Anita Hassanandani is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi-language television and has appeared in films across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu cinema. She is best known for her work in Indian soap operas, particularly her long-running role as Shagun Arora in the Star Plus serial Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.
| Full name | Anita Hassanandani Reddy |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 April 1981, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress, television personality |
| Languages of work | Hindi, Tamil, Telugu |
| Spouse | Rohit Reddy (m. 2013) |
| Notable television | Kkavyanjali, Kavyanjali, Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa, Naagin 3, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein |
Hassanandani was born in Mumbai into a Sindhi family. She began her career as a model before moving into acting in the early 2000s. Her first prominent screen appearances came in Hindi films and South Indian cinema before she established herself on television.
She made her Hindi film debut in Kucch To Hai (2003), produced by Tips. She subsequently appeared in films including Krishna Cottage (2004) and Ragada (Telugu, 2010). In Tamil cinema she featured in films such as Samurai (2002) opposite Vikram, and worked in Telugu and Malayalam productions during the 2000s.
Hassanandani's television work has been the most prominent part of her career. Notable roles include:
She has also participated in reality and dance-based television shows, including Nach Baliye with her husband Rohit Reddy.
Anita Hassanandani married businessman Rohit Reddy in October 2013. The couple's son was born in February 2021.
Hassanandani is regarded as one of the recognisable faces of Hindi general entertainment television in the 2010s, especially within the supernatural drama and family soap genres associated with networks such as Star Plus and Colors TV. Her long association with Balaji Telefilms productions has been a defining feature of her television career.