Soundarya Sharma (born 20 September 1994)[1] is an Indian actress and model. She made her acting debut with romantic Ranchi Diaries in 2017 for which she won the 'Best Debutante' at the Jharkhand International Film Festival and was nominated at Zee Cine Awards. In 2022, she participated in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss 16.

Soundarya Sharma
Sharma in 2023
Born (1994-09-20) 20 September 1994 (age 29)
New Delhi, India
Occupations
  • Model
  • actress
Years active2017 – present
Known for

Early life edit

She was born and raised in a family from New Delhi.[2]

Career edit

Sharma played the lead role in the film Ranchi Diaries, which was produced by Anupam Kher. The film was released in October 2017, and she was nominated for the 'Best Female Debutant' by Zee Cine Awards and Star Screen Awards. She won the 'Best Debutante' at the Jharkhand International Film Festival.

She won the Lokmat Most Stylish Diva Award at Lokmat Stylish Awards in 2018.[3] Soundarya was also a part of a Times Music exclusive release titled Garmi Mein Chill.[4][5]

She did a workshop with Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[6] and a short-acting course from the New York Film Academy.[7][8]

In 2022, she was seen in MX Player's crime web series Raktanchal 2 playing Roli.[9] 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.[10]

Filmography edit

Films edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Ranchi Diaries Gudiya [11]
2022 Thank God Tanya Cameo

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022–2023 Bigg Boss 16 Contestant 9th place [12]

Web series edit

Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Raktanchal 2 Roli [13]
Country Mafia Nannu [citation needed]
Karm Yuddh Payal Rana [14]

Music videos edit

Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2021 Mast Barsaat Sajid Khan, Danish Sabri [15]
2022 Bomb Hai RaKa [16]
2023 Bade Din Se Muskaan, Altamash Faridi [17][18]
Khoobsurat Neha Kakkar, Raghav Chaitanya [19]

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2018 Zee Cine Awards Best Female Debut Ranchi Diaries Nominated [citation needed]
Star Screen Awards Best Female Debut Nominated [citation needed]
Jharkhand International Film Festival Best Debutante Won [citation needed]
Lokmat Stylish Awards Most Stylish Diva Won [20]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Soundarya Sharma spends her birthday with underprivileged kids". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Soundarya Sharma opens up about objectification of women on screen, OTT boom, and working amidst the pandemic". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan attend Lokmat Awards 2018; Farhan Akhtar shares photos with Shibani Dandekar: Social Media Stalkers' Guide". Firstpost. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  4. ^ "The Ultimate Chill Anthem 'Garmi Mein Chill' Is Cool And Quirky - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Out now! Garmi Mein Chill feat. Soundarya Sharma is a chartbuster". filmfare.com. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Travel restrictions force Soundarya Sharma to be in the US". hindustantimes. 30 March 2020.
  7. ^ "SOUNDARYA SHARMA DISCUSSES ACTING AND NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY". New York Film Academy. 4 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Soundarya Sharma - New York Film Academy Alumni". New York Film Academy. 4 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Raktanchal 2 fame Soundarya sharma speaks on her role and looks Exclusive Interview". timesnowhindi.
  10. ^ "Soundarya Sharma Evicted From The House Of 'Bigg Boss 16'". Outlook. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  11. ^ "Ranchi Diaries actress Soundarya Sharma admires Shah Rukh Khan". mid-day. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  12. ^ "Meet Bigg Boss 16 contestant Soundarya Sharma". The Indian Express. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  13. ^ "Soundarya Sharma stuns her fans with her daring performance in Raktanchal-2". theprint. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  14. ^ "Karm Yuddh trailer: Paoli Dam channels Cersei Lannister in this desi Game of Thrones". theindianexpress. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  15. ^ "Wrote the song as a dedication to Wajid bhai, says Danish Sabri". Hindustan Times. 20 October 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  16. ^ "Bomb Hai starring Soundarya Sharma and Rahul Kangra releases on Panorama Music". Business Standard. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  17. ^ "Bigg Boss 16's Soundarya Sharma talks about her music video 'Bade Din Se'; Says 'I promise to deliver...'". PINKVILLA. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  18. ^ "Soundarya Sharma's 'Bade Din Se' is all About Celebrating Love, Togetherness". Zee News. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Soundarya Sharma along with Adhik Mehta brings a 'Khoobsurat' romantic song in the mesmerizing voice of Neha Kakkar". Firstpost. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  20. ^ "Soundarya Sharma Bags the Lokmat Most Stylish Diva Award". thehansindia. Retrieved 20 December 2018.

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