Actress, Kunickaa Sadanand recently made headlines with startling revelations about her five-year-long romantic relationship with iconic musician, Kumar Sanu. During a recent chat with Siddharth Kannan, Kunickaa’s startling revelations about the singer’s personal life have reignited public interest in her journey. And let us tell you, she has seen it all.
Kunickaa Sadanand is a woman of many talents. In addition to being an actress, she is an advocate, singer, producer, social activist, and entrepreneur. Today, she is an unapologetic woman with a raw take on life, who advocates for women's rights and well-being. Let’s take a look at her heart-breaking love life and her journey as a strong, independent single mother.
Kunickaa Sadanand's career began with acting stints in Delhi before she moved to Mumbai to pursue her Bollywood dreams. As she paved her way to the screen, Kunickaa earned praise for her role as ‘Shanti’, Reema Lagoo’s friend in Hum Saath-Saath Hain, and an eighteen-year-old mother in the hit serial, Swabhimaan.
Kunika made her film debut at age 28 in the 1988 horror film, Kabrastan. Throughout her 25 years of acting career, she acted in 110 films, often playing negative characters and performing bold scenes. She is best known for her performances in Beta, Gumraah, and Khiladi.
Kunickaa Sadanand recently opened up about her five-year-long relationship with Kumar Sanu, which began when they met in Ooty. She recently chatted with Siddharth Kannan on the same, recalling how Sanu was navigating a troubled marriage with his then-wife Rita at that time. Things took an unexpected turn when Kumar joined everyone for a drink and suddenly broke down in tears, even attempting to jump out of his hotel room window. She recalled:
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"He started crying, and he wanted to jump from the hotel’s window. He was very depressed. We held him down."
Kunickaa gave love another chance with Kumar Sanu, after having faced a failed marriage and coming out of a long-term live-in relationship. From sharing his fears to his stress to his pain, Kunickaa and Kumar found love. She gradually took on the role of a wife in the singer’s life while remaining in the shadows due to the extramarital nature of their relationship. Unfortunately, after five years, their bond started to dwindle and the two amicably parted ways.
While Kumar Sanu remains a significant person in her life, Kunickaa has been a romantic at heart who didn’t fear giving love multiple chances. Coming to her growing years, Kunickaa was born into a multicultural middle-class family with a South Indian father and a Punjabi-English mother, she was the eldest of four siblings.
Kunickaa’s first marriage, a love story with a Marwari man 13 years older than her, came with its challenges. They had a son, but the marriage ended after just two-and-a-half years. What followed was a long, eight-year custody battle, but in the end, her son decided to stay with his father. She later went through a second failed marriage and a live-in relationship, each adding more layers to her journey.
Despite the ups and downs, Kunickaa came out stronger, focusing on raising her child on her own. Talking about her ups and downs in life, Kunickaa once said:
“Today, at the age of 50, I am in a very happy space. I have no regrets or ill feelings towards anybody. Both my ex-husbands are my friends. I am a motivational speaker and I share my life’s many experiences with others. I have realized that as you keep healing yourself, it’s amazing how happy you become!”
Today, Kunickaa Sadanand balances her roles with poise, raising her child as a single mother and advocating for women’s empowerment.
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