Irani started her career as a model. She made her acting debut with a cameo in the Yash Raj Films production Fanaa as Mehbooba (2006).Irani's first lead role was in STAR One's show Miley Jab Hum Tum (2008-2010), as Gunjan. After this, she portrayed Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada, the female protagonist of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?.Sanaya Irani's portrayal of characters in Miley Jab Hum Tum and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?made her one of the most well-known and admired Indian television actresses.The show, which aired its final episode on 30 November 2012.
Irani has received three 'Face of The Year' awards and was the only television actress to be included in People Magazine (India)'s forty most beautiful women. She was titled the 3rd Sexiest Asian Woman Alive
In early 2013, Irani hosted Ishq Wala Love opposite Karan Grover. She then played the role of a vivacious and modern girl in Chhan Chhan (2013).The show was loosely based on the Hindi movie Khubsoorat. Irani appeared in Rangrasiya (2014) as Parvati.It ended in September.Irani portrayed the role of Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada again in its sequel mini series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?... Ek Jashan (2015) which ended on December.
Reality television and other appearances
Irani briefly hosted the second season of Zara Nachke Dikha on STAR Plus with boyfriend Mohit Sehgal (2010).[23] Irani appeared as a contestant in Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki (2013),[24]hosted by Ram Kapoor. The actress was seen in Week One of the reality show opposite Ragini Khanna, Nigaar Khanand others. She also hosted Zee TV's Valentine's Day special Ishq Wala Lovewith Karan Grover (2013).[25] She made an appearance in Birmingham, Londonon 30 April 2013 and in Leicester on 1 May 2013 to have a meet and greet with fans where she was welcomed by a huge crowd. In 2017, Irani participated in the dance show Nach Baliye 8 with her husband Mohit Sehgal.
Mohit Sehgal is an Indian television actor. He is best known for his role of Samrat Shergil in the Indian television series, Miley Jab Hum Tum on STAR One. He then bagged the role of Siddharth in Mujhse Kuch Kethi Yeh Khamoshiyaan on Star Plus in 2012 and in 2013 as Haider in Qubool Hai and 2015 as Somendra in Sarojini on Zee TV.
Mohit has also participated in Nach Baliye Season 8 with Sanaya in 2017 and they made it to the Finale. Mohit is currently seen as Ayaan Mehta in Love Ka Hai Intezaar on Star Plus.