Nia Sharma (born September 17, 1990) is an Indian model and actress who works in Hindi television. She is most known for her appearances as Manvi Chaudhary in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Roshni Patel in Zee TV's Jamai Raja, Aarohi Kashyap in Colors TV's Ishq Mein Marjawan, and Brinda Parekh in Naagin 4. She competed in Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 in 2017 and finished as a finalist.
In 2020, she won the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi - Made in India. Sharma debuted on the web in 2017 with Vikram Bhatt's online series Twisted. In 2021, she appeared in the second season of her web series Jamai 2.0, which was digitally released on ZEE5. Sharma appeared as a competitor in Colors TV's dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 in 2022.
Sharma's birthdate is September 17, 1990.
Debut and breakthrough in 2010-2013
Sharma made her television debut in 2010 with Kaali - Ek Agnipariksha on Star Plus, where she played Anu. She later portrayed Nisha Mehta in the multi-starrer Behenein on the channel.
Sharma's first break came when she signed on to play Manvi Chaudhary opposite Krystle D'Souza, Karan Tacker, and Kushal Tandon in Star Plus's Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, which lasted for two years from 2011 to 2013.
2014-2020: Award and establishment success
Sharma next joined Zee TV's Jamai Raja, in which she played Roshni Patel opposite Ravi Dubey and was produced by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, where she stayed until 2016. She made her digital debut in 2017 with Vikram Bhatt's online series Twisted, an erotic thriller in which she co-starred as Aliyah Mukherjee, a supermodel, alongside Rrahul Sudhir and Namit Khanna.
Sharma appeared in the eighth season of Colors TV's iconic stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, hosted by Rohit Shetty, in July 2017. She was eliminated twice from the contest before re-entering and surviving till the end, appearing as the first finalist. From October 2017 to January 2018, she appeared as Palasha Trivedi in the Star Plus program Meri Durga.
Sharma later reprised her role in Twisted's second and third seasons. In July 2018, she found her next part in Colors TV's suspense thriller series Ishq Mein Marjawan, in which she played the dual roles of Aarohi Kashyap and Anjali Sharma alongside Arjun Bijlani until the show finished in June 2019. Later, she reconnected with Dubey in the ZEE5 web series Jamai 2.0.
She began her role as shape-shifting serpent Brinda opposite Vijayendra Kumeria in Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel, the fourth season of Colors TV's supernatural vengeance series Naagin created by Ekta Kapoor, in November 2019. She won Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi - Made in India shortly after the show's conclusion.
OTT projects and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 from 2021 to the present
In 2021, the second season of ZEE5's Jamai 2.0 premiered, with Sharma and Dubey reuniting for the fourth time. She appeared for one day in the OTT edition of the popular game reality show Bigg Boss in September 2021.
In 2022, she competed in Colors TV's dance-based reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 with choreographer Tarun Raj Nihalani, finishing in eighth place.
Sharma's roles in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Jamai Raja, Ishq Mein Marjawan, and Naagin: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel established her as a notable actress in the Indian television business.
Sharma was voted third in 2016 and second in 2017 by the British-based Eastern Eye newspaper in its Top 50 Sexiest Asian Women List.
Sharma was named No. 2 in The Times Most Desirable Women on TV 2020 in 2020.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010–2011 | Kaali - Ek Agnipariksha | Anu | |
2011 | Behenein | Nisha Mehta | |
2011–2013 | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Manvi Chaudhary | |
2014–2016 | Jamai Raja | Roshni Patel | |
2017 | Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 | Contestant | 4th place |
Meri Durga | Palasha Trivedi | ||
2018–2019 | Ishq Mein Marjawan | Aarohi Kashyap | |
2019–2020 | Naagin 4 | Brinda Parekh | |
2020 | Khatron Ke Khiladi Made in India | Contestant | Winner |
2022 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 | 8th place |
Year | Title | Role |
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2011 | The Player | Herself |
2012 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Manvi |
Nayi Soch Ki Talaash Aamir Ke Saath | ||
2012–2013 | Starlite | |
2012 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | |
Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | ||
2014 | Box Cricket League 1 | Player |
2014 | Pavitra Rishta | Roshni |
Qubool Hai | ||
2015 | Killer Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah | Guest |
2016 | Comedy Nights Bachao | |
Tashan-e-Ishq | Roshni | |
2017 | Bhaag Bakool Bhaag | Herself |
Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung | ||
2018 | Aap Ke Aa Jane Se | |
Udaan | Aarohi | |
Internet Wala Love | ||
Ace of Space 1 | Herself | |
Naagin 3 | Aarohi | |
2019 | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | |
Bigg Boss 13 | Brinda | |
2020 | Naagin 5 | |
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 | Herself | |
2020–2021 | Ladies vs Gentlemen | Panelist |
2021 | Bigg Boss OTT | Herself |
Zee Comedy Show | ||
Bigg Boss 15 | ||
2023 | Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal |
Year | Title | Role |
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2017–2018 | Twisted | Aliyah Mukerjee |
2019–2021 | Jamai 2.0 | Roshni Patel |
Year | Title | Singer(s) |
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2017 | Waada | Tony Kakkar |
2019 | Hor Pila | Jyotica Tangri |
2020 | Gale Lagana Hai | Neha Kakkar, Tony Kakkar |
2021 | Tum Bewafa Ho | Payal Dev, Stebin Ben |
Ankhiyaan Da Ghar | Yasser Desai | |
Do Ghoont | Shruti Rane | |
Garbe Ki Raat | Rahul Vaidya, Bhoomi Trivedi | |
2022 | Phoonk Le | Nikhita Gandhi |
Hairaan | Javed Ali | |
Paisa Paisa | Star Boy LOC |
Bio/Wiki | |
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Real Name | Neha Sharma |
Profession | Actress |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 163 cm in meters- 1.63 m in feet inches- 5’ 4” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 50 kg in pounds- 110 lbs |
Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-26-34 |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 17 September 1990 |
Age (as in 2022) | 31 Years |
Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Delhi, India |
School | St. Xavier's School, Delhi |
College | Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini, Delhi |
Educational Qualification | Graduation in Mass Communication |
Debut | TV: Kaali - Ek Agnipariksha (2010-2011) |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Brahmin |
Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Tattoo | ![]() |
Hobbies | Skating, Cooking, Looking at mirror and talking to herself, Driving, Clicking selfies, Shopping, Collecting English Idioms & Phrases |
Awards | 2012- Star Parivaar Award and Indian Television Academy Award for Desh Ki Dhadkan - Best Actress - Popular for Favourite Nayi Soch Kirdaar for the TV serial 'Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai.' 2014- Zee Rishtey Awards for Favourite Nayi Jodi along with Ravi Dubey and for Favourite Saas Bahu Rishta along with Shruti Ulfat for the TV serial 'Jamai Raja.' 2015- Television Style Award for Best Stylish Beti and Indian Television Academy Award for Gr8! Face Female for the TV serial 'Jamai Raja.' |
Boys, Affairs, and More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family | |
Parents | Father- Name Not Known (Died) Mother- Usha Sharma |
Siblings | Brother- Vinay Sharma (Elder, works in an MNC in Delhi) Sister- None |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Food(s) | Hakka Noodles, Rajma Chawal, Sitaphal Ice-cream from Naturals |
Favourite Cuisine(s) | Italian, Indian, Continental |
Favourite Actor | Colin Farrell |
Favourite Actress | Julia Roberts |
Favourite Film(s) | Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991), 50 First Dates (2004), Little Manhattan (2005) |
Favourite Drink | Kiss on the Lips (Alcoholic) |
Favourite Colour | Red |
Favourite Shopping Place | Infiniti Mall, Mumbai |
Favourite Destination(s) | Brazil, Miami |
Favourite Brand(s) | Forever New, Zara, Guess |