Get to know the captivating Sanjana Ganesan, a prominent Indian model and sports anchor celebrated for her engaging presence on Star Sports and her contributions to major sporting events.

Wiki/Biography

Sanjana Ganesan, born on Monday, 6 May 1991, in Pune, Maharashtra, is a Taurus. She received her education at The Bishop’s School, Pune, followed by a B.Tech from Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune in 2008, graduating as a gold medalist. From 2013 to 2014, she worked as a software engineer at CDK Global, an IT and digital marketing firm.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’5″
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Dark Brown

Family & Caste

Sanjana belongs to the Kallar caste.

Parents & Siblings

Her father, Ganesan Ramaswamy, is a respected management guru and author. Her mother, Dr. Sushma Ganesan, is a successful advocate and fitness coach. Her younger sister, Sheetal Ganesan, is a dentist.

Relationships & Husband

In 2014, while participating in MTV Splitsvilla 7, she had a relationship with fellow contestant Ashwini Koul, which ended in 2015. On March 15, 2021, she married Jasprit Bumrah, a renowned Indian cricketer. Their son, Angad Jasprit Bumrah, was born on September 4, 2023.

Career

Initially drawn to modeling, Sanjana was a finalist in the 2012 Femina Style Diva fashion show. While studying, she balanced her academic pursuits with modeling opportunities. After graduation, she continued modeling alongside her IT job. She was a finalist in the 2013 Femina Miss India Pune competition and won the 2013 Femina Officially Gorgeous competition. She also participated in MTV Splitsvilla Season 7 in 2014, unfortunately having to withdraw due to an injury.

In 2016, she joined Star Sports as an anchor and sports presenter. Her dedication and hard work led to hosting various shows, including “Match-Point” during the IPL and “Knight Club” for the Kolkata Knight Riders, featuring interviews with players and occasional appearances by Shah Rukh Khan.

Sanjana’s career expanded to include other major sporting events like the Indian Super League and Badminton Super League. She’s also a vocal advocate against tobacco use, participating in an anti-tobacco campaign in 2018. Her impressive resume includes hosting the IPL Auction on Star Sports and the 2019 Cricket World Cup from the Indian side, where she hosted the show “Dil Se India.”

Favourites

• Favourite Street Food: Pani Puri
• Favourite Actor: Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana
• Favourite Actress: Deepika Padukone
• Favourite Cricketer: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
• Favourite Singer: Sunidhi Chauhan
• Favourite Film: 3 Idiots, Sholay, Pursuit of Happiness, Marley & Me

Facts

Sanjana aspires to win the Miss India title one day and present it to her mother. A fitness enthusiast, she maintains a daily workout routine, regardless of location. She’s an animal lover, currently sharing her home with a dog named Zara. Her social media presence showcases photos with numerous cricket stars and Bollywood celebrities. She considers her interviews with Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni as career highlights.

Awards and Achievements