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Neha Sharma
Sharma in 2023
Born (1987-11-21) 21 November 1987 (age 37)
Bhagalpur, Bihar, India
Alma materNational Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2007–present
Political partyIndian National Congress[1]
ParentAjit Sharma (father)
RelativesAisha Sharma (sister)

Neha Sharma (pronounced [ˈnɛːɦa ˈʃərma], born 21 November 1987) is an Indian actress, model,[2] and businesswoman. Sharma made her acting debut with the Telugu film Chirutha (2007) and her Hindi film debut with Crook (2010).[3] She was highly appreciated for the semi-hit Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum.

Sharma has appeared in several films including Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013), Solo (2017) and Tanhaji (2020). She made her web debut with the series Illegal in 2020 and has also been part of the short film Kriti and Vikalp, where she played the title roles.

Early life

Neha Sharma was born on 21 November 1987,[4] to a Hindu family in Bihar, Sharma attended the Mount Carmel School in Bhagalpur and pursued a course in fashion design[5] from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi.[6] She confessed being severely asthmatic in childhood and always unwell and weak physically. She also claimed to be completely cured of asthma with the blessing of a family in Hyderabad.[7]

Personal life

Her personal hobbies are cooking, listening to music, reading, and dance.[8] Sharma is trained in the Indian classical dance form called Kathak. Apart from that, she has also learned street hip hop, Latin dancing-salsa, merengue, jive, and jazz from the Pineapple Dance Studios in London.[7] She considers Kate Moss as her style inspiration. Sharma also aspires to launch her own clothing label.[9]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2007 Chirutha Sanjana Telugu [10]
2009 Kurradu Hema Telugu [11]
2010 Crook Suhani Hindi [12]
2012 Teri Meri Kahaani Meera Hindi Cameo appearance [13][14]
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum Simran Singhania Hindi [15]
2013 Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story Simran Desai Hindi [16]
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 Suman Khanna Hindi [17]
2014 Youngistaan Anwita Chauhan Hindi [18]
2016 Kriti Kriti Hindi Short film [19]
Xuanzang Kumari Mandarin [20]
Tum Bin 2 Taran Hindi [21]
2017 Mubarakan Advocate Nafisa Qureshi Hindi [22]
Solo Akshara Malayalam [23]
Bhama Tamil
2020 Tanhaji Kamla Devi Hindi [24]
Ik Sandhu Hunda Si Simran Punjabi [25]
2021 Vikalp Shivani Hindi Short film [26]
Aafat-E-Ishq Lallo Hindi [27]
2023 Jogira Sara Ra Ra Dimple Chaubey Hindi [28]
Hi Nanna Model Telugu Cameo appearance [29]
2024 Bad Newz Sejal Hindi Cameo appearance [30]
2025 De De Pyaar De 2 † Hindi

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020–2024 Illegal Advocate Niharika Singh [31]
2022 Shinning With The Sharmas Herself [32][33]
2024 36 Days Farah Zaidi / Suhana Mohan [34]

Music videos

Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2019 Dheeme Dheeme Tony Kakkar [35]
2020 Galib B Praak [36]
Dil Ko Karaar Aaya Yasser Desai, Neha Kakkar [37]
Lambo Car Guri [38]
2021 Thoda Thoda Pyaar Stebin Ben [39]
2022 Pehli Pehli Baarish Yasser Desai [40]
2024 Tu Hai Darshan Raval, Prakriti Giri [41]
Mukke Paaye Si B Praak [42]

In the media

Sharma at an event in 2013

Sharma has frequently appeared in The Times of India's 50 Most Desirable Women list. She was placed 31st in 2010,[43] 26th in 2011,[44] 15th in 2012,[45] 13th in 2013,[46] 17th in 2014,[47] 32nd in 2015,[48] 33rd in 2016,[49] 36th in 2017,[50] 44th in 2018 and 2019,[51][52] and 32nd in 2020.[53] She was also featured on FHM 100 sexiest women in the world list, where she was placed 7th in 2014.[54]

Entrepreneurship

Football

In 2020, Neha became co-owner of IPL Soccer Team Birmingham Challengers, with H Dhami, Bambi Bains, Juggy D, and Blu Blood .[55]

Hospitality

In 2024, Neha ventured into hospitality, by co-founding a new Japanese restaurant named Call Me Ten with Karann R Chawla, Angadh Singh, and Akshay Shokeen. The restaurant offically opened its doors to the public in September, 2024 and is based in the district of Vasant Vihar, Delhi.[56]

Awards and Nominations

Applause Entertainment Screenxx Awards

Year Show Category Result Ref.
2024 36 Days Best Female Actor Won [57]

See also

References

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  11. ^ "Shooting of 'Kurradu' with Varun Sandesh and Neha Sharma in the lead was completed recently". The New Indian Express. 6 October 2009. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
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  20. ^ "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.
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  36. ^ "Paint your Valentines in romance with 'Galib' from 'Ik Sandhu Hunda Si'". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  37. ^ "Dil Ko Karaar Aaya: Sidharth Shukla, Neha Sharma are deeply in love in Neha Kakkar's new song, Hrithik Roshan likes it too". Hindustan Times. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  38. ^ "New Punjabi Song Video 2020: Guri's Latest Punjabi Gana Video Song 'Lambo Car'". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  39. ^ "Thoda Thoda Pyaar: Romantic Track Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Neha Sharma Released Before V-Day". News18. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
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  42. ^ "Mukke Paye Si: Sunny Kaushal, Neha Sharma in B Praak's new hit". The Statesman. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
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  55. ^ "Birmingham Challengers announce Neha Sharma as co-owner".
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  57. ^ "Applause Entertainment Screenxx 2024 Awards". Instagram. 14 November 2024.
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