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Kunickaa Sadanand on discussing relationship with Kumar Sanu, affairs on Bigg Boss 19: ‘It was never to degrade anyone’

In an exclusive interview, Bigg Boss 19's evicted contestant Kunickaa Sadanand opened up about why she chose to talk about her personal life and divorces on the show.

4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Nov 25, 2025 02:05 PM IST

Kunickaa Sadanand on discussing her relationships on Bigg Boss 19

Kunickaa Sadanand on talking about her personal life on Bigg Boss 19 (Photo: Kunickaa Sadanand / Instagram)

Veteran actress Kuncikaa Sadanand got evicted from Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19 just two weeks before the grand finale. While the 61-year-old actress is happy to have survived in the game for so long, what mattered to her was that host-Salman Khan also applauded her for her journey on the show. While on Bigg Boss 19, Kunickaa was seen openly discussing her failed marriages and her live-in relationship with Kumar Sanu. Now, in an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, the recently evicted Bigg Boss 19 contestant discussed whether sharing all aspects of their life on national television was a conscious choice.

Discussing why she spoke so openly about her relationships and affairs on the show, Kunickaa said, “I spoke about my personal life usually in the flow while talking to Neelam, Gaurav, or Farrhana. The idea was to teach the other contestants about boundaries, not overexpecting or indulging in people pleasing. It was nothing intentional; my agenda was never to degrade anyone. As for my relationships, they were right in their place during the relationship. I was in a situation mentally where I was right in what I experienced.”

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Once on Bigg Boss 19, Kunickaa had opened up about her secret affair with Kumar Sanu in a conversation with Tanya Mittal and Neelam Giri. She had said, “I hid my secret relationship for 27 years, never commented on it. I have spoken about it now, and I feel so light. He was a married man, had separated from his wife, and we were in a live-in relationship. I was not married at that time, we were living in, but then he had an affair with another girl. I left him after he accepted cheating on me.”

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Not just her relationships, but Kunickaa also spoke about being a single mother on the show time and again. She had also gotten emotional discussing her elder son’s custody battle on the show. Talking about her family and children, the Bigg Boss 19 contestant further added, “The journey has not been easy for my children also, and I respect the fact that both my ex-husbands have been very nice to me, I have been nice to them too. It’s not necessary that if you go through a divorce, it has to be bitter. I had two divorces, which were not bitter; the custody battle was bad, though, but we came out of it strongly. Today, we are a happy family, and you cannot go ahead in life if you carry this baggage.”

Also Read: | Kunickaa Sadanand recalls fighting for her son’s custody for 9 years, backed down because he couldn’t take it any more

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Talking about her child’s custody battle, Kunickaa had shared on the show, “I got divorced at the age of 19-20, and after that, I didn’t get married. I fought for my child’s custody for nine years. My ex-husband was very rich, so I used to earn in Mumbai, shoot for 10 days, and then I would run to the Delhi court, nine years passed in all of this. One day, my son told me, ‘Please, one of you give up because my studies are getting severely affected. ’ 16^th July 1991, I still remember coming out of the court and saying I will not fight anymore. I told my lawyers that I won’t come to court anymore and asked them to close the case. When my son turned 18, he started understanding things… earlier, his father used to poison him against me. When I would call him, they would not allow me to speak to him, but as he grew up, he realized. Now, when I go to Delhi, I live with him.”

Bigg Boss 19 grand finale is scheduled to take place on 7th December 2025.

Nawaz Javed Kochra

Nawaz Javed Kochra is a seasoned entertainment journalist at The Indian Express Online, bringing nearly a decade of expertise to the forefront of cultural reporting. With a focus on the television and Over-The-Top (OTT) landscapes, he has established himself as a prominent voice in the industry, known for his high-profile celebrity interviews and insightful coverage of the Indian entertainment sector. Experience & Career Nawaz holds a Master of Arts in Communication and Journalism from Mumbai University, providing him with a rigorous academic and ethical foundation. In his 11-year career, he has navigated through several of India's leading media houses, building a portfolio that spans digital, print, and broadcast media: The Indian Express: Currently leads coverage of TV and OTT content, producing both written analysis and popular video interview segments. Former Roles: He began his career at the iconic Stardust Magazine and later held key positions at Zoom TV, Zee Multimedia, MissMalini, Bollywood Bubble, and Raindrop Media. Expertise & Focus Areas Nawaz’s beat is characterized by a blend of exclusive access and trend analysis. His core areas of expertise include: Reality Television: Specialized coverage of major franchises like Bigg Boss, providing behind-the-scenes insights and winner profiles. OTT Ecosystem: Tracking the shift from traditional cable to digital streaming platforms, with a focus on web series and digital premieres. Celebrity Profiles & Interviews: Nawaz is celebrated for his ability to foster candid conversations with industry stalwarts, from music composers like Amaal Mallik to other TV legends. Investigative Entertainment News: Reporting on sensitive industry developments, including legal disputes and personal stories of resilience within the acting community. Authoritativeness & Trust With a reputation built on years of networking and credible reporting, Nawaz Kochra is a "known face" in the Mumbai media circuit. His work at The Indian Express adheres to the publication's "Journalism of Courage" standard, ensuring that even entertainment reporting is approached with accuracy, sensitivity, and transparency. His educational background and extensive tenure across diverse media platforms provide him with the authoritative perspective required to analyze the rapid evolution of Indian show business. ... Read More

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