Actress Kunickaa Sadanand, who is currently winning hearts on Bigg Boss 19, has been one of the most talked-about contestants since the show began. From day one, she has impressed audiences with her bold, outspoken, and confident personality. Inside the house, Kunickaa has also opened about several unknown aspects of her life, addressing long-standing rumours and sharing her personal truths without hesitation. Over the years, her personal life, including her failed marriages, has often made headlines. But beyond the controversies and public image, there’s much more to the actress that people may not know. Here’s a look at some lesser-known facts about Kunickaa Sadanand. (Photo: Instagram)
Breakthrough roles
Throughout her career, Kunickaa explored both positive and negative characters, showing her range as an actress. However, she became especially loved for her role as Shanti, the supportive friend of Reema Lagoo’s character in Hum Saath-Saath Hain. The film not only strengthened her early career but also made her a familiar face in Indian households. (Photo: Instagram)
Personal challenges
Kunickaa’s personal life, however, was not as smooth as her career. She got married at just 18 to a man 13 years older than her. Soon after, the couple welcomed their first child, but differences began to grow within a year. Struggling to adjust to life in a joint family, Kunickaa made the difficult decision to walk out with her son and later filed for divorce. Following the divorce, Kunickaa faced a tough legal battle for her son’s custody that lasted for eight long years. (Photo: Instagram)
A second chance at love
After her first marriage ended, Kunickaa found love again with Sunil Sikand, son of legendary actor Pran. The two shared a passionate and adventurous relationship and even began living together. For a while, life felt vibrant and full of hope. However, with time, they realised that their bond wasn’t meant to last. Choosing peace over chaos, Kunickaa decided to part ways. (Photo: Instagram)
Second marriage and a new beginning
At 35, Kunickaa Sadanand tied the knot for the second time, this time with a man based in the United States. After marriage, she shifted abroad and soon welcomed her second son. For a while, it seemed like life had finally settled into peace. However, Kunickaa soon realised that she wasn’t made to be just a homemaker. She deeply missed her career and the fast-paced life of Mumbai. Eventually, she made the bold decision to return to India and rebuild her career in the entertainment world. (Photo: Instagram)
Divorce and single motherhood
Kunickaa’s second marriage also came to an end. The couple divorced in 2006, but this separation was far more peaceful than the first. She didn’t have to go through a custody battle this time, and her son continued to live with her. Kunickaa embraced single motherhood with strength, focusing on giving her son a stable upbringing while balancing her professional commitments. (Photo: Instagram)
Rumoured relationship with Kumar Sanu
During the 1990s, Kunickaa’s name often made headlines due to her alleged affair with singer Kumar Sanu. At the time, Sanu was married but going through marital troubles, and he reportedly found comfort in Kunickaa’s company. Their bond grew close, and she often accompanied him to concerts and even managed some of his personal matters. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Kunickaa openly admitted, “I was like a wife to him. I considered him my husband.” (Photo: Instagram)
The end of their relationship
Their relationship lasted for over five years but ended on a bitter note. The breaking point came when Kumar Sanu’s wife allegedly attacked Kunickaa with a stick after he failed to pay child support. On Bigg Boss 19, Kunickaa also revealed that she had hidden this live-in relationship when she was 27 years old. When asked about it, she confessed that they had indeed lived together. She further shared that Sanu began seeing another woman while still with her — something he openly admitted to her, marking the painful end of their bond. (Photo: Instagram)
Struggle with alcohol addiction
In a heart-to-heart conversation with Mridul, Gaurav, and Pranit inside the Bigg Boss house, Kunickaa opened about her past struggles with alcohol. She revealed, “I never did drugs, but there was a time when I drank a lot. I was emotionally very low after my breakup.” She recalled gaining weight and feeling lost during that phase. Kunickaa added that she would often go out drinking at nightclubs but later realised the toll it took on her. (Photo: Instagram)
Kunickaa reveals that she has been in 8 relationships
During the same conversation, Kunickaa revealed on Bigg Boss that she had been in two live-in relationships, four affairs, and two marriages. Laughing, she said, “I have had two live-in relationships and four romances, and two marriages too. I think that’s fine until the age of 60!” (Photo: Instagram)
