Archana Manohar Galrani is an Indian actress and model who was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. She is widely known by her stage name Sanjjanaa Galrani. She belongs to a Sindhi family and holds Indian nationality, with cultural roots reflecting a North Indian ethnic background settled in South India. Growing up in Bangalore, she is fluent in Kannada, Hindi, and English, which are commonly spoken in the region. She is the daughter of Manohar and Reshma Galrani and is the elder sister of actress Nikki Galrani. Over time, she also became known by other names such as Mahira. On Instagram, she is active under the handle @sanjjanaagalrani, where she has over 2.4M+ followers, and her profile highlights her identity as an artist, entrepreneur, and mother, along with her ventures and foundation work.
Professionally, Sanjjanaa Galrani began her career in films at a young age and has been active in the industry since 2005. She first appeared in the Telugu film Soggadu and later gained recognition with her role in the Kannada film Ganda Hendathi, which marked her early breakthrough. She went on to appear in Tamil film Oru Kadhal Seiveer and gained wider popularity with a supporting role in the Telugu film Bujjigadu alongside Prabhas. Over the years, she built a diverse filmography across Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema. Some of her notable works include Police Police, Mylari, I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona, Casanova alongside Mohanlal, The King & the Commissioner, Mahanadhi, Avunu 2, Sardaar Gabbar Singh, and the crime drama Dandupalya 2 and its sequel Dandupalya 3, where her role as Chandri received attention. She has also appeared in films like 2 Countries, Rajasimha, and Choran, along with recent projects such as Matthe Matthe. Apart from films, she has been active in television and digital platforms, featuring in web series like Shit Happens and participating in multiple reality shows including Bigg Boss Kannada and Bigg Boss Telugu 9, where she emerged as a finalist. Her career also includes brand endorsements, appearances in advertisements such as a Fastrack campaign with John Abraham, and recognition through awards including the Bangalore Times Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Female.
In her personal life, Sanjjanaa Galrani is married to Azeez Pasha, a vascular surgeon, and the couple has children, including sons featured on her social media. She often shares glimpses of her family life, motherhood, and personal beliefs through her online presence. Her lifestyle reflects a blend of spirituality and cultural diversity, as she has expressed openness to multiple religious practices. She has also been involved in philanthropic and entrepreneurial efforts, including her foundation and initiatives mentioned on her social platforms. Based in Bangalore, she balances her roles as an actress, entrepreneur, and mother while maintaining an active connection with her audience through social media updates and personal reflections.