Neha Sharma
Neha Sharma | |
|---|---|
 Sharma at the Promo launch of Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story | |
| Born | 21 November 1987 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Parent | Ajit Sharma (father) |
Neha Sharma (pronounced [nɛːɦaː ʃrmaː]; born 21 November 1987) is an Indian film actress and model. A native of Bihar, Sharma attended the Mount Carmel School in Bhagalpur and pursued a course in fashion design[2] from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi.[3]
Sharma's first role was in the Telugu film Chirutha, released in 2007. Her first Hindi film was Mohit Suri's Crook, released in 2010.[4] Sharma made a cameo appearance in Kunal Kohli's Teri Meri Kahaani. She was highly appreciated in the semi-hit Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum.
Early life
Sharma was born on 21 November 1987 in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Her father Ajit Sharma, is a businessman turned politician and MLA of Bhagalpur, of Indian National Congress party. Sharma has campaigned for her father in various elections.[5][6] Sharma has three siblings. Sharma 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 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 Pineapple dance studio, London.[7] She considers Kate Moss as her style inspiration. Sharma also aspires to launch her own clothing label.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chirutha | Sanjna | Telugu | Telugu debut |
| 2009 | Kurradu | Hema | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Crook: It's Good To Be Bad | Suhani | Hindi | Hindi debut |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Kahaani | Meera | Hindi | cameo appearance |
| 2012 | Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum | Simran | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story | Simran | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Suman Khanna | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Youngistaan | Anwita Chauhan | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Kriti | Kriti | Hindi | Short film |
| 2016 | Xuanzang | Hindi, Mandarin | ||
| 2016 | Tum Bin II | Taran | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Mubarakan | Special appearence | Hindi | Filming |
Recognition
- Placed at fifth in the List of Fastest Rising People (2010) in India. List was published by Google Zeitgeist.[10]
- Featured at No. 31 in Times of India's 50 Most Desirable Women.[11]
- Featured at No. 1 in the Times Poll of Hottest Female Debut.[12]
- Featured at No. 7 on FHM 100 sexiest women in the world.[13]
See also
References
- ^ "Acting and looks don't help, only box office does: Neha Sharma". Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ Sharma, Neha (9 September 2012). "Neha Sharma Albums". Neha Sharma. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
- ^ Kashyap, Pooja (2 October 2010). "'Serial kisser' arrives in city to promote crook". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Crook was satisfying after south flicks: Neha Sharma". The Indian Express. 5 October 2010. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ Jha, Giridhar (20 August 2014). "Glamour quotient in Bhagalpur campaign". India Today. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "बॉलीवुड की खूबसूरत एक्ट्रेस नेहा शर्मा के पिता बने विधायक" (in Hindi). 25 August 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ^ a b Gupta, Priya (21 May 2013). "Acting and looks don't help, only box office does: Neha Sharma". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "Crook- It's Good To Be Bad Hindi Film Actress Neha Sharma Interview". Calcutta Tube. 5 October 2010. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
- ^ Sinha, Seema (5 May 2011). "Neha Sharma reveals her beauty secrets". The Times of India.
- ^ Google Zeitgeist 2010
- ^ Times of India 50 most Desirable Women, 2010.
- ^ Hottest Female Debut
- ^ August Cover Girl: Neha Sharma[dead link]
External links
- Neha Sharma at IMDb
- Neha Sharma on Facebook
- Neha Sharma on Twitter
