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With a career spanning over two decades, Kunickaa Sadanand has acted in more than a hundred films.
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Kunickaa Sadanand with Salman Khan.
Bigg Boss 19 is finally here! The grand premiere of Salman Khan’s controversial reality show was held on Sunday, August 24. Among others, veteran actress Kunickaa Sadanand also entered the show and will now be seen in the drama-filled Bigg Boss house.
With a career spanning over two decades, she has acted in more than a hundred films and carved a niche for herself with her bold characters and strong screen presence. As curiosity grows around her possible Bigg Boss entry, here we dive deep into her personal life and Bollywood career.
Kunickaa Sadanand’s Rise To Fame
Kunickaa’s acting journey began with theatre in Delhi before she moved to Mumbai to chase her Bollywood dream. She made her film debut at the age of 28 in the 1988 horror movie Kabrastan. Over the years, she left an indelible mark with her performances in over 110 films, where she was mostly seen essaying negative roles or bold characters that left a mark on audiences.
Some of the most popular films credited to her name include Beta, Gumraah and Khiladi. Many also remember her as Reema Lagoo’s friend Shanti in Hum Saath-Saath Hain and for her powerful portrayal of an 18-year-old mother in the hit TV serial Swabhimaan.
Personal Life And Challenges
Born into a multicultural family with a South Indian father and a Punjabi-English mother, Kunickaa was the eldest of four siblings. Her personal life, however, was full of challenges. The actress’ first marriage to a Marwari man who was 13 years older than her ended within two-and-a-half years. Together, they welcomed a son, and for the little one, they fought a long eight-year custody battle. Later, the child chose to stay with his father.
Despite the struggles, she did not give up and gave love another chance, only to end up with another failed marriage and even a live-in relationship. Always determined, she then decided to focus on raising her child. Speaking about her journey, she once told an outlet, “I have no regrets or ill feelings towards anybody. Both my ex-husbands are my friends. I am a motivational speaker and I share my life’s many experiences with others. As you keep healing yourself, it’s amazing how happy you become.”
Her Relationship With Kumar Sanu
Kunickaa recently opened up about her relationship with singer Kumar Sanu, revealing that it took place while he was still married. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, she shared that Kumar Sanu had been struggling with depression due to his troubled marriage, which deeply affected him.
She said their relationship lasted six years, but they kept it private out of respect for his family and children. “We only appeared in public when performing at shows together. I helped select his clothes and managed arrangements for his performances. I was like his wife and considered him like my husband. It felt like a relationship similar to Shakuntala and Dushyant. But later, I discovered things about him that broke my heart,” Kunickaa revealed.
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