Aditi Sharma (born 24 August 1983) is an Indian actress known for her performances in films, television and advertisements. She has appeared in various projects, including the talent hunting show India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj, Gangaa, Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka, Katha Ankahee and the Punjabi film Angrej.
Aditi Sharma | |
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| Born | Aditi Dev Sharma 24 August 1983 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
She has also been featured in advertisements for brands such as Tata Sky, Domino's Pizza, Colgate, Fair & Lovely, Parachute Oil, Bank of India, Stayfree, Tanishq, Moov, Dabur Honey, Taaza Tea, Britannia, Reliance, and Tata Venture.
Life and family
editAditi Sharma was born on 24 August 1983[1] in Lucknow, India, to Dr. Devinder Sharma and Anila Sharma.[2] Hailing from North-west Punjab, she comes from a Brahmin family.[3] She has studied Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University.[4] Aditi has an elder sister named Shweta Sharma and a younger brother named Bhavya Sharma, who is a doctor.[5] Currently, her family resides in Lucknow.
In 2014, Aditi Sharma married Sarwar Ahuja, an actor from Bollywood.[6][7] They met when they were contestants in the 2004 Zee TV talent hunt reality show India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj. The couple welcomed their son, Sartaj in 2019.[8]
Career
editSharma began her career in the entertainment industry in 2004 as the winner of the talent hunting show India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj, which premiered on Zee TV.[9] In 2007, she made her film debut with Khanna & Iyer, portraying the characters Nandini Iyer.[10] She ventured into Telugu cinema with the film Gunde Jhallumandi in 2008, where she played the character Neelu.[11] In 2010, Aditi appeared in the Telugu film Om Shanti, where she played the role of Anjali.In 2011, she portrayed Rajjo in Mausam[12] and Saira Rashid in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011).[13] Aditi Sharma portrayed the character of Mala in Kuch Khatta Kuch Meetha.[14]
She also worked in the Telugu film Babloo (2011).[15] In 2014, she played the role of Tanya Shrivastav in the Hindi film Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami.[16] In the Punjabi film Angrej (2015), Sharma portrayed the character Maarho.[17] Continuing her journey in Hindi cinema, Aditi Sharma appeared as Sona in the 2016 film Saat Uchakkey.[18] She acted in Punjabi films such as Subedar Joginder Singh (2018), where she played the character of Gurdyal Kaur Banga,[19] and Laatu (2018), where she portrayed the role of Jeeti.[20] She has appeared in films such as Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, a Punjabi comedy-drama in 2018,[21] she also did a cameo appearance as Salma in the film Nankana.[22] In 2015, Sharma received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Gangaa Shukla, a lawyer, in the TV series Gangaa on &TV.[23] Sharma played the role of Dr. Mauli Khanna in the TV series Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka on Colors TV from 2018 to 2019.[24]
In 2020, she acted in the Punjabi film Ikko Mikke as Dimple, a theatre artist.[25] In 2021, she played the role of Babita in the Punjabi film Teeja Punjab.[26] In 2023, Sharma is appeared as Sifat in the Punjabi film Chal Jindiyae opposite to Kulwinder Billa.[27] Sharma last seen in the show Katha Ankahee opposite Adnan Khan.[28] This show is an official remake of the Turkish drama Binbir Gece but it has taken creative liberties to differentiate nuances and make it more relatable to an Indian audience.[29] In 2024, Aditi Sharma appeared as Harjot in the Punjabi film Parahuna 2 with Ranjit Bawa.
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Khanna & Iyer | Nandini & Iyer | Hindi | [30] |
| 2008 | Black & White | Shagufta | [31] | |
| Gunde Jhallumandi | Neelu | Telugu | [32] | |
| 2010 | Om Shanti | Anjali | [33] | |
| 2011 | Mausam | Rajjo | Hindi | [34] |
| Ladies vs Ricky Bahl | Saira Rashid | [35] | ||
| Rasta Pyar Ka | ||||
| Kuch Khatta Kuch Meetha | Mala | [36] | ||
| Babloo | Pooja | Telugu | [37] | |
| 2014 | Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami | Tanya Shrivastav | Hindi | [38] |
| 2015 | Angrej | Maarho | Punjabi | [39] |
| 2016 | Saat Uchakkey | Sona | Hindi | [40] |
| 2018 | Subedar Joginder Singh | Gurdyal Kaur Banga | Punjabi | [41] |
| Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua | Shindi | [42] | ||
| Nankana | Salma | [43] | ||
| Laatu | Jeeti | [44] | ||
| 2020 | Ikko Mikke | Dimple (theatre artiste) | [45] | |
| 2021 | Teeja Punjab | Babita | [46] | |
| 2023 | Chal Jindiyae | Sifat | ||
| 2024 | Parahuna 2 | Harjot |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj | Herself | [47] |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | Anjali (Episode 16) | [48] |
| Lakhon Mein Ek - Venkatlaxmi | Venkatlaxmi (Episode 18) | ||
| 2015–2017 | Gangaa | Gangaa Shukla | [49] |
| 2015 | Badii Devrani | Guest (as Gangaa) | |
| 2016 | Santoshi Maa | ||
| Badho Bahu | |||
| Waaris | |||
| Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum | |||
| 2017 | Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi | ||
| 2018–19 | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka | Dr. Mauli Khanna | [50] |
| 2018 | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Guest (as Mauli) | |
| 2022–2023 | Katha Ankahee | Katha Singh | [51] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress Debut | Angrej | Won | [52] |
| 2016 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | Gangaa | Nominated | [citation needed] |
| 2018 | Best Actress (Jury) | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka | Nominated | [citation needed] | |
| 2019 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress (Jury) | Nominated | [citation needed] | |
| 2023 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Jury) | Katha Ankahee | Won | [citation needed] |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "My dad proved to be a very good student: Aditi Sharma". The Times of India. 21 June 2020.
- ^ "Aditi Sharma interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu and Hindi film heroine". www.idlebrain.com.
- ^ "Aditi Sharma: DU made me a confident person & I owe a lot to my college". The Times of India. 7 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "My brother is my jaan: Lucknow-born actress Aditi Sharma". The Times of India. 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Real life couple Aditi and Sarwar pair up for a TV show". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 March 2017. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "We didn't want to disclose our marriage for professional reasons: Aditi-Sarwar Ahuja". The Times of India. 14 February 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Aditi Dev Sharma on work-life balance after baby: My husband is a hands-on guy, he took a break when I got Katha Ankahee". The Times of India. 13 February 2023.
- ^ "Aditi Sharma reveals what happened after she won Cinestars Ki Khoj 18 years ago". Hindustan Times. 10 December 2022.
- ^ "Gangaa's Aditi Sharma and husband Sarwar Ahuja celebrate wedding anniversary in London". The Times of India. 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Tv actress beauties appeared in South films". indiaherald.com.
- ^ "Aditi Sharma plays Rajjo in 'Mausam'". India Today. 23 September 2011.
- ^ "Three girls for Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl". 25 March 2011.
- ^ "Real life couple Aditi and Sarwar pair up for a TV show". The Times of India. 12 April 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Song remained balance for 'Babloo'". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Movie Review: Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami is not worth your time". India Today. 10 October 2014.
- ^ "Did you know Aditi Dev Sharma was about to make her Punjabi debut with 'Baaz'?". The Times of India. 6 December 2021.
- ^ "Aditi Sharma Filmography". boxofficeindia.com.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (7 April 2018). "Subedar Joginder Singh: Aditi Sharma fell in love with the script and here's what she has to say : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ "Saat Pind: Catch Aditi Sharma doing beautiful giddha on the first track of 'Laatu'". The Times of India. 9 November 2018.
- ^ "'Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua': A Complete Laughter Riot". PTC Punjabi. 24 March 2018.
- ^ "A slow lesson in love & brotherhood : The Tribune India".
- ^ "Aditi Sharma to play grown-up 'Gangaa'". The Times of India. 20 November 2015.
- ^ "Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka written update: Mauli agrees to stay with Kunal as his wife". India Today. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Ikko-Mikke (The Soulmates): The first look poster of the Satinder Sartaaj and Aditi Sharma is out". The Times of India. 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Teeja Punjab Movie Review : Amberdeep Singh wins hearts both as an actor and writer, Nimrat Khaira astonishes all with her performance". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Chal Jindiye' movie: Neeru Bajwa, Kulwinder Billa announce film's new release date". PTC Punjabi. 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Adnan Khan, Aditi Dev Sharma express gratitude as 'Katha Ankahee' completes 100 episodes". The Times of India. 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Popular Turkish drama 1001 Nights to get a Hindi remake titled Katha Ankahee. Details here". India Today. 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Prime Video: Khanna & Iyer". www.primevideo.com. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Black & White preview". 1 February 2008. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2008.
- ^ "Aditi's dream comes true". The Times of India. 5 June 2008. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ bharatstudent (13 January 2010). "Om Shanti Telugu Movie Reviews, Om Shanti Tollywood Movie Review, Movie Review Rating, Telugu Film Review Rating". Bharatstudent.com. Archived from the original on 17 January 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ^ Saibal Chatterjeee (23 September 2011). "Mausam Review". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Lucknow girl, model and actor Aditi Sharma will now be seen in the Yash Raj film Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl to be directed by director Maneesh Sharma of Band Bajaa Baraat fame". The Times of India. 14 March 2011.
- ^ "Aditi Sharma : Filmography and Profile". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 18 October 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
- ^ "Aditi finally bids good bye to South Indian films!". The Times of India. 24 June 2011. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Movie review: Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami has some sterling performances". Hindustan Times. 11 October 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Did you know during the shoot of 'Angrej', Amrinder Gill, Sargun Mehta and Aditi Sharma bonded over a game of ludo?". The Times of India. 27 May 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Prime Video: Saat Uchakkey". www.primevideo.com. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Aditi Sharma". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "'Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua' new song: Amrinder Gill casts love spell with 'Lakh Vaari'". The Times of India. 9 April 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "A slow lesson in love & brotherhood : The Tribune India".
- ^ "Saat Pind: Catch Aditi Sharma doing beautiful giddha on the first track of 'Laatu'". The Times of India. 9 November 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Ikko-Mikke (The Soulmates): The first look poster of the Satinder Sartaaj and Aditi Sharma is out". The Times of India. 4 March 2020. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ "Teeja Punjab Movie Review : Amberdeep Singh wins hearts both as an actor and writer, Nimrat Khaira astonishes all with her performance". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj: Will It Work This Time?". Business Insider. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Karan V Grover back on TV as Rohit!". The Times of India. 25 September 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Gangaa - agar Ki Ganga". India Today. 11 December 2015. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ "Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka actors Drashti Dhami, Aditi Sharma and Shakti Arora reunite; pose for a happy picture". The Times of India. 13 September 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (28 October 2022). "Aditi Sharma will be seen in Hindi remake of the Turkish series 1001 Nights : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ "PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2016: Complete list of winners". The Times of India. 12 January 2017.