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Sana Saeed is an Indian actress and model. She has appeared in several Indian TV serials and films. She is well-known for her role as Anjali in the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
Wiki/Biography
Sana Saeed was born on Thursday, 22 September 1988 (age 35 years; as of 2023) in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and Management Studies from H. R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. She also holds a diploma and an advanced diploma in Marketing and Advertising. In 2016, she did a certificate course in acting and filmmaking at the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 1″
Weight (approx.): 52 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): 34-23-34
Family
Sana Saeed belongs to a Muslim family.
Parents & Siblings
Her father’s name is Late Abdul Ahad Saeed. Her father passed away on 22 March 2020 because of multiple organ failures. Not much information is available about her mother’s name and profession.
Sadia Saeed and Nyela Saeed Kapadia are the two sisters of Sana Saeed. Sadia is the Founder and Chief Psychologist of Inner Space Counseling and Nyela is a Certified Fitness Expert.
Fiancé
In December 2022, she got engaged to Csaba Wagner who is the Company Director and Supervising Sound Designer at Sweet Justice Sound Inc, Los Angeles.
Relationships/Affairs
Sana Saeed was rumoured to be in a relationship with Dipesh Patel, who is an artist and a DJ. However, it is said that they both were faking their relationship for the show ‘Nach Baliye 7.’
Career
Film
Sana Saeed’s first appearance as a child artist was in 1998, in the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. She played the role of Anjali Khanna in the movie. In 2021, the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai completed its 23 years of making. On the occasion, Sana expressed her gratitude by stating,
There are times when I’ve said it and felt the gratitude behind the words wholeheartedly, but I don’t think I ever understood what those two words truly meant until this very moment. Now I think I need a new phrase because thank you is insufficient in this situation. She signed off the post with these words: “Like they said it Karan Johar, Dharma Movies. “It’s not a movie, it’s an emotion.”
In 2000, she appeared as a child artist in the films Badal and Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega.
In 2012, she made her debut as an adult in the Bollywood film, Student of the Year. In the film, she played the role of Tanya Israni, Rohan’s ex-girlfriend.
In 2014, Sana appeared in two short films titled Caught In The Web and Fugly.
Television
Sana appeared in several television programs, such as Fox Kids (2001-2003), Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan (2002-2003), Kahiin To Hoga (2003), Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar (2005), Sapna Babul Ka… Bidaai (2007), Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na (2008), Lo Ho Gayi Pooja Iss Ghar Ki (2008-2009), Sasural Genda Phool (2011), Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2013), and Laal Ishq (2018).
She appeared as a comedian in the Indian comedy show ‘Comedy Circus’ in 2018.
Reality Shows
She appeared in several reality shows like ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6’ (2013), ‘Nach Baliye 7’ (2015) and ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi: Kabhi Peeda, Kabhi Keeda’ (2016).
She was the first runner-up in the seventh season of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.
Guest Appearances
Sana Saeed appeared as a guest in various Indian TV reality shows, including Big Boss 6 (2012), MTV Splits villa (2013), The Khatra Khatra Show (2019), Kitchen Champion 5 (2019) and The Khatra Khatra Show (2022).
Awards
In 1998, she won the Sansui Viewer’s Choice Awards for Best Child Actress, for her acting in ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.’
Favourites
- Film: Dostana and Fashion
- Song: The Reason by Hoobastank
- Perfume: Victoria’s Secret – Vanilla Lace and Baby Doll by Yves Saint Laurent
- Destination: Banyan Tree Samui in Thailand and New York
Facts/Trivia
- For the selection of the character of Anjali, in the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Sana Saeed was chosen out of 200 contestants.
- In 2015, Sana Saeed launched a car brand called Hyundai Creta.
- Sana Saeed faced opposition at her home regarding her entry into the Bollywood Industry, as her father was afraid of exposure to the wrong kind.
- Sana Saeed is an avid pet lover.
- Sana Saeed is a fitness enthusiast.