Sana Makbul was tipped as one of the strongest contestants in Bigg Boss OTT 3, and on August 2, 2024, she proved them right. The actress defeated Naezy in the finale to take the trophy home. It was a major milestone in Sana's professional career to win the iconic show despite having strong contestants like Ranvir Shorey, Sai Ketan Rao, and Kritika Malik in the final.
Along with the mesmerising trophy, Sana also bagged a whopping prize money of Rs. 25 lakh. The actress received a lot of love from the netizens for sharing the trophy with 'bhamai', Naezy. Sana Makbul's journey inside the Bigg Boss OTT 3 was a cakewalk, as she was involved in a series of fights with different co-contestants. Sana's major fights were with Ranvir Shorey. However, the former apologised to the veteran actor and the duo ended the show without any hard feelings.
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As soon as Sana lifted the trophy, her massive fanbase of 2.4 million followers on Instagram broke the social media. From making Sana's cool video edits to dropping comments on her IG posts, they're making sure to make the most out of this much-awaited moment. According to a report in Filmibeat, Sana earned a sum of Rs. 2 lakhs per week for staying inside the Bigg Boss OTT 3, which means she earned Rs. 12 lakhs for six weeks.
Popular television actress, Sana Makbul was born on June 13, 1993, in Mumbai into a middle-class family. The actress reportedly has an elder sibling, Shafa Naeem Khan, who is a businesswoman by profession. Talking about her educational qualifications, Sana completed her schooling from Mumbai Public School. For graduation, she took admission to Mumbai's R. D. National College. It was during her college days that she developed an interest in modelling and acting.
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During her college days, Sana Makbul participated in a series of modelling and acting events. As a result, she got the opportunity to appear in MTV's famous reality show, Scooty Teen Diva, back in 2009. For the uninitiated, Sana participated in Femina Miss India and won the title of 'Femina Miss Beautiful Smile.' It was in 2010, when Sana made her full-fledged acting debut in the television industry with the show, Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De.
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Since then, Sana Makbul has appeared in many popular shows, including the likes of Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, Aadat Se Majboor, and Vish. Apart from television shows, she has proved the mettle of her acting skills in Telugu and Tamil cinema with the films, Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya, Rangoon, and Mama O Chandamama. The stunning diva is also renowned for participating in reality shows. So far, she has appeared in five reality shows, Scooty Teen Diva, Box Cricket League, Khatra Khatra Khatra, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, and Bigg Boss OTT 3.
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During her time inside the Bigg Boss OTT 3, Sana Makbul shared the story behind a small mark on her lips. The actress revealed that she was bitten by a dog on her lips, and the attack was so severe that she had to undergo a major surgery. The actress also stated that she went into depression during that phase. However, with time, Sana coped with it and made a smashing comeback to the television industry.
Another shocking revelation that Sana Makbul made during her time in Bigg Boss OTT 3 is about her health. The actress shared that she was diagnosed with Hepatitis, which is a liver disease. The actress added that she is among the people who have never tasted alcohol in their life but have been diagnosed with Hepatitis. Sana also shared that she was lucky to be diagnosed with non-alcoholic Hepatitis just at the right time, unlike some people who unfortunately get to know about it in the last stage.
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There was a time when Sana Makbul used to earn Rs. 2000 per day, but as of now, she is making lakhs. After achieving so much in her life in such a short span, Sana's marriage rumours have started making their way into the media corridors. According to several reports, Sana is dating Srikanth Bureddy, who is an entrepreneur and founder of BuddyLoan. The alleged boyfriend even posted a picture with Sana on his IG stories.
Not only this, but several pictures of the duo are there on social media, giving their wedding rumours the perfect push. It will be interesting to see whether Sana and Srikanth will get married in the future or if their dating reports are nothing but a hoax.
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