Sanya Iyer is a Kannada television actress and model, best known for her lead role in Putta Gowri Maduve and for participating in Bigg Boss Kannada OTT (2022). Born on 1998-09-21 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, she is the daughter of actress Deepa Iyer and has steadily built her career in the South Indian entertainment industry.
Sanya Iyer, also known as Saanya Iyer, entered the entertainment industry at a very young age, influenced by her mother Deepa Iyer, a well-known Kannada television actress. She made her acting debut in 2012 with the Colors Kannada serial Putta Gowri Maduve, where she played the titular role. The show became a huge success and ran for several years, making her a household name in Karnataka.
Her career expanded beyond television into reality shows, including Dancing Star (2015), Dancing Champion (2022), and Bigg Boss Kannada OTT (2022). She has also modeled and appeared in stage performances, showcasing her versatility. Despite personal challenges, including her parents’ separation and a difficult past relationship, Sanya has continued to grow professionally, earning recognition such as the Promising Actress (Kannada) award at SIIMA 2025 for her film Gowri.