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This Glamour Queen Ruled Dance Numbers, Quit Showbiz At Her Peak And Married A Muslim Cleric

While her reality show appearances made her a household name, her performance in a dance number won every heart. Then, suddenly, one day, she stepped away from the glamour world, choosing a life away from the camera. 2 / 9 She is none other than Sana Khan. 4 / 9 Sana Khan further gained immense popularity in 2007 when she performed a dance number and made a special appearance in Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal for the song Billo Rani. In November 2020, she married Islamic scholar Mufti Anas Saiyad, and she has continued to dress modestly since then.

Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 20:13 IST

1 / 9 She was one of the most loved actresses of her time. While her reality show appearances made her a household name, her performance in a dance number won every heart. Then, suddenly, one day, she stepped away from the glamour world, choosing a life away from the camera.

2 / 9 She is none other than Sana Khan. Hailing from Bombay, the actress made her acting debut in the 2005 low-budget Hindi film Yehi Hai High Society.

3 / 9 In March 2007, she did a commercial for a men's underwear brand. It created great controversy and was banned by the Indian government on the grounds of sexual profanity.

4 / 9 Sana Khan further gained immense popularity in 2007 when she performed a dance number and made a special appearance in Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal for the song Billo Rani.

5 / 9 In 2012, Sana became a household name when she took part in the sixth season of Bigg Boss, where she managed to stay in the show till the end, though she finished in third place.

6 / 9 In February 2019, Sana publicly confirmed her relationship with choreographer Melvin Louis. A year later, the romance came to a bitter end after she accused him of cheating, saying, "I broke up with Melvin because he was cheating on me."

7 / 9 In October 2020, Sana Khan surprised fans by announcing on Instagram that she was quitting the entertainment industry to dedicate her life to serving humanity and following the path of her Creator.

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After that decision, she gradually adopted more modest Islamic clothing, including the hijab and, at times, the burqa, as part of her religious beliefs and personal choice. In November 2020, she married Islamic scholar Mufti Anas Saiyad, and she has continued to dress modestly since then.