Bigg Boss Telugu 9 contestant Sanjjanaa Galrani: Here’s everything you need to know about the actress

The much-talked-about Bigg Boss Telugu 9, hosted by Nagarjuna Akkineni, has kick-started with a mix of celebrities and commoners, making the season more intriguing than ever. Among the celebrity contestants is actress Sanjjanaa Galrani, who has worked across multiple film industries and is known for her bold personality, glamorous roles, and resilience both on and off screen.
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Sanjjanaa made her film debut in the mid-2000s with a small role in Soggadu. She rose to fame with the Kannada film Ganda Hendathi (2006), a remake of the Bollywood movie Murder. Her Telugu breakthrough came with Puri Jagannadh’s Bujjigadu (2008), where she starred alongside Prabhas and Trisha.
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Over the years, Sanjjanaa has featured in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films. Some of her notable appearances include the Malayalam big-budget film Casanova (2012) opposite Mohanlal and the Kannada crime drama Dandupalya 2 (2017). With her diverse choices, she has managed to balance glamorous roles with performance-oriented ones.
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Sanjjanaa is no stranger to reality television. She participated in the very first season of Bigg Boss Kannada, where she was eliminated on Day 14. She later appeared on the Hindi reality show Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, which further expanded her visibility among national audiences.
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In 2020, Sanjjanaa faced a major setback when she was arrested in connection with a drug case related to the Kannada film industry. She spent three months in custody before being released on bail. Despite the controversy, she has managed to remain active in the entertainment space, determined to move forward.
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Off-screen, Sanjjanaa leads a fulfilling family life. She is married to Bangalore-based vascular surgeon Azeez Pasha, and the couple are parents to a young son.
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With her entry into Bigg Boss Telugu 9, Sanjjanaa is expected to bring her bold, outspoken, and glamorous persona into the house. Having already experienced reality TV once before, fans are eager to see how she adapts to the high-pressure environment this time around.
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