Bigg Boss 19 contestant Kunickaa Sadanand’s real story: Failed marriages, custody battle and affair with Kumar Sanu

Actress Kunickaa Sadanand who has entered the Bigg Boss 19 house with a bang. Welcomed by host Salman Khan, who has known her for years and worked with her in films like Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya and Hum Saath Saath Hain, Kunickaa is all set to begin her new journey. Over the years, her personal life, from failed marriages to her relationship with Kumar Sanu and raising her child as a single mother, has often been in the spotlight, making her story all the more interesting. (Photo: Instagram)

Kunickaa Sadanand’s acting journey began in Delhi, where she worked in several TV shows before stepping into films. Her first big opportunity came through Asrani’s wife, who introduced her to the world of acting. She got her breakthrough with the TV serial Swabhimaan, where she portrayed the role of a mother to an 18-year-old. At the age of 28, she stepped into films and started building her career. Soon, she became known for her bold and negative roles in films like Beta, Gumraah and Khiladi. (Photo: Instagram)

Over the years, Kunickaa experimented with both positive and negative roles, showing her versatility as an actress. However, she is best remembered for her role of Shanti, the close friend of Reema Lagoo’s character in the blockbuster Hum Saath-Saath Hain. The film helped her early career days and won hearts of many. (Photo: Instagram)

Behind the glamour, Kunickaa’s personal life was filled with challenges. At the young age of 18, she married a man who was reportedly 13 years older than her. The couple soon welcomed her first child, however just within a year, issues started arising in her marriage. Kunickaa found it difficult to adjust in a joint family and soon walked out of the house with her son and filed for divorce. (Photo: Instagram)

After filing for divorce, Kunickaa faced a long 8 years custody battle for her son. By the time her son turned 14, he grew tired of the conflict and requested his mother to let it go. After witnessing her child’s condition, Kunickaa decided to give up and her son’s custody went to her husband. (Photo: Instagram)

After her first marriage ended, Kunickaa Sadanand gave love another chance. She fell in love with Sunil Sikand, the son of legendary actor Pran, and the two soon started living together. Their relationship was full of passion and adventures, and for a while, life felt exciting. However, since both were still young at the time, their bond couldn’t last long. After living together for some time, Kunickaa realised that it was better for both of them to go their separate ways. (Photo: Instagram)

At the age of 35, Kunickaa married again, this time to a man from the United States. After their wedding, she moved abroad and soon became a mother to a baby boy. Life seemed to have taken a positive turn, but Kunickaa wasn’t content being just a homemaker. She missed her work and the life she had built in Mumbai. Eventually, she decided to return to India and continue her journey in the entertainment industry. (Photo: Instagram)

Kunickaa’s second marriage, too, could not survive. The couple parted ways and divorced in 2006, but unlike the first time, the separation wasn’t difficult. This time, she did not have to fight for custody, and her son stayed with her. Kunickaa since then raised her son as a single mother. She focused on raising her son while also balancing her work life. (Photo: Instagram)

In the 1990s, Kunickaa hit headlines for her alleged affair with singer Kumar Sanu. At the time, Sanu was already married but going through a difficult phase in his relationship. He found comfort in Kunickaa’s company, and soon the two grew close. She began travelling with him for his concerts and even took care of his personal responsibilities. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Kunickaa admitted, “I was like a wife to him. I considered him my husband.” (Photo: Instagram)

Kunickaa and Kumar Sanu shared a strong bond for almost five years. During this time, she encouraged him to focus on his fitness and style, helping him stay at his best during the peak of his career. However, problems arose in Kunickaa and Kumar's bond when the latter's then-wife, Rita, came into the picture. Rita was angry since there was a delay in the payment of the child support she was owed. Rita once even reportedly attacked Kunickaa’s car with a hockey stick. Although Kunickaa and Kumar shared a strong bond, their relationship ended in a short period. (Photo: Instagram)