Adah Sharma life and biography

Adah Sharma: A Versatile Journey in Indian Cinema

Adah Sharma, born on May 11, 1992, in Mumbai, India, has made significant strides in both Hindi and Telugu cinema. Her father, S. L. Sharma, was a Tamil Brahmin from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and served as a captain in the Indian Merchant Navy until his passing in 2014. Her mother, Sheila Sharma, hails from Palakkad, Kerala, and is an accomplished Indian classical dancer and mallakhamba yoga practitioner. Adah’s diverse cultural background and her exposure to various art forms from a young age played a pivotal role in shaping her career in the film industry.

Education and Early Aspirations

Adah attended Auxilium Convent High School in Bandra, Mumbai. By the tenth grade, she had already set her sights on a career in acting. Despite her strong desire to leave school to pursue acting, her parents insisted that she complete her education, which she did until the twelfth grade. Adah’s multifaceted talent is evident from her extensive training in gymnastics and dance. She graduated in Kathak from the Natraj Gopi Krishna Kathak Dance Academy in Mumbai and also trained in salsa, jazz, ballet, and belly dancing. Additionally, she practices Silambam, an Indian weapon-based martial art.

Breakthrough and Initial Success

Adah Sharma made her acting debut in the 2008 Hindi horror film 1920, directed by Vikram Bhatt. Her portrayal of a possessed woman was critically acclaimed, earning her a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Female Debut. Critics praised her performance, with The Times of India’s Nikhat Kazmi describing her as "exceptionally brilliant" and "incredibly convincing."

Transition to South Indian Cinema

After a series of roles in Hindi cinema, including Phhir (2011) and Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke (2013), Adah ventured into Telugu cinema with Heart Attack (2014), directed by Puri Jagannadh. Her performance was well-received, and she quickly established herself as a notable actress in the South Indian film industry. She followed this with successful films like S/O Satyamurthy (2015) and Kshanam (2016).

Continued Success and Versatility

In 2014, Adah also appeared in the Hindi film Hasee Toh Phasee, alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra, where her performance in a supporting role was praised. Her role in the Kannada film Rana Vikrama (2015) and the Telugu film Subramanyam for Sale (2015) further solidified her versatility as an actress.

Adah continued to explore diverse roles, starring in the Tamil film Idhu Namma Aalu (2016) and the Hindi action thriller Commando 2 (2017). She also appeared in the web series Pati Patni Aur Panga (2020), playing a transgender woman, showcasing her ability to tackle complex and challenging characters.

Recent Works and Impact

In 2023, Adah Sharma played the lead role in The Kerala Story, portraying Shalini Unnikrishnan / Fathima Ba. Her performance as a woman radicalized and converted to Islam, joining ISIS, was lauded by critics. Anuj Kumar of The Hindu noted her "earnest performance" and the film emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

Personal Life

Throughout her career, Adah Sharma has been influenced by various mentors and co-stars. Her collaboration with directors like Vikram Bhatt and Puri Jagannadh has been particularly significant in shaping her acting style and career trajectory. Adah’s diverse cultural heritage and artistic upbringing have greatly influenced her approach to acting and her choice of roles.

Future Projects

Following the success of The Kerala Story, Adah has confirmed her involvement in an international project, where she will play a female superhero in an action film. Despite facing mixed reviews for some of her recent works, Adah continues to push boundaries and explore new horizons in her acting career.

List of films for Adah Sharma:

2008: 1920
2011: Phhir
2013: Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke
2014: Heart Attack ; Hasee Toh Phasee
2015: S/O Satyamurthy; Rana Vikrama; Subramanyam for Sale
2017: Garam; Kshanam; Idhu Namma Aalu; Commando 2
2019: Charlie Chaplin 2; Kalki; Bypass Road; Commando 3
2022: Question Mark
2023: Selfiee; The Kerala Story
2024: Bastar: The Naxal Story; The Game Of Girgit (Pre-Production)

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