Sanjay Gagnani is an Indian actor who mostly works in the Indian television industry. He is famous for playing a negative role named Prithvi Malhotra in Zee TV show Kundali Bhagya.
Wiki/Biography
Sanjay Gagnani was born on Saturday, 24 September 1988 (age 33 years; in 2021) in Gujarat. His zodiac sign is Libra. Sanjay Gagnani obtained his BBA degree from Sinhgadh Institute Pune, Diploma in Event Management from MET, Mumbai, and Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication (filmmaking) from National Institute of Event Management, Pune, Mumbai after completing his schooling at St. Joseph Convent School, Biliomora, Gujarat.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements (approx): Chest – 40 inches, Waist – 32 inches, Biceps – 14 inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
His mother’s name is Smita Gagnani.
Sanjay Gagnani’s parents
Wife & Children
Sanjay Gagnani got married to Poonam Preet on 28 November 2021.
Sanjay Gagnani and Poonam Preet wedding pictures
Relationships/Affairs
Sanjay Gagnani has been in a relationship with television actress Poonam Preet since 2013.
Sanjay Gagnani with his girlfriend Poonam Preet
Career
Television
In 1995 and 1998, Sanjay made his debut with lead roles in several episodes of the series Aahat and CID In 2010, he acted in the series Bairi Piya on Colors TV. In 2014, he was featured in the first season of the web series Encounter. The following year, she appeared in the television series Veera on Star Plus. In 2017, she was cast in Ekta Kapoor’s show Kundali Bhagya where she appeared in a negative lead role and gained great popularity among the audience.
Sanjay Gagnani in a still from the show Kundali Bhagya
Movie
She made her Bollywood debut with the films Rakhtbeej and Heroine in 2012. In 2014, she appeared in the film Freedom directed by Vivek Agnihotri. In 2016, she appeared in the Marathi film Pinddaan which was critically acclaimed by critics.
Award
- In 2021, Sanjay Gagnani won the Gold Award for Best Actor in a Negative Lead Role for the show Kundali Bhagya.
- In 2019, Sanjay Gagnani was nominated in the Telly India Awards for being the best actor in a Negative Lead Role.
Favourite
- Food: Rajmah Chawal, Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani
- Movie: Before The Sunset (Hollywood)
- Travel Destinations: Goa and Vietnam
Car Collection
Sanjay Gagnani owns an Audi car.
Sanjay Gagnani with his Audi car
Facts/Trivia
- At the age of 18, Sanjay’s father gifted him a bicycle which he used to drive to his college.
- Sanjay Gagnani was an average student in his studies. However, she used to participate in all the college festivals and other competitions like modeling and dance which made her popular in her college.
- After completing his school education, he went to Mumbai to continue his college education. In college, he won the Mr Fresher title.
- In his spare time, Sanjay Gagnani enjoys dancing and traveling to distant locations.
- Sanjay Gagnani is a fitness enthusiast. He does physical exercise every day. She often posts pictures of herself on her social media accounts while working out at the gym.
Sanjay Gagnani during physical exercise at the gym
- Sanjay is often featured by several famous magazines and tabloids in their articles.
Sanjay Gagnani in a newspaper article
- Sanjay Gagnani was considered the ‘Most Desirable Man’ on television by The Times of India newspaper in 2020.
Sanjay Gagnani is currently in the top ten list of Most Wanted Men by Times of India
- Sanjay Gagnani was born and brought up in Gujarat. He moved to Mumbai for his higher studies. In an interview with a prominent media house, Sanjay spoke about the struggles he faced in his acting and modeling career when he moved to Mumbai. He went on to talk about his love for sports, and the popularity he gained after working in Zee TV’s show Kundali Bhagya. He said,
Born and brought up in Gujarat, I love acting and sports. Then I moved to Mumbai, I tried modelling, featured in various shows to end up playing a character that most TV viewers love to hate. I remember when I got this show, ‘Kundali Bhagya,’ it was a cameo character that was supposed to last for two-three months but the way it built up was unbelievable, it’s been three years now and I’m the negative lead now.”
- Later, Sanjay Gagnani opened his own restaurant called ‘Foodies’ in Mumbai. Reportedly, he is also a foodie who likes to explore new types and flavors of food.
Sanjay Gagnani restaurant poster
- In 2021, Sanjay Gagnani featured in a music video titled ‘Tere Baare.’
Sanjay Gagnani (right) on the poster of Tere Baare song
- Apart from being an actor, Sanjay Gagnani also plays the role of a DJ as an activity to pass the time.
- Sanjay Gagnani often advertises various food and commercial products on his Instagram account.
Sanjay Gagnani while endorsing a food brand
- Sanjay Gagnani is a compassionate dog lover. Her pet dog’s name is Flirty. He often shares pictures of his pet dog on his social media accounts.
Sanjay Gagnani with his pet dog
- In 2014, films titled Rose, My First Million, and Bad Throw of Sanjay Gagnani were featured in the Goa Short Film festival. Sanjay Gagnani is the main character in all the movies. He is also the screenwriter of the film Bad Thow.
- Sanjay Gagnani has done print modeling for Indian commercial brands such as Wipro, HP, SIyaram, Park Hyatt Resort and Spa, Goa, Britannia, HDFC Bank, Nescafe and Sukhwani Builders.
- Sanjay Gagnani married his girlfriend and fiancee Poonam Preet on 28 November 2021. He was in a relationship with Poonam for over ten years. They both met on Facebook in 2012. In an interview with a media, Sanjay said he got engaged to Poonam Preet in 2018 but due to the lockdown, they postponed their wedding. He said,
We have been waiting for this for a long time and both our families have also been waiting to see us get married. Even our friends, when they see us, keep asking when you want to get married. We are waiting for the epidemic phase to pass and now that we have reached the 100 crore vaccination mark and things seem to be under control, we can have a celebration where I can reach out to my seniors and family. I think this is the right time to propose to her.”
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
