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Sakshi Shivanand Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth15 April 1977

Age48 Years

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSagar Brahmbhatt

FamilySister: Shilpa Anand; Mother: Parveen Shivanand; Father: Shivanand (deceased)

Sakshi Shivanand Biography

Sakshi Shivanand is an Indian actress known for work across Hindi and South Indian film industries. Born and raised in Mumbai, she began her screen career​

Early life and background

Sakshi Shivanand was born on 15 April 1977 in Mumbai. She grew up in the city that would also become the base for much of her professional life. Her father was named Shivanand and is deceased; her mother, Parveen Shivanand, has worked as a teacher associated with Abroad Study in New York. Sakshi’s family includes a younger brother and a sister, Shilpa Anand (also known as Ohanna Shivanand), who worked as an actress and model.

Career

Sakshi made her film debut in Telugu cinema in 1993, appearing in Anna Vadina. She soon branched out into multiple Indian film industries. Her first Hindi film role came in 1995 in Janam Kundli. Over the following years she took parts in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada productions, making a special appearance in the 1996 Malayalam film Indra Prastham and appearing in the Tamil film Pudhayal in 1997. She played a lead role in the Kannada film Galate Aliyandru in 2000.

Across languages, Sakshi’s filmography includes a range of mainstream and regional projects. In Hindi she appeared in titles such as Papa Kehte Hai (1996), Zanjeer (1998), Krodh (2000), Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003), and Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega (2007). Her Malayalam credits include Manjeeradhwani (1996). In Telugu she featured in films like Master (1997), Rajahamsa (1998), Yuvaraju (2000), Homan (2008), and Ranga The Donga (2010). Her Tamil film appearances include Mappillai Gounder (1997), Vedham (2001), Maanasthan (2004), and Aadhi Bhagavan (2013). Kannada films she has been part of include Naanu Naane (2002), Sainika (2002), Thandege Thakka Maga (2006), Soundarya (2007), and Paramashiva (2014).

In addition to on-screen acting, Sakshi lent her voice in Hindi dubbing for the character of Cinderella in the Hindi version of a 1996 Italian-Japanese anime television series that aired on Sahara TV. She also appeared in a 2003 Hindi video titled Hum Ko To Hai Poora Yakeen, made for the Indian cricket team by MSN Cricket and Sports MSN India.

Public profile

Sakshi is known to have worked extensively in South Indian cinema after an early period in Hindi films. At approximately 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) she has maintained a visible presence in film across multiple languages. Personal details commonly reported about her include brown eyes and brown hair.

Her sister Shilpa Anand is a public figure in her own right, known for television work, and the siblings’ careers have occasionally drawn public attention beyond their film credits.

Personal life

Sakshi is married to Sagar Brahmbhatt; the couple wed in December 2016. Sagar has worked in a contractual role at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts. Sakshi and Sagar have two daughters. She is also known by the name Sonal Anand Brahmbhatt on social media.

Controversies and challenges

In 2020, a family dispute became public when allegations of a legal notice related to property in Mumbai were shared on social media by Sakshi’s sister. The posts included claims about interpersonal conflict involving family members; the reports indicate that the parties later resolved their differences. Earlier in her career, Sakshi opted to step away from a Hindi film project after learning the producer had underworld connections and she reported receiving threatening calls. She subsequently focused more on work in South Indian films.

Latest updates

Sakshi continues to be recognized for a diverse body of work across Indian regional cinemas. Off screen she enjoys travel and is known to socialize with family and friends during leisure time.
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Recent Work

Paramashiva

Kannada film appearance

2014
Aadhi Bhagavan

Tamil film appearance

2013
Ranga The Donga

Telugu film appearance

2010
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Telugu cinema with Anna Vadina (1993)
  2. Hindi film debut in Janam Kundli (1995)
  3. Worked across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films
  4. Dubbed Hindi voice for Cinderella in a 1996 anime series
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sakshi Shivanand born?

15 April 1977

What is Sakshi Shivanand known for?

Actor

What is Sakshi Shivanand’s marital status?

Married

Who is Sakshi Shivanand married to?

Sagar Brahmbhatt