Akanksha Sharma | |
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 Sharma at Grazia Millennial Awards 2023 | |
| Born | April 14, 1996 |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2016-present |
Akanksha Sharma (born 14 April 1999[1][‡ 1]) is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in Hindi, Kannada and Telugu-language films, and music videos.[2][3] She is primarily known for her roles in Keshari Veer, Laila and Trivikrama.[4][5][6]
Career
Sharma began working in the entertainment industry through modeling assignments. She participated in India's next top model Season 2 , which aired in 2016. In 2018, she appeared in the music video Do Din, performed by Darshan Raval.[7] She was later featured in I Am Disco Dancer 2.0 (2020), a recreation of a 1980s Hindi film song, performed by Benny Dayal.[8]
In 2021, she appeared in the music video Jugnu, performed by Badshah and Nikhita Gandhi.[9] In the same year, she featured in the video Casanova, performed by Tiger Shroff.[10] In 2023, she appeared in the Punjabi-language music video Psycho, performed by Harrdy Sandhu.[11]
Sharma made her film debut in the Kannada-language feature Trivikrama in 2022,[12] where she played the character of Trisha, an acting debut that the New Indian Express found "formulaic".[13]
She appeared in two films in 2025: Laila (Telugu film),[14] in the role of Jenny; a review in the Times of India noted: "Akanksha Sharma, as Jenny, is bold and glamorous, making a striking impression. While her role doesn't offer much beyond supporting Sonu's [the male lead] journey, her energy adds some spark to the film."[15] A review in The Hindu noted that "the camera waste(d) no opportunity to objectify her."[16]
The same year she played in Kesari Veer (a Hindi film), portraying the character of Rajal, and a review in The Hans said of her that she had "a luminous screen presence but [...] a long way to go."[17]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | India's Next Top Model | Herself (contestant) | Hindi |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Trivikrama | Trisha | Kannada | [13] |
| 2025 | Laila | Jenny | Telugu | [18] |
| Kesari Veer | Rajal | Hindi | [19] | |
| 2026 | Tera Yaar Hoon Main 
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Music videos
| Year | Title | Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Do Din | Darshan Raval |
| 2020 | I Am Disco Dancer 2.0 | Benny Dayal |
| 2021 | Jugnu[20] | Badshah, Nikhita Gandhi |
| Casanova | Tiger Shroff | |
| 2023 | Psycho | Harrdy Sandhu |
References
- ↑ "Watch India's next top Model Season 2 contestant List Name wiki bio Age". www.indiasnexttopmodels.com. Archived from the original on 2016-07-13. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ↑ "कौन हैं आकांक्षा शर्मा, जिन्हें बताया जा रहा है टाइगर श्रॉफ की नई गर्लफ्रेंड". Hindustan. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (2022-06-21). "Akanksha Sharma: The image of a heroine has changed over the years". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Kesari Veer movie review: Sooraj Pancholi, Suniel Shetty film marred by weak plot, over-the-top performances and garish visual effects". The Indian Express. 2025-05-23. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (2025-02-14). "Vishwak Sen's 'Laila' movie review: A troublesome, crass narrative". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (2022-06-25). "Trivikrama Movie Review: New talent brings freshness to a formulaic plot". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Khatoon, F. (2018-09-10). "Here's what Darshan Raval has to say about his latest single Do Din". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Tiger Shroff to Recreate Mithun Chakraborty's Disco Dancer, Shares First Look poster". News18. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Murthy, Neeraja (2021-10-28). "Badshah on his new romantic single 'Jugnu' with Nikhita Gandhi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Disha Patani can't get over Tiger Shroff's new music video Casanova". India Today. 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Harrdy Sandhu drops his latest party anthem Psycho from the EP Pleasures". mirchi.in. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Trivikrama movie review: Sahana Murthy's launchpad for Vikram Ravichandran is quite the disaster". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Sharadhaa, A. (2022-06-25). "Review | New talent brings freshness to formulaic 'Trivikrama'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ↑ India, The Hans (2025-02-14). "'Laila' review: Vishwak Sen's bold transformation shines in a fun-filled entertainer". www.thehansindia.com (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Laila Movie Review: A glamorous ride that feels outdated". The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (2025-02-14). "Vishwak Sen's 'Laila' movie review: A troublesome, crass narrative". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ↑ "Kesari Veer movie review: Suniel Shetty-Vivek Oberoi-Sooraj Pancholi's visual grandeur is long & exhausting". Firstpost. 2025-05-23. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Harsh, B. H. (2025-02-15). "'Laila' movie review: An outdated, out-of-ideas comedy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (May 1, 2025). "Akanksha Sharma opens up on her acting journey; says, "Ram-Leela changed everything for me" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama".
- ↑ Murthy, Neeraja (2021-10-28). "Badshah on his new romantic single 'Jugnu' with Nikhita Gandhi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
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