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Ananya S Rao (Bigg Boss) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth10 August 1998

Age25 (as of 2023)

BirthplaceHyderabad

ProfessionActress, Model, Content Creator, Social Media Influencer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Sadashiva Rao; Mother - Manjula S Rao; Sister - Apoorva S Rao

Ananya S Rao (Bigg Boss) Biography

Ananya S Rao is an Indian actress, model, content creator and social media influencer who rose to wider attention after appearing on Netflix’s In Real Love

Early life and background

Ananya S Rao was born on 10 August 1998 in Hyderabad and grew up with strong ties to Mangalore, which is listed as her hometown. She completed her schooling at Ladyhill Victoria High School in Mangalore. Ananya is one half of a performing pair with her twin sister Apoorva S Rao; the siblings are popularly known as the “Mangalore Sisters” and built an early foundation in classical dance together.

The sisters trained in Bharatanatyam and, by 2013, had given more than 300 classical dance stage performances. That training has remained a visible part of Ananya’s public identity alongside her work in entertainment and social media.

Career

Ananya works across multiple creative fields: acting, modelling, content creation and social media influencing. She first reached a broader audience through reality television, appearing as a contestant on the Netflix reality series In Real Love in 2023. Her television work continued later that year when she participated in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7, the regional edition of the long-running reality show.

Alongside on-screen appearances, Ananya maintains a presence on social platforms where she shares lifestyle, fitness and personal content. She is a fitness enthusiast who frequently posts about her workout routine and gym sessions. Her online persona also highlights her interest in travel, pets and fashion, and she is regularly photographed with her pet dog, Blacky.

Ananya’s extracurricular recognition includes the Karnataka Chethana State Title Award, and she has cultivated a modelling and influencer career that leverages her classical dance background, fitness commitment and visibility from reality television.

Public profile

Ananya is known by the nickname Annu on social media and is active on Instagram. Physically, she is around 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall with reported measurements of approximately 32-26-34, a weight near 50 kg (110 lbs), dark brown eyes and black hair. She bears multiple tattoos, which are part of her public image.

Her family includes her parents, Sadashiva Rao and Manjula S Rao, and her twin sister Apoorva, who is described as an actress, dancer and entrepreneur. Ananya’s nationality is Indian and her zodiac sign is Leo.

Personal life

As of the information available through 2023, Ananya is unmarried. She formed a connection with Dhruv Barman, a basketball player, while working on the Netflix series In Real Love; reports indicate the pair remained linked after the show’s filming. Ananya is a dog lover and is frequently pictured with her pet.

Latest updates

In 2023 Ananya’s profile was elevated by two reality television appearances: the Netflix series In Real Love and Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7, the latter hosted by Kamal Haasan and broadcast on Star Vijay with streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Those projects increased her visibility and reinforced her crossover between traditional performance — notably classical dance — and contemporary influencer-driven platforms.

Ongoing, Ananya continues to be active on social media, share fitness content and pursue opportunities in acting and modelling while maintaining her public association with classical dance and regional cultural roots.
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Recent Work

In Real Love

Contestant on the Netflix reality series (2023)

2023
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7

Contestant on the reality TV show aired in 2023

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Contestant on Netflix reality series In Real Love (2023)
  2. Contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 (2023)
  3. Karnataka Chethana State Title Award
  4. Trained Bharatanatyam dancer with over 300 stage performances by 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ananya S Rao (Bigg Boss) born?

10 August 1998

What is Ananya S Rao (Bigg Boss) known for?

Actress, Model, Content Creator, Social Media Influencer

What is Ananya S Rao (Bigg Boss)’s marital status?

Unmarried