Sandhya Manoj is an Indian classical dancer, dance teacher, and yoga instructor born on 1 August 1979, originally from Kerala. She grew up with a deep interest in dance from the age of five and went on to master Odissi, Bharatanatyam, and Mohiniyattam - three classical Indian dance forms. She built her professional life in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she founded and runs a dance academy teaching classical Indian dance. She entered Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3 on 14 February 2021 as one of the original housemates, representing the Malaysian Malayali community. Inside the house, a fallout between her and Manikuttan - one of the season's biggest controversies - led to Manikuttan temporarily exiting the show. Despite this, both returned and competed in the finale. Sandhya was evicted in Week 10, finishing twelfth overall.

Expert in Odissi, Bharatanatyam, and Mohiniyattam; founding a dance academy in Kuala Lumpur; Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3 contestant; her conflict with Manikuttan mid-season that led to his temporary walkout.

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