Richa Sharma (actress)
Richa Sharma | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1964 India |
| Died | 10 December 1996 (aged 31–32) New York City, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Brain tumor |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Richu |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Trishala Dutt |
Richa Sharma (Hindi: ऋचा शर्मा; (Aug 6, 1964– Dec 10, 1996) also known by her married name Richa Sharma Dutt was an Indian film actress known for her works in Bollywood.[1] Richa married actor Sanjay Dutt in New York City, United States in 1987. The couple has a daughter, Trishala Dutt. Within two years of marriage, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Richa died at her parents' home in New York on 10 December 1996.[1][2][3][4]
Career
She came to visit Dev Anand at a film shoot wanting to be his next heroine but was too young. Dev promised her he would cast her once she grew older. He eventually gave her a break with Hum Naujawan in 1985.[5] She went on to act in Anubhav and Insaaf Ki Awaaz the following year and in Sadak Chhap and Aag Hi Aag in 1987.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Hum Naujawan | Rashmi | Hindi | Debut film |
| 1986 | Anubhav | Bijli | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz | Hindi | ||
| 1987 | Sadak Chhap | Natasha | Hindi | |
| 1987 | Aag Hi Aag | Tulsi Singh | Hindi |
References
- ^ a b c "Richa Sharma Dutt, 33, Film Actress". Indian Abroad. 20 December 1996. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Last words of Sanjay Dutt's first wife Richa Sharma". India TV News.
- ^ "HEARTBREAKING! Sanjay Dutt's Late Wife Richa Sharma Had Written This Letter Before DYING!". www.filmibeat.com.
- ^ "Sanjay Dutt's personal life".
- ^ https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/sanjay-dutt-first-wife-richa-sharma-biography-excerpt