Rhea Sharma (born 7 August 1995) is an Indian television actress who predominantly works in Hindi. In 2014, she made her acting debut as Nishi Khanna in the television series Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar. In 2016, she made her film debut as Ritu in the Hindi film M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. Sharma has received Gold Awards as well as other nominations.
Sharma rose to prominence for her roles as Dr. Kanak Rathi Toshniwal in Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji, and Mishti Agrawal Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke.
Early years
Sharma was born on August 7, 1995, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to a Hindu household. She earned her bachelor's degree from St. Xavier's College in Mumbai. Sharma wanted to be a journalist but decided to pursue acting instead.
Career Beginnings and Early Roles (2014-2016)
Sharma made her acting debut in Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar as Nishi Khanna Shah, alongside Mehul Vyas, from 2014 to 2015. She played Priyanka "Priya" Prabhakar Datar in Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai in 2014. In 2015, she played Chandini Kapoor opposite Darsheel Safary in Yeh Hai Aashiqui Sun Yaar Try Maar.
In 2016, she played Shubhi Deshpande alongside Kinshuk Vaidya in Yeh Hai Aashiqui. In the same year, Sharma played Gauri Shukla in Kahani Hamari... Dil Dosti Deewanepan Ki, opposite Karan Wahi. The show lasted one month.
Sharma made her Hindi film debut in 2016 with Neeraj Pandey's M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, co-starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Kiara Advani and starring her as Ritu, Dhoni's wife's friend.
Breakthrough and achievement (2017-present)
From 2017 to 2018, Sharma played Dr. Kanak Rathi Toshniwal in Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji, alongside Avinesh Rekhi. It proved to be a watershed moment in her career. Sharma's performance was nominated for a Gold Award for Debut in a Lead Role (Female).
In 2018, she played Komal Mishra alongside Ruslaan Mumtaz in Laal Ishq. The same year, she played Anjali Sharma opposite Vishal Singh in Kumkum Bhagya, a remake of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
From 2019 to 2020, Sharma was successful and praised for her depiction of Mishti Agarwal Rajvansh opposite Shaheer Sheikh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke. Her performance earned her a nomination for a Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role. Her chemistry with Sheikh was recognized, and they were awarded the Gold Best Onscreen Jodi Award at the same occasion.
She also played Mishti in the integration episodes of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and performed a dance performance with Sheikh in Nach Baliye 9.
After a two-year absence, Sharma appeared in the 2022 music video "Tu Hi Toh Hai" alongside Sumedh Mudgalkar.
Sharma was named 30th in Eastern Eye's 2020 "Top 50 Asian Celebrities" list. She was also named to Eastern Eye's 2021 "Top 30 Under 30" Global Asian Stars List.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Ritu | Cameo appearance |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014–2015 | Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar | Nishi Khanna Shah | |
2014 | Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai | Priyanka Prabhakar Datar | |
2015 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Chandni Kapoor | Episode: "Pyaar Mein 2nd" |
2016 | Shubhi Deshpande | Episode: "Ex Convict" | |
Kahani Hamari... Dil Dosti Deewanepan Ki | Gauri Shukla | ||
2017–2018 | Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji | Dr. Kanak Rathi Toshniwal | |
2018 | Laal Ishq | Komal Mishra | Episode: "Saree" |
2019–2020 | Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke | Mishti Agrawal Rajvansh |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Kumkum Bhagya | Anjali Sharma | Episode: "Saavan Mahotsav" |
2019 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Mishti Agrawal | |
Nach Baliye 9 | Dance performance |
Year | Title | Singer(s) |
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2022 | Tu Hi Toh Hai | Abhi Dutt, Shambhavi Thakur |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2017 | Gold Awards | Debut in a Lead Role (Female) | Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji | Nominated |
2019 | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke | Nominated | |
Best Onscreen Jodi (With Shaheer Sheikh) | Won |
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession | Actress |
Famous Role | ‘Mishti Singhania’ in the TV serial, “Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke” |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in feet & inches- 5’ 6” |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | Film: M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) TV: Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar (2014-2015) |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | Gold Award for ”Best Onscreen Jodi-Popular with Shaheer Sheikh for the TV serial, “Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke” (2019) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 7 August 1995 (Monday) |
Age (as in 2022) | 27 Years |
Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Zodiac sign | Leo |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
College/University | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Brahmin [1]Wikipedia |
Hobbies | Travelling, Listening to Music, Shopping |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family | |
Husband/Spouse | N/A |
Parents | Father- Pawan Sharma Mother- Renu Sharma |
Favourite Things | |
Street Food | Golgappe |
Food | Biryani |
Drink | Nimbu Pani |
Actor(s) | Ranbir Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan |
Actress | Alia Bhatt |
Travel Destination | Amsterdam |
Colour(s) | Blue, White |
Clothing Brand | Zara |
TV Series | Sherlock |
Book | “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” by Albert Liebermann and Hector Garcia |