Anna Sharma
Anna Sharma | |
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आना शर्मा | |
 Sharma at promotion of film Gangster Blues | |
| Born | Annapurna Sharma May 24, 1995 |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Citizenship | Nepal |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Notable work | Jerryy, Gangster Blues, The Man From Kathmandu |
Annapurna Sharma, known professionally as Anna Sharma (Nepali: आना शर्मा; born 24 May 2002), is a Nepalese film actress who debuted in the Nepali film industry with the 2014 romantic drama Jerryy. She gained early recognition for her performance alongside Anmol K.C., and the film was both a critical and commercial success.[1]
Sharma has since appeared in films such as Gangster Blues (2017) and The Man from Kathmandu (2019). Her roles have generally focused on romantic and dramatic themes, and she has been noted for her screen presence and nuanced performances.
Personal life
Sharma is the daughter of show director, choreographer, and pageant coach Rachana Gurung Sharma. She has two sisters, Amilia Sharma and Ahliya Sharma.[2]
In interviews, Sharma has reflected on her acting journey, noting that although her debut in Jerry came with little struggle, she later realized the importance of developing experience and skills in the industry. She has described her growth as an actor as shaped by both positive and difficult experiences.[3][4]
She considers her role in Maya Ko Maya[5] a personal milestone, highlighting a 17-minute scene where she portrayed the same character at different ages. She has shown interest in working on complex characters and has expressed admiration for actors like Saugat Malla and directors such as Sanjay Leela Bhansali.[6][7][8]
Following a break after her 2019 film The Man from Kathmandu, Sharma returned with Aktor: Take 1[9], which she described as a significant project. She has stated that she plans to work on more films and also pursue business ventures related to the glamour industry.[10]
Career
Anna Sharma debuted with the film Jerryy opposite Anmol K.C. Her second film was Gangster Blues opposite Aashirman DS Joshi.[11] Her third, The Man from Kathmandu, featured a cast of international and Nepalese actors including Gulshan Grover, Hameed Sheikh, Jose Manuel, Michael Brian, Karma Shakya, Neer Shah, and Mithila Sharma.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Jerryy[12] | Akanshya | Debut film | ||
| 2017 | Gangster Blues | Aarzoo | |||
| 2016 | The Man from Kathmandu | Namrata | Nepal's first web series[13] | ||
| 2025 | AKTOR † | Rajan Bhusal | Upcoming movie |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NEFTA Film Awards | Best Debut Actor, Female | Jerryy | Won |
References
- ^ Bhattacharjee, Ranjita (2024-12-10). "'Maya Ko Maya', a Nepalese-English thriller starring Vinay Pathak and Anna Sharma, wraps up shoot". The Hindu. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "A Mother & Her Three Musketeers". smartfamily.com.np. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ^ "The best is yet to come: Anna Sharma's cinematic journey and ambitions for 2025 - OnlineKhabar English News". 2025-01-27. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "Anna becomes nostalgic, being in Mustang after 5 years". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2025-05-16). "Vinay Pathak, Anna Sharma, Saloni Batra and Satyajeet Dubey wrap Maya Ko Maya; English-Nepalese thriller set for winter 2025 release : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2025-05-16). "Vinay Pathak headliner English-Nepalese thriller Maya Ko Maya wraps shoot". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "Nepali thriller 'Maya Ko Maya' wraps up shoot". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "The Man from Kathmandu goes into production". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "Anna joins 'Aktor' with Pradeep". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "'Aktor': A hype that offers nothing new". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "Gangster Blues, an Action- Packed Love Story". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.
- ^ "Anna Sharma Biography, Boyfriend, Family, Earning, Career". Trending Net Nepal. 2019-12-19. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
- ^ Nepal, Glamour (2017-11-23). "The Man from Kathmandu in Progress, Featuring Anna Sharma, Gulshan Grover, Jose Manuel". Glamour Nepal. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
External links
- Anna Sharma at IMDb