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Date of birth27 February 1964
Age61 Years
BirthplaceMumbai
ProfessionActress, Lawyer, Producer, Social Activist, Singer
NationalityIndian
Marital statusDivorced
FamilyTwo sons: Arihant Kothari and Ayaan Lall
Kunika Sadanand Biography
Kunika Sadanand is an Indian actress, lawyer, producer and social activist from Mumbai. Active in film, television and digital projects since the late 1980
Early life and backgroundKunika Sadanand was born on 27 February 1964 in Mumbai, where she continues to be based. She studied law and completed a Bachelor of Legal Sciences and Bachelor of Legislative Law in Human Rights at the University of Mumbai, and later pursued a degree in forensics from NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad. Raised in a family with ties to the entertainment world, her father served in the armed forces and she has siblings who work in film and fashion.
Career
Kunika began her screen career in the late 1980s, making her film debut in 1988. Over the following decades she has worked across film, television and web projects, often taking on character roles. Her film appearances include Page 3 (2005), Yeh Dooriyan (2011), Bhouri (2016) and a role in the Pakistani film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018). On digital platforms she appeared in the ZEE5 web series Taish (2020) as the character Beeji.
On television she has featured in serials such as Sanjog Se Bani Sangini (2010–2011) on Zee TV, Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls (2015) on &TV and Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal (2015–2016) on BIG Magic. Her body of work spans supporting and memorable roles across genres.
In addition to acting, Kunika has worked behind the camera and in business. She served as an associate producer at Purple Pebble Pictures from March 2016 until September 2017. Earlier, around 2000, she founded an events company that organised live stage shows. She has also been involved in hospitality ventures and co-opened restaurants and a banquet hall in Mumbai during the 2000s.
Legal, activism and other pursuits
Kunika trained and practised in legal and forensic areas later in life. In October 2018 she began working as a legal advocate in Mumbai. Her education in human-rights law and forensics complements her outside work.
She founded the Tara Charitable Trust on 15 August 2005 to provide medical, educational and emotional support to underprivileged people, and later became a trustee of CHIP (Children in Progress) in Mumbai, an NGO focused on health and education for children. Her public activities have also included a brief foray into politics: she contested an election with the Nationalist Congress Party in 2007 and subsequently worked with the Congress party.
Personal life
Kunika has been married twice and is listed as divorced. She has two sons: Arihant Kothari from her first marriage and Ayaan Lall from her second marriage, the latter active in film as an actor, director and producer. Her family includes siblings who are involved in creative fields.
She has trained in other professional areas at different points in her life, including interior design, hospitality sales and airline ground services. She maintains a fitness routine that includes gym workouts and has spoken about lifestyle choices such as occasional alcohol consumption.
Public profile
Kunika has been recognised within the industry, receiving an WOW Iconic Personality Award in 2019. She remains visible on social media platforms and has participated in public conversations and interviews. In 2025 she received media attention following remarks made during a podcast appearance.
Latest updates
Recent years have seen Kunika balance acting roles with legal practice and charitable work. Notable recent screen credits include her 2018 appearance in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 and her 2020 role in the ZEE5 series Taish. Her ongoing commitments include legal advocacy and trusteeship responsibilities with charitable organisations.
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Recent Work
Web series on ZEE5 in which she played Beeji
2020Pakistani film in which she appeared as Celina's mother
2018Film appearance
2016Film appearance
2011Career Highlights
- Film debut in 1988
- WOW Iconic Personality Award (2019)
- Associate producer at Purple Pebble Pictures (2016–2017)
- Founded Tara Charitable Trust (2005)
- Began legal practice as an advocate in Mumbai (2018)
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