Saanya Iyer

Actress

Summary

Saanya Iyer is an Indian actress, television personality, and dancer who primarily works in the Kannada entertainment industry. Born on September 21, 1998, she began her acting career as a child artist and has since established herself as a familiar face on Kannada television. Known for her versatility and lively screen presence, Saanya has successfully transitioned from child roles to lead performances while also gaining popularity through reality television.

She first gained widespread recognition for portraying young Putta Gowri in the popular Kannada television series Putta Gowri Maduve (2012), a role that earned her appreciation from audiences across Karnataka. Before that, she appeared in the film Mukhaputa (2010) as Bhavathi, followed by a role in Chandra (2013). These early performances laid the foundation for her career in the entertainment industry.

Saanya further expanded her popularity by participating in reality shows such as Bigg Boss Kannada OTT Season 1 (2022) and Bigg Boss Kannada Season 9 (2022), where her candid personality and competitive spirit won her a strong fan following. She also showcased her dancing skills as a contestant on Dancing Champion (2022). In 2024, she appeared in Gowri, continuing her journey as an actress in Kannada television.

Fluent in Kannada, Saanya Iyer continues to work across acting, reality television, and entertainment projects. She is the daughter of Deepa Iyer and the niece of filmmaker and actress Roopa Iyer. With years of experience in the industry and a steadily growing fan base, Saanya remains one of the well-recognized young personalities in Kannada entertainment.