Sana Sayyad Biography: Husband, Age, Religion, Net Worth, Movies, Children, Height, Serials

Biography

Sana Sayyad is an Indian television actress and model, born on October 29, 1996, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

She rose to prominence after participating in MTV’s Splitsvilla Season 8 (2015), where she finished as runner-up.

She made her acting debut in television serials and gained widespread recognition for her lead role as Drishti Sharma in the supernatural thriller Divya Drishti (Star Plus).

She later starred in notable shows, including Spy Bahu (as Sejal Kotadia) and appeared in Kundali Bhagya (as Dr. Palki Khurana), among others.

Sana married entrepreneur Imaad Shamsi in a Nikaah ceremony on June 25, 2021, after publicly announcing their relationship earlier that year. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in October 2024. With a strong presence on social media and a career spanning over a decade in Hindi television, Sana remains a popular figure in the industry.

Indian actress and model
Sana Sayyad
Wiki Facts & About Data
Stage Name:	Sana Sayyad
Born:	29 October 1994 (age 31 years old)
Place of Birth:	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality:	Indian
Education:	S.C.D. Barfiwala High School, Mithibai Motiram Kundnani College of Commerce & Economics
Height:	170 cm
Parents:	Yaquib Sayyad
Siblings:	2
Spouse:	Imaad Shamsi (m. 2021)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Utkarsh Gupta (2015)
Children:	Imaan Shamsi
Occupation:	Actress • Model
Net Worth:	$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Sana Sayyad was born on 29 October 1996 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She grew up in a well-to-do Indian Muslim family of Sayyad (Syed) descent. She follows Islam.

Her father, Yaquib Sayyad, works in the Merchant Navy, while her mother’s name is not publicly disclosed. She has one younger brother and one younger sister, whose names are also not publicly known.

From a young age, Sana showed a strong inclination toward acting and aspired to build a career in the entertainment industry.

She completed her schooling at S.C.D. Barfiwala High School in Mumbai, and later graduated from Mithibai Motiram Kundnani College of Commerce & Economics (MMK College) in Mumbai.

Career

Sana Sayyad began her entertainment career in 2015 on MTV Splitsvilla Season 8, where she finished as runner-up with Utkarsh Gupta.

That same year, she made her acting debut as Ashita in Boyz Will Be Boyz on Big Magic. In 2016, she played Aditi in Jaana Na Dil Se Door on Star Plus. She later appeared as Amrit Kakkar in Papa By Chance on Star Bharat.

Her big break came in 2019 when she starred as Drishti Sharma Shergill in Star Plus’ Divya Drishti. This supernatural romantic thriller, opposite Adhvik Mahajan, ran until 2020 and brought her widespread recognition.

From 2020 to 2021, she played Sonam Goel in Lockdown Ki Love Story. In 2022, she took on the role of Sejal Kotadia Nanda, also known as Mahira Mirza, a RAW agent in Colors TV’s Spy Bahu with Sehban Azim. This highlighted her range in both drama and action.

Between 2023 and 2024, Sana joined Zee TV’s Kundali Bhagya as Dr. Palki Khurana. She played a caring doctor introduced after a 20-year leap. She left the show in May 2024 because of her pregnancy.

Sana has also made guest appearances in shows like Kumkum Bhagya. Additionally, she has appeared in episodic series such as Crime Patrol.

She remains a well-known figure in Hindi television. She is recognized for her strong lead roles in daily soaps and supernatural dramas and maintains an active social media presence.

Social Media

• Instagram: Sana Sayyad (@sana_sayyad29)
• Wikipedia: Sana Sayyad
• IMDb: Sana Sayyad
• Facebook: Sana Sayyad (@sanasayyad19)
• YouTube: Sana Sayyad

Personal Life

Sana Sayyad was born on 29 October 1996 and is currently 31 years old. She stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm).

She was previously linked with Utkarsh Gupta, her co-contestant from MTV Splitsvilla Season 8 in 2015, with whom she shared a brief relationship after the show.

Later, Sana began dating Mumbai-based entrepreneur Imaad Shamsi, a college acquaintance, and publicly announced their relationship in February 2021.

The couple tied the knot on 25 June 2021 in an intimate Nikaah ceremony, marking her only marriage so far. On 9 October 2024, Sana and Imaad welcomed their first child, a daughter, Imaan Shamsi.

Net Worth

Sana Sayyad has an estimated net worth of $5 million (approximately ₹40-42 crores, based on current exchange rates).

This figure reflects her earnings from over a decade in the Hindi television industry, including prominent lead roles in shows like Divya Drishti, Spy Bahu, and Kundali Bhagya, as well as earlier reality TV appearances, brand endorsements, and social media influence.

As a popular TV actress with a strong fan following, her income primarily comes from acting fees (reportedly around ₹35,000 per episode during her active shows), sponsored content, and other entertainment ventures.

Filmography

• MTV Splitsvilla Season 8 (2015) – Contestant (runner-up)
• Boyz Will Be Boyz (Big Magic, 2015) – Ashita
• Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2015) – Avanti (episodic)
• Jaana Na Dil Se Door (Star Plus, 2016–2017) – Aditi Vashisht
• MTV Girls on Top (2016) – Megha
• Crime Patrol (2017) – Manisha (episodic)
• Papa By Chance (Star Bharat, 2018) – Amrit Chopra
• Divya Drishti (Star Plus, 2019–2020) – Drishti Sharma Shergill (lead role, breakthrough)
• Lockdown Ki Love Story (Star Plus, 2020–2021) – Sonam Goel
• Spy Bahu (Colors TV, 2022) – Sejal Kotadia Nanda / Mahira Mirza (lead role)
• Kundali Bhagya (Zee TV, 2023–2024) – Dr. Palki Khurana (lead role post-generation leap; exited in 2024 due to pregnancy)

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