Neha Sharma

Neha Sharma
Sharma in 2023
Born (1987-11-21) 21 November 1987
Bhagalpur, Bihar, India
Alma materNational Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2007–present
Political partyIndian National Congress[1]
SpouseMaganbhai Manilal
ParentAjit Sharma (father)
RelativesAisha Sharma (sister)

Neha Sharma (born 21 November 1987) is an Indian actress, model, and businesswoman.[2] Sharma has acted in many films like Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013), Solo (2017), and Tanhaji (2020). She started working in web series with Illegal in 2020. She also acted in short films Kriti and Vikalp, where she played the main roles.

Early life

Neha Sharma was born on 21 November 1987,[3] into a Hindu family in Bihar, She studied at Mount Carmel School in Bhagalpur and later did a fashion design course[4] at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi.[5]

Personal life

Her hobbies are cooking, listening to music, reading, and dancing.[6] Sharma has learned the Indian classical dance form called Kathak. She has also learned street hip hop and Latin dances like salsa, merengue, jive, and jazz at Pineapple Dance Studios in London.[7] She sees Kate Moss as her style inspiration. Sharma also dreams of starting her own clothing brand.[8]

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Movies

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2007 Chirutha Sanjana Telugu [9]
2009 Kurradu Hema Telugu [10]
2010 Crook Suhani Hindi [11]
2012 Teri Meri Kahaani Meera Hindi Cameo appearance [12][13]
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum Simran Singhania Hindi [14]
2013 Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story Simran Desai Hindi [15]
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 Suman Khanna Hindi [16]
2014 Youngistaan Anwita Chauhan Hindi [17]
2016 Kriti Kriti Hindi Short film [18]
Xuanzang Kumari Mandarin [19]
Tum Bin 2 Taran Hindi [20]
2017 Mubarakan Advocate Nafisa Qureshi Hindi [21]
Solo Akshara Malayalam [22]
Bhama Tamil
2020 Tanhaji Kamla Devi Hindi [23]
Ik Sandhu Hunda Si Simran Punjabi [24]
2021 Vikalp Shivani Hindi Short film [25]
Aafat-E-Ishq Lallo Hindi [26]
2023 Jogira Sara Ra Ra Dimple Chaubey Hindi [27]
Hi Nanna Model Telugu Cameo appearance
2024 Bad Newz Sejal Hindi Cameo appearance [28]
2025 Sanjog Punjabi Currently Filming
2025 De De Pyaar De 2 Hindi

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020–2024 Illegal Advocate Niharika Singh [29]
2022 Shinning With The Sharmas Herself [30][31]
2024 36 Days Farah Zaidi / Suhana Mohan [32]

Awards and Nominations

Applause Entertainment Screenxx Awards

Year Show Category Result Ref.
2024 36 Days Best Female Actor Won [33]

References

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  2. "Pictures of the charming Bollywood actress Neha Sharma". The Times of India. 31 August 2018. Archived from the original on 19 July 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  3. "Topic Neha Sharma". India Today. Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  4. "Neha Sharma Albums". FreeImagesGallery.com. 9 September 2012. Archived from the original on 16 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  5. Kashyap, Pooja (2 October 2010). "'Serial kisser' arrives in city to promote crook". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  6. Calcutta Tube Team (5 October 2010). "Crook- It's Good To Be Bad Hindi Film Actress Neha Sharma Interview". Calcutta Tube. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  7. Gupta, Priya (21 May 2013). "Acting and looks don't help, only box office does: Neha Sharma". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  8. Sinha, Seema (5 May 2011). "Neha Sharma reveals her beauty secrets". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 October 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  9. "Neha Sharma's reply to fan wanting to see her and Ram Charan together on-screen again is winning the internet". zoomtventertainment.com. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  10. "Shooting of 'Kurradu' with Varun Sandesh and Neha Sharma in the lead was completed recently". The New Indian Express. 6 October 2009. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  11. "Neha Sharma to debut in Emraan Hashmi starrer Crook: It's Good To Be Bad". Bollywood Hungama. 9 March 2016. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  12. "Neha Sharma is Shahid's love interest in 'Teri Meri Kahaani'". Zee News. 12 May 2012. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  13. "Neha Sharma to star with Shahid in Teri Meri Kahaani". India Today. 2 June 2012. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  14. "Neha, Sarah make Kya Super Kool Hain Hum look fresh: Riteish". India Today. 28 June 2012. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  15. "'Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story' | Neha Sharma". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
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  17. "Neha Sharma goes de-glam for Youngistan!". The Indian Express. 28 February 2014. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  18. "Shirish Kunder's short film Kriti released: Manoj Bajpayee, Radhika Apte & Neha Sharma starrer psycho thriller is gripping". India.com. 23 June 2016. Archived from the original on 21 August 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  19. "Sonu Sood, Ali Fazal and Neha Sharma part of Xuanzang, China's official entry to Oscars". India Today. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  20. "'Tum Bin 2' sneak peek: Neha Sharma brings back the romance". The Times of India. 28 January 2017. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  21. "Arjun Kapoor shares Mubarakan 'madness' with Neha Sharma". Hindustan Times. 30 November 2016. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  22. "Solo: Neha Sharma on her Tamil film debut, and working with Dulquer Salmaan, Bejoy Nambiar". Firstpost. 6 October 2017. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  23. "After working for 10 years in B-town, Tanhaji actor Neha Sharma still gets rejected in auditions: It is a terrible feeling". Zoom TV. 26 October 2021. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  24. "Gippy Grewal welcomes Neha Sharma to Punjab". The Times of India. 1 August 2019. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  25. "Neha Sharma excited about her new film 'Vikalp'". Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
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  27. "Neha Sharma spills the beans on working with her Jogira Sara Ra Ra co-star Nawazuddin Siddiqui". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  28. "BREAKING: Ananya Panday, Neha Sharma have crucial cameos in Bad Newz". Bollywood Hungama. 19 July 2024. Archived from the original on 19 July 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  29. "Illegal review: Piyush Mishra and Neha Sharma's new web series is an ill-made legal drama". India Today. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  30. "SocialSwag". socialswag.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  31. "Shining With The Sharmas: Neha Sharma, Sister Aisha Set To Debut In Kardashians-style Series". News18. 27 May 2022. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  32. "36 Days review: Impatience rules in this Purab Kohli-Neha Sharma show". The Indian Express. 2024-07-12. Archived from the original on 19 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  33. "Applause Entertainment Screenxx 2024 Awards". Instagram. 14 November 2024.

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