Utkarsh Sharma is an Indian actor.[1][2] The son of director Anil Sharma, he made his first screen appearance as a child in the 2001 Blockbuster film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, which starred Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel.[3][4] As an adult, he made his debut with a leading role in the action thriller Genius.[5][6][7][8]

Utkarsh Sharma
Sharma in July 2012
Born
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present
Parents

Life and career

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Utkarsh Sharma is the son of Bollywood director Anil Sharma, who is well known for his movie Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. He earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Production and Direction from Chapman University, and studied method acting from Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.[9] After working as Charanjeet in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, he played the lead role in Genius,[10] an action thriller released 24 August 2018, directed by Anil Sharma, also starring Ishitha Chauhan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Mithun Chakraborty.[11] He also played the role of adult Jeetey in Gadar 2, released August 2023.

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2001 Gadar: Ek Prem Katha Charan Jeet "Jeete" Singh son of Tara Singh Child artist
2004 Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo Kunal Jeet Singh
2007 Apne Angad Singh Choudhary
2015 Purpose Director and Producer
2016 Still Life Writer
2018 Genius Vashudev Shastri "Vasu" Lead Actor (IITR)
2023 Gadar 2 Charan Jeet "Jeete" Singh son of Tara Singh
2024 Vanvaas

References

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  1. ^ "When Utkarsh Sharma hurt Salman Khan's nose". Deccan Chronicle. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Salman Khan inspired Utkarsh Sharma to act". The Statesman. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Utkarsh Sharma : 'Genius' is thrilling roller-coaster ride - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Salman Khan helped 'Genius' actor Utkarsh Sharma to take up acting | Free Press Journal". Free Press Journal. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Nawazuddin Siddiqui is all praise for Utkarsh Sharma - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  6. ^ "'Genius' teaser: Re-introducing Utkarsh Sharma, the boy who played Sunny Deol's son in 'Gadar' - Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  7. ^ "It's Nawaz vs Utkarsh in 'Genius' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  8. ^ "Genius teaser: Gadar director Anil Sharma's son Utkarsh set for a Bollywood debut". www.hindustantimes.com. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  9. ^ "Utkarsh Sharma gears up for the teaser of his film Genius".
  10. ^ "'Genius' trailer: Utkarsh Sharma's debut film is all about 'love for the country', Watch". dna. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  11. ^ "'Genius' song: 'Pyar De Pyar Le' is a peppy dance number where Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Utkarsh Sharma face off - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
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