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Shanaya Katwe Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth26 December 2000

Age20 Years (as of 2020)

BirthplaceHubli, Karnataka

ProfessionActor, Model, Cabin Crew

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyBrother - Rakesh Katwe (murdered in 2021)

Shanaya Katwe Biography

Shanaya Katwe is an Indian model, cabin crew member and Kannada film actress from Hubli, Karnataka. She began in pageants and modelling before moving into며

Early life and background

Shanaya Katwe was born on 26 December 2000 in Hubli (Hubballi), Karnataka. Raised by her mother, she grew up in Hubli and attended St. Michael’s High School there. Her listed nickname is Sony, and another name associated with her is Sonia Katwe.

Physical profile

Publicly available details list Shanaya’s height at approximately 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) and her weight around 55 kg (121 lbs). She has black hair and black eyes.

Career

Shanaya began her public career through beauty pageants. In 2017 she took part in Miss India Elegant, where she earned several titles including Miss Photogenic, Miss National Glamour, Miss Popular and Miss India Elegant North. Following pageant success, she joined Kaalia International Modeling Agency in Bangalore and worked as a runway model, appearing in a number of fashion shows.

Alongside modelling, Shanaya worked as cabin crew: she joined SpiceJet Airlines on 13 January 2019. She also pursued acting in Kannada-language films. Her screen debut came in the 2018 film Idam Premam Jeevanam, in which she played the role of Adithi. She later appeared in the 2021 Kannada film Ondu Ghanteya Kathe.

Personal life

Shanaya is listed as unmarried. She has described food preferences as non-vegetarian. She has an interest in travel and singing, and she keeps pets, including several dogs and cats; one of her dogs is named Dinku.

Family

Shanaya’s brother was Rakesh Katwe. In April 2021 he was murdered; the case and subsequent investigation received media attention and led to multiple arrests. Details reported in news outlets indicate that four suspects were arrested in connection with the killing. Reports also indicate that Shanaya was arrested in April 2021 in relation to the case. Her parents’ names are not publicly listed in the available information.

Public profile

Shanaya has been profiled in regional media and on social platforms connected to modelling and local news. She has been described in sources as an actor, model and cabin crew member. Her work spans pageants, runway modelling, airline service and roles in Kannada films.

Latest updates

As of the available information, Shanaya’s most recent film credit is Ondu Ghanteya Kathe (2021). Media reports from April 2021 document developments in the criminal investigation concerning her brother’s death and her alleged involvement in that matter. No additional verified professional or legal updates are provided in the source material.

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Recent Work

Idam Premam Jeevanam

Kannada film debut (2018) — role: Adithi

2018
Ondu Ghanteya Kathe

Kannada film appearance (2021)

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Participated in and won multiple titles at Miss India Elegant 2017
  2. Joined Kaalia International Modeling Agency and worked as a runway model
  3. Became cabin crew with SpiceJet Airlines in January 2019
  4. Made Kannada film debut in 2018 and appeared in a 2021 film
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shanaya Katwe born?

Shanaya Katwe was born on 26 December 2000.

What is Shanaya Katwe known for?

Shanaya Katwe is known for actor, Model, Cabin Crew.

What is Shanaya Katwe’s marital status?

Shanaya Katwe's marital status is listed as Unmarried.