By Santosh Kumar Arya was born on December 11, 1980, while Sayyeshaa Saigal was born on August 12, 1997. The exact age difference between Arya and Sayyeshaa is 16 years, 8 months, and 1 day. Arya is the older of the two. As of July 2026, Arya is 45 years old, while Sayyeshaa is 28 years old and will celebrate her 29th birthday in August. The couple married on March 10, 2019, at the Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad. They welcomed their daughter, Ariana, on July 23, 2021.
About Arya
Arya is a popular Indian actor and film producer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. His birth name is Jamshad Cethirakath. He was born in Trikaripur in the Kasaragod district of Kerala and later grew up in Chennai. His younger brother, Sathya, is also associated with the Tamil film industry.
Arya completed his schooling at SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School in Chennai. He later earned an engineering degree in computer science from Crescent Engineering College. Before entering cinema, he developed an interest in fitness and cycling, activities that continue to remain an important part of his life.
He made his acting debut with the Tamil film Arinthum Ariyamalum in 2005. His performance brought him early recognition and opened the way for varied roles. He later appeared in films such as Pattiyal, Naan Kadavul, Madrasapattinam, Boss Engira Bhaskaran, Vettai, Raja Rani, Arrambam, Magamuni, Teddy, Sarpatta Parambarai and Captain.
Arya is appreciated for changing his appearance and physical preparation according to the requirements of a role. His performance in Sarpatta Parambarai received wide appreciation from viewers. He has received Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for his contribution to cinema.
Along with acting, Arya has worked as a producer under his banner, The Show People. He has also participated in major cycling events and is known for maintaining an active lifestyle.
About Sayyeshaa Saigal
Sayyeshaa Saigal, professionally known as Sayyeshaa, is an Indian actress and dancer. She was born in Mumbai to actors Sumeet Saigal and Shaheen Banu. She belongs to a family with a close connection to Indian cinema and is the grandniece of celebrated actors Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar.
Sayyeshaa completed her schooling at Ecole Mondiale World School in Mumbai. She trained in different dance forms from a young age. Her graceful dance performances later became one of the most recognisable aspects of her film appearances.
She began her acting career with the Telugu film Akhil in 2015. Sayyeshaa made her Hindi film debut with Shivaay in 2016 and entered Tamil cinema with Vanamagan in 2017. She later appeared in films such as Junga, Ghajinikanth, Kaappaan, Teddy, Yuvarathnaa and Pathu Thala.
Arya and Sayyeshaa worked together in Ghajinikanth, Kaappaan and Teddy. Their shared understanding of the entertainment industry has helped them balance their professional and family lives. They occasionally share cheerful family moments featuring their daughter Ariana.
Therefore, Arya is exactly 16 years, 8 months, and 1 day older than Sayyeshaa Saigal.