Anila Sajja

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Anila Sajja
BirthplaceUnited States
NationalityAmerican
OccupationTelevision personality, entrepreneur
Known forMarried to Medicine (Bravo)
Children2

Anila Sajja is an American television personality and entrepreneur who gained public recognition as a cast member on the Bravo reality television series Married to Medicine. She joined the show's cast in its eighth season and appeared as a main cast member through the ninth season before departing ahead of the tenth season. During her time on the series, Sajja became known for sharing her personal life, including the completion of a $3 million custom-built home in Atlanta and a highly publicized home burglary that became a central storyline during season nine. She later returned to the show in a guest capacity for seasons ten and eleven.

Married to Medicine, which premiered in 2013, follows the personal and professional lives of women in Atlanta's medical community — both physicians and the spouses of physicians. Sajja's addition to the cast brought a new dynamic to the series, and her time on the show was marked by both personal milestones and interpersonal conflicts with fellow cast members. Her departure from the series was confirmed in March 2023, alongside the exit of Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, ahead of the show's tenth season production cycle.

Career

Married to Medicine

Anila Sajja joined the cast of Bravo's Married to Medicine beginning with the show's eighth season. The series, set in Atlanta, documents the lives of women connected to the medical profession, including both practicing physicians and the wives of doctors. Sajja appeared as a full-time cast member for two seasons — seasons eight and nine — establishing herself as a notable presence on the show.[1]

One of the significant storylines associated with Sajja's time on the series was the construction and completion of her family's custom home, which she referred to as "The Sajja Estate." After two years of construction and an estimated cost of $3 million, Sajja and her family moved into the six-bedroom residence.[2] The home featured design elements incorporating gold accents and other personalized touches. In October 2022, Bravo published a video tour of the home, showcasing the property's interior design and its six bedrooms.[3]

Home Burglary

During the filming of the ninth season of Married to Medicine, Sajja's home was burglarized, an event that became a major storyline on the show. In an interview with TODAY, Sajja described the burglary as "one of the scariest moments" of her life. She shared that the experience was "traumatizing" and that she felt the house "wasn't my house anymore" after the incident. Sajja discussed how she worked to move forward and reclaim a sense of safety in her home following the break-in.[4]

The burglary generated controversy among Sajja's co-stars, with some cast members speculating that the robbery may have been staged. During season nine, cast member Quad Webb informed Sajja that other women on the show had speculated she staged the home invasion.[5] Fellow cast member Toya Bush-Harris addressed the speculation in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, reacting to the robbery set-up allegations as part of broader season nine drama that also involved discussions about her own finances and marriage.[6] The controversy surrounding the burglary and the accusations from fellow cast members became one of the defining narrative arcs of the season.

Departure from Married to Medicine

In March 2023, Entertainment Tonight reported that Anila Sajja and Dr. Contessa Metcalfe were exiting Married to Medicine ahead of production on the show's tenth season. The report confirmed that both women would not be returning as full-time cast members.[7]

Despite her departure as a main cast member, Sajja did not completely sever ties with the franchise. She returned to Married to Medicine in a guest capacity, making appearances during both the tenth and eleventh seasons of the show.[8]

Personal Life

Anila Sajja resides in the Atlanta, Georgia, metropolitan area with her family. She has two children.[7] Her custom-built home, which she and her family moved into in 2021, was the subject of significant attention during her time on Married to Medicine. The six-bedroom property, which cost an estimated $3 million to build over a two-year construction period, was a recurring topic on the show and was featured in Bravo's promotional content.[9]

The burglary of Sajja's home during the production of the show's ninth season had a significant personal impact. In her interview with TODAY, she described feeling displaced in her own home and detailed the emotional toll the incident took on her and her family. She spoke publicly about the process of recovering from the traumatic experience and working to restore a sense of normalcy in her household.[10]

References

  1. "The Richest 'Married to Medicine' Cast Members, Ranked by Net Worth". 'Just Jared}'. 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  2. "Anila Sajja Has Finally Finished Her $3M Home Build: See Every Gorgeous Detail". 'Bravo}'. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  3. "Anila Sajja Gives a Tour of Her Gorgeous Six-Bedroom House, "The Sajja Estate"". 'Bravo}'. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  4. "'Married to Medicine' star Anila Sajja says home burglary was 'one of the scariest moments' of her life".TODAY.2022-10-03.https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/married-to-medicine-anila-sajja-opens-up-home-burglary-rcna50471.Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  5. "Watch Did Anila Sajja Stage Her Home Invasion?". 'Bravo}'. 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  6. "'Married to Medicine's Toya Bush-Harris Reacts to Anila Sajja Robbery Set-Up Speculation & More Season 9 Drama".Entertainment Tonight.2022-09-30.https://www.etonline.com/married-to-medicines-toya-bush-harris-reacts-to-anila-sajja-robbery-set-up-speculation-more-season.Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "'Married to Medicine': Anila Sajja and Contessa Metcalfe Exit Ahead of Season 10".Entertainment Tonight.2023-03-08.https://www.etonline.com/married-to-medicine-anila-sajja-and-contessa-metcalfe-exit-ahead-of-season-10-200521.Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  8. "The Richest 'Married to Medicine' Cast Members, Ranked by Net Worth". 'Just Jared}'. 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  9. "Anila Sajja Has Finally Finished Her $3M Home Build: See Every Gorgeous Detail". 'Bravo}'. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  10. "'Married to Medicine' star Anila Sajja says home burglary was 'one of the scariest moments' of her life".TODAY.2022-10-03.https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/married-to-medicine-anila-sajja-opens-up-home-burglary-rcna50471.Retrieved 2026-03-19.