records (2015)<\/strong> for cycling 104 hours nonstop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanjjanaa Galrani\u2019s life is a blend of glamour, challenges, and transformation. From her rise in the South Indian film industry to her personal spiritual journey, she continues to remain in the public eye. Whether as an actress, model, or media personality, her story reflects resilience, versatility, and reinvention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sanjjanaa Galrani, also known as Archana Manohar Galrani, is an Indian actress and model who has worked across Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema. 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