Bigg Boss 19 contestant Kunickaa Sadanand's controversies, family life and more

Kunickaa Sadanand

Kunickaa Sadanand, a seasoned actress, singer, producer, advocate, and social activist, recently entered Bigg Boss 19. She publicly disclosed a number of her former relationships and life decisions before entering the house, which have drawn a lot of public and media attention.

While she is in the house of controversies and is ready to battle it out for the coveted trophy, here's a brief introduction about the personality.

Career Graph:

Since making her screen debut in 1988, Kunickaa has had a lengthy and diverse career in Indian cinema, starring in more than 100 films. She gained notoriety for portraying powerful supporting characters, frequently in roles that were daring or negative. She made a name for herself in many Bollywood films in the 1990s before moving on to television and, more recently, producing and practicing law.

Kunnickaa was first seen in the 1988 horror movie Kabrastan. During this period, she frequently portrayed negative characters and was known for performing daring scenes. She is known for her stint in Beta, Khiladi, Gumraah, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Page 3 and Nanu Ki Jaanu, among others.

In addition, she was also a producer on Sarvann, Kaay Re Rascalaa and Ventilator, where she was an associate producer on this Marathi drama.

Movies with Salman Khan:

Kunickaa was seen with Salman Khan in 'Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya', she played the role of Salman Khan's family member. She also starred in Hum Saath-Saath Hain as a friend of the role played by the late actress Reema Lagoo.

She has appeared in the 1991 movie Kurbaan. In fact, Salman and Kunickaa reminisced about their time working together during the premiere episode of Bigg Boss 19.

Relationship with Kumar Sanu:

Kunickaa Sadanand revealed that she dated singer Kumar Sanu for six years, when he was still married to his first wife, Rita Bhattacharya. The affair, which began in the 1990s, was initially maintained a secret. Kunickaa Sadanand discussed assisting Kumar Sanu during a period when he was struggling with a difficult marriage.

According to accounts, Rita, Kumar Sanu's first wife, allegedly used a hockey stick to smash the windows of Kunickaa's car after discovering the affair. The two dissolved their relationship.

Marriages:

Kunickaa first married at the age of 16 without her parents' approval. She had a son named named Arihant from her marriage. Her marriage lasted less than three years and ended in divorce. Arihant, her son, elected to live with his father after an eight-year custody struggle following the divorce.

Kunickaa Sadanand had previously discussed her second failed marriage and an unsuccessful live-in relationship. She has also revealed becoming pregnant outside of marriage, which was socially taboo at the time, attracting public attention.

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Casting couch allegations:

In January 2025, Kunickaa also discussed the difficult circumstances and alleged mistreatment she encountered at the start of her career.

She said that during outdoor shooting, crew members would inappropriately approach actors.

Legal and Political Issues:

In 2018, Kunickaa filed a police report after receiving vulgar comments and death threats from members of the Bishnoi community. This occurred when she issued a statement regarding the Blackbuck poaching case, stating that rather than being imprisoned, Salman Khan could be employed to help society.

Kunickaa Sadanand also had a brief political career, vying for office in the Congress Party.

Kunickaa Sadanand, an experienced actor, singer, producer, advocate, and social activist, has recently joined Bigg Boss 19. She publicly revealed a number of her previous relationships and life decisions prior to joining the house, which drew a lot of public and media attention.

While she is in the house of scandals, ready to compete for the coveted trophy, we provide you a brief introduction to the personality.