Sanjjanaa Galrani
Sanjjanaa Galrani | |
|---|---|
 Galrani in 2012 | |
| Born | Archana Galrani |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Sanjana, Archana, Mahira |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse |
Azeez Pasha (m. 2018) |
| Relatives | Nikki Galrani (sister) |
Sanjjanaa Galrani (now known as Mahira) is an Indian model and actress who made her film debut in the Telugu movie soggadu (2005), and soon known for her controversial role in the Kannada film Ganda Hendathi (2006). Her supporting role in the 2008 Telugu film Bujjigadu.[2][3] In 2017, she played Chandri in the Kannada crime drama Dandupalya 2.[4][5][6]
Early years and personal life
Brought up in Bangalore, Sanjjanaa is of Sindhi origin.[7] When she was doing her PUC, she received her first modelling offer. She continued her studies while working as a part-time model. [8] She appeared in over 60 television advertisements,[8] the most notable being a Fastrack advertisement with John Abraham.[7] She has a sister, Nikki Galrani, who is also an actress.[9][10]
She married Azeez Pasha and converted to Islam in October 2018. She changed her name to Mahira after her marriage which took place in October 2018.[11]
Career
Debut (2005)
After appearing in advertisements and as child artist in roles in the films Soggadu and Panduranga Vittala,[12] she got her first starring role in Ganda Hendathi.[8]
Her first release, however, was the Tamil documentary feature film, Oru Kadhal Seiveer. S R Ashok Kumar of The Hindu noted that Sanjjanaa, then credited under her birth name, was "very beautiful but has to work on her acting".[13]
Ganda Hendathi, a Kannada remake of the Hindi film Murder (2004), itself an adaptation of the Hollywood film Unfaithful (2002).[14][15][16] The film was released in Telugu as Mogudu Pellam O Boy Friend. A reviewer from nowrunning.com criticised her performance in emotional sequences,[17] while Sify wrote, "Sanjjanaa has made a decent debut and she is extremely daring and does justice to her role".[14]
In 2008, she made her official Telugu film debut in Puri Jagannadh's Bujjigadu, in which she played the role of Kangana alongside Prabhas and Trisha Krishnan. Although this was a supporting role, it gained her considerable attention and popularity.[7][18] In 2010, she was seen in the Telugu film Police Police, which was followed by a cameo role in Huduga Hudugi. Her final release of that year was Mylari with Shivrajkumar, in which she played a journalist and was featured in a special song opposite Shivrajkumar. The film's success gained her offers in Kannada cinema. She won the Bangalore Times Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Female in 2012 for I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona.[19][20]
In January 2012, she played one of the lead female roles in Casanovva, her maiden Malayalam venture. Reportedly the costliest Malayalam production of all time,[7] and co-starring Mohanlal and Shriya Saran, the film saw Sanjjanaa portray a salsa dancer.[21] Director Rosshan Andrrews signed her for the particular role, since she was trained in salsa.[7] Her last release is her second Malayalam film, the Shaji Kailas directed The King & the Commissioner, co-starring Mammooty and Suresh Gopi. Later in 2012 she appeared in films including Narasimha, Ondu Kshanadalli, Sagar, all of which being Kannada projects, and Yamaho Yama.
In 2013 she appeared in Jagan Nirdoshi in Telugu which was made under Padmalaya Films and in Mahanadhi in Kannada, which was her first heroine-centric film. She was then seen in Nenem…Chinna Pillana?[22] She is currently filming for a Telugu film, Saradha, directed by RP Patnaik.[23][24]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Soggadu | Anu | Telugu | Uncredited role |
| 2006 | Oru Kadhal Seiveer | Subha | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Ganda Hendathi | Sanjana | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Jackpot | Herself | Cameo appearance | |
| 2007 | Autograph Please | Herself | ||
| 2008 | Arjun | Sanjana | ||
| Varasdhaara | Sanjana | |||
| Bujjigadu | Kangana | Telugu | ||
| 2009 | Satyameva Jeyathe | Sanjana | ||
| Mast Maja Maadi | Herself | Kannada | Cameo appearance | |
| Samardhudu | Telugu | |||
| 2010 | Police Police | Sandhya | ||
| Huduga Hudugi | Kannada | Special appearance | ||
| Mylari | Swathi | |||
| 2011 | Ee Sanje | Anu | ||
| Rangappa Hogbitna | Sneha | |||
| Dusshasana | Kajal | Telugu | ||
| I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona | Sinchana | Kannada | ||
| Take It Easy | Herself | Cameo appearance | ||
| Mugguru | Yamini | Telugu | ||
| 2012 | Ko Ko | Kannada | Special appearance | |
| Casanovva | Nidhi | Malayalam | ||
| The King & the Commissioner | Nitha Rathore | [25] | ||
| Narasimha | Rani | Kannada | ||
| Ondu Kshanadalli | Shilpa | |||
| Sagar | Jenny | |||
| Yamaho Yama | Nisha | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Mahanadhi | Meenakshi | Kannada | |
| Nenem…Chinna Pillana? | Telugu | |||
| Jagan Nirdoshi | ||||
| 2014 | Love You Bangaram | Special appearance[26] | ||
| Agraja | Kannada | |||
| 2015 | Rebel | Laila | ||
| Ram-Leela | ||||
| Bangalore 560023 | [27] | |||
| Ring Road | ||||
| Avunu 2 | Sanjana | Telugu | ||
| 2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Gayathri | [28] | |
| Just Akasmika | Aarohi | Kannada | [29] | |
| Santheyalli Nintha Kabira | ||||
| Mandya to Mumbai | [30] | |||
| 2017 | Dandupalya 2 | Chandri | [31][32] | |
| 2 Countries | Tamannah | Telugu | ||
| 2018 | Rajasimha | Kannada | ||
| Dandupalya 3 | Chandri | |||
| 2020 | Untitled Mani Ram - Ramar Movie | Tamil | Filming[33] | |
| Chila Nerangalil Chilar | Malayalam |
Television
- Sanjana was a contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada in its debut season.[34]
- Swarna Khadgam/Illayathalapathy as Queen Mahadatri. Produced by Arka Media Works and directed by Yata Satya Narayana.
- Sanjjanaa[35] was a contestant of the hindi reality tv show Mujhse Shaadi Karoge.
Awards
- Best Actor in a Negative Role Female for Mathe Banni Preethsona – The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011[36]
- In 2015, she entered into the Limca Book of World Records by cycling for 104 hours.[37]
- She was given the Celebrity Social Media Icon 2016 award by GMASA.[38]
Arrest related to alleged drug usage
Sanjana Galrani and her mother were arrested a day after they were detained on September 8, 2020 by the Central Crime Branch (CCB), Bengaluru for their alleged involvement in the drug case. [39][40] She was arrested along with actress Ragini Dwivedi, Viren Khanna and BK Ravishankar who was also in connection with the drug racket case.[41]
References
- ^ "Sandalwood actress Sanjjanaa converted to Islam, changed name to Mahira". Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Sanjana hopes to make a mark – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ "Sanjana on a roll – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ Upadhyaya, Prakash (10 June 2016). "Hot Sanjjjanaa turns cold-blooded murderer in 'Dandupalya 2' [PHOTOS]". International Business Times, India Edition.
- ^ "Sanjana Galrani's nude footage from Dandupalya 2 leaked, stirs yet another controversy". 19 July 2017.
- ^ "Kannada actor Sanjjanaa Galrani's nude video from Dandupalya 2 leaked". Hindustan Times. 19 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Sanjjanaa dancing her way into Mollywood". Archived from the original on 30 January 2012.
- ^ a b c "Sanjana Interview". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Nikki Galrani sister Sanjana Galrani says she was not fully nude while shooting for the scene in Dandupalyam 2 – Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Kannada Actress Sanjjanaa Galrani Arrested As Drugs Probe Widens". NDTV.com.
- ^ "Sandalwood actress Sanjjanaa converted to Islam, changed name to Mahira". Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Sanjjanaa reunites with Sogadu director". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Sordid affair – Oru Kadhal Seiveer". The Hindu. 10 March 2006.
- ^ a b "Review : Ganda Hendathi". Sify. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Ganda Hendathi Review". nowrunning. 1 February 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Ganda Hendathi review. Ganda Hendathi Kannada movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Ganda Hendathi Review | Ganda Hendathi Kannada Movie Review by RGV". NOWRUNNING.
- ^ "Sanjana loves auto ride". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "The Times of India: Latest News India, World & Business News, Cricket & Sports, Bollywood". The Times Of India.
- ^ "Sanjjanaa took home the Best Actor in a Negative Role Female award". The Times Of India.
- ^ "A season of releases for Sanjjanaa". dna. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Sweden calling for Sanjjanaa's next Telugu film – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ "Three men for Sanjjanaa – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ Features, Express. "Sanjjanaa lives her dreams". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ^ "'Malayalam industry is very professional' - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sanjjanaa's wait continues". Deccan Chronicle. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ^ "Sanjjanaa enjoying 'spicy' song shoot for Bangalore 23 – The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ^ "Elated to act with Pawan Kalyan: Sanjjanaa". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Sanjjana recommends Tilak for Just Akasmika". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ "Sanjjana in 'Life In a Metro'". Sify.com. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ^ "Sanjana goes de-glam to play a cold-blooded murderer - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sanjjana goes de glam to play cold blooded murderer". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ^ "விஜய் டிவி ராமருக்கு ஜோடியாக நடிக்கும் பிரபல நடிகையின் தங்கை..." nakkheeran. 7 September 2019.
- ^ "'Bigg Boss - I tolerated Thilak's cheap comments thrice: Sanjjanna '". Filmibeat. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Sanjjanaa turns producer". timesofindia. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011". The Times Of India. 21 June 2012.
- ^ "Sanjjanaa's in the Limca Book of Records - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "GMASA 2016 Wraps Up With A Bang". TechTree.com.
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/after-ragini-dwivedi-actress-sanjjanaa-galrani-arrested-for-links-with-peddlers/articleshow/78007622.cms
- ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/bengaluru/special-court-rejects-bail-plea-of-sanjana-galrani-ragini-dwivedi-in-drugs-case/story-9wkDQY3SQd4HsXTA2ombmL.html
- ^ https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sandalwood-drug-racket-kannada-actress-sanjjanaa-galrani-s-police-custody-ends-today-1722268-2020-09-16
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