Soundarya Sharma
{{Short description|Indian actress (born 1994)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Soundarya Sharma
| image = Soundarya Sharma attends the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 (19) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Sharma in 2023
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|20 September 1994|df=y}}
| birth_place = New Delhi, India
| death_date =
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| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2017–present
}}
Soundarya Sharma (born 20 September 1994){{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/soundarya-sharma-spends-her-birthday-with-underprivileged-kids/videoshow/71219684.cms |title=Soundarya Sharma spends her birthday with underprivileged kids |website=The Times of India |access-date=20 September 2019}} is an Indian actress. She made her acting debut with the romantic drama Ranchi Diaries in 2017. In 2022, she participated in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss 16.
Early life
Soundarya Sharma was born on 20 September 1994, in Preet Vihar, East Delhi, India in a brahmin family. She grew up in a supportive family with her father, Naresh Sharma, her mother, Usha Sharma, who is a teacher, and her siblings Avinash and Mona Sharma. During her early years, Soundarya had a strong interest in music and trained in Indian classical music. She was also passionate about theatre, which led her to join the National School of Drama and the ACT 1 Theatre group.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}}
Career
Sharma played the lead role in the film Ranchi Diaries, which was produced by Anupam Kher and Rashmin Majithia. The film was released in October 2017, and she was nominated for the 'Best Female Debutant' by Zee Cine Awards and Star Screen Awards.{{cn|date=October 2024}} She won the 'Best Debutante' at the Jharkhand International Film Festival.{{cn|date=October 2024}} She won the Lokmat Most Stylish Diva Award at Lokmat Stylish Awards in 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ranveer-singh-sara-ali-khan-attend-lokmat-awards-2018-farhan-akhtar-shares-photos-with-shibani-dandekar-social-media-stalkers-guide-5765601.html |title=Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan attend Lokmat Awards 2018; Farhan Akhtar shares photos with Shibani Dandekar: Social Media Stalkers' Guide |date=20 December 2018 |website=Firstpost |language=en |access-date=13 March 2019}} Soundarya was also a part of a Times Music exclusive release titled Garmi Mein Chill.{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/the-ultimate-chill-anthem-garmi-mein-chill-is-cool-and-quirky/articleshow/70391886.cms |title=The Ultimate Chill Anthem 'Garmi Mein Chill' Is Cool And Quirky - Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=26 July 2019}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/videos/songs/out-now-garmi-mein-chill-feat-soundarya-sharma-is-a-chartbuster-35150.html |title=Out now! Garmi Mein Chill feat. Soundarya Sharma is a chartbuster |website=filmfare.com |language=en |access-date=29 July 2019}}
She did a workshop with Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/travel-restrictions-force-soundarya-sharma-to-be-in-the-us/story-2Xgnf5KpeNYeNRbJZDYvjM.html |title=Travel restrictions force Soundarya Sharma to be in the US |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=30 March 2020}} and a short-acting course from the New York Film Academy.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nyfa.edu/film-school-blog/soundarya-sharma-discusses-acting-and-new-york-film-academy/ |title=SOUNDARYA SHARMA DISCUSSES ACTING AND NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY |website=New York Film Academy |language=en |date=4 November 2020}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.nyfa.edu/alumni/soundarya-sharma/ |title=Soundarya Sharma - New York Film Academy Alumni |website=New York Film Academy |language=en |date=4 November 2020}} In 2022, she was seen in MX Player's crime web series Raktanchal 2 playing Roli.{{Cite news |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/bollywood/article/raktanchal-2-fame-soundarya-sharma-speaks-on-her-role-and-looks-exclusive-interview/387326 |title=Raktanchal 2 fame Soundarya sharma speaks on her role and looks Exclusive Interview |website=timesnowhindi}} She was also seen in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss 16. On Day 112, she was evicted, where she finished at 9th place.{{Cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/soundarya-sharma-evicted-from-the-house-of-bigg-boss-16--news-255500 |title=Soundarya Sharma Evicted From The House Of 'Bigg Boss 16' |website=Outlook |language=en |access-date=21 January 2022 |date=21 January 2023}}
Filmography
= Films =
| class=wikitable
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes !! Ref. |
| 2017
|Gudiya | |
| 2022
| Tanya | Cameo | |
| 2025
| {{Pending film|italic=no|Housefull 5}} | {{TableTBA}} | |
= Television =
| class=wikitable
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes !! Ref. |
| 2022–2023
| {{no wrap|Bigg Boss 16}} | Contestant | 9th place |{{Cite news |date=2 October 2022 |title=Meet Bigg Boss 16 contestant Soundarya Sharma |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/meet-bigg-boss-16-contestant-soundarya-sharma-8183717/ |access-date=2 October 2022 |work=The Indian Express |language=en}} |
| rowspan="3"|2022
|Roli | |
| Country Mafia
|Nannu | |
| Karm Yuddh
|Payal Rana | |
= Music videos =
| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Singer(s) !! Ref. |
| 2021
|"Mast Barsaat" |Sajid Khan, Danish Sabri |
| 2022
|"Bomb Hai" |RaKa |
| rowspan="2" |2023
|"Bade Din Se" |Muskaan, Altamash Faridi |{{Cite web |date=15 February 2023 |title=Bigg Boss 16's Soundarya Sharma talks about her music video 'Bade Din Se'; Says 'I promise to deliver...' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/bigg-boss-16s-soundarya-sharma-talks-about-her-music-video-bade-din-se-says-i-promise-to-deliver-1209426 |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Soundarya Sharma's 'Bade Din Se' is all About Celebrating Love, Togetherness |url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/soundarya-sharmas-bade-din-se-is-all-about-celebrating-love-togetherness-2573593.html |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=Zee News |language=en}} |
| "Khoobsurat" |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="4"|2018
|rowspan="3"|Ranchi Diaries |{{nom}} |{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}} | |||||
| Star Screen Awards
|{{nom}} |{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}} | |||||
| Jharkhand International Film Festival
|Best Debutante |{{won}} |{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}} | |||||
| Lokmat Stylish Awards
|Most Stylish Diva |{{NA}} |{{won}} |
See also
References
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External links
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