Bollywood actor and Bigg Boss 19 fame Kunickaa Sadanand is mourning the loss of her mother, Mrs Kalyani Sadanand. The actor shared a picture of her mother and penned an emotional tribute, remembering her as the woman who gave her the confidence to dream, the strength to face life and a personality that left a lasting impression on everyone around her.
Her Bigg Boss 19 co-stars Neelam Giri and Natalia also offered their condolences. She began her acting journey with television before making her film debut in the 1988 horror film Kabrastan. On television, Kunickaa earned recognition for Swabhimaan, where she played the mother of an 18-year-old, and later appeared in shows including Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls, Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara and Akbar Birbal. She was last seen in the reality show Bigg Boss 19, which was eventually won by Gaurav Khanna.
Kunickaa’s son and actor Ayaan Lal also expressed his grief in the comment section, writing, “Miss you nani. Her last rites will take place in Goa, while the remaining rituals will be held later in Mumbai. Kunickaa is an actor, singer, lawyer and producer who has worked across films and television for more than three decades. Over the years, she appeared in several Bollywood films, often playing strong negative or character roles in films such as Beta, Gumrah and Khiladi. She is also remembered for playing Shanti, a close friend of Reema Lagoo’s character, in Hum Saath-Saath Hain.

