Kim Sharma (born Kimi Sharma; 21 January 1980) is an Indian actress and model who works in Hindi and Telugu films. She made her acting debut in the 2000-romantic drama Mohabbatein for which she won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female. Sharma went onto appear in films such as Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai (2002), Khadgam (2002), Fida (2004), Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story (2005) and Godfather (2007).[3]
Kim Sharma | |
|---|---|
 Sharma in 2016 | |
| Born | Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2000–2010 |
| Notable work | Mohabbatein (2000) |
| Spouse | |
| Partner | Leander Paes[2] |
Career
She then appeared in advertisements for multiple companies. Aditya Chopra signed her for his second directorial-venture titled Mohabbatein in 2000.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Darr | — | Hindi | Extra | |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein | Sanjana "Sanju" Paul | Hindi | [4] | |
| 2002 | Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai | Bobby Gujral | Hindi | ||
| Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar | Ritu Patel | Hindi | |||
| Khadgam | Pooja | Telugu | |||
| 2003 | Alai | Telugu | Special appearance in song "Paiyya Paiyya" | ||
| 2004 | Fida | Sonia Mukherjee | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav | Rita | Hindi | ||
| Yakeen | Tanya Thakur | Hindi | |||
| Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story | Ladli Begum | Hindi | [5] | ||
| 2006 | Tom, Dick, and Harry | Bijli | Hindi | ||
| Ladies Tailor | Radhika | Hindi | |||
| Zindaggi Rocks | Joy | Hindi | |||
| Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana | Kanika | Hindi | |||
| 2007 | Nehlle Pe Dehlla | Kim | Hindi | ||
| Chhodon Naa Yaar | Rashmi | Hindi | |||
| Godfather | — | Urdu | Pakistani film | [6] | |
| 2008 | Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Sara Das | Hindi | ||
| Deshdrohi | Herself | Hindi | Special appearance in song | ||
| 2009 | Magadheera | Herself | Telugu | Special appearance in song "Jorsey" | |
| Anjaneyulu | Telugu | Special appearance in song | |||
| Daddy Cool: Join the Fun | Jenny | Hindi | |||
| Marega Salaa | Tanya Singhania | Hindi | |||
| 2010 | Yagam | Sophie | Telugu | [7] | |
| 2011 | Loot | Sharmili M. Siqueira "SMS" | Hindi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Carryy on Shekhar | Herself | Episode 30 | [8] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Star Debut of the Year – Female | Mohabbatein | Won | [9] |
| Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards | Most Promising Debut Actress | Nominated | [10] | ||
| People's Choice Awards India | Favourite Debut Actor – Female | Nominated | [11] |
References
- ^ "Kim Sharma left penniless after being dumped by husband? Here is her answer". The Indian Express. 10 April 2017.
- ^ Desk, Entertainment (6 September 2021). "Kim Sharma makes her relationship with Leander Paes Insta official, he has eyes only for her in new photo". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Kim Sharma: New vegan on the block". The Times of India. 12 August 2009. Archived from the original on 13 January 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2010.
- ^ John, Ali Peter (20 October 2000). "Mohabbatein: Lets all believe in Love, Please". Screen. Archived from the original on 2 July 2002. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Kotwani, Hiren (10 March 2016). "'Children of Heaven' maker Majid Majidi to watch Akbar Khan's 'Taj Mahal'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ Tyagi, Amit (3 October 2016). "Sara Khan to Kim Sharma: 18 Indian artists who have worked in Pakistani soaps and movies". India Today. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Get set for Yagam". Sify. Archived from the original on 14 February 2022.
- ^ "SAB TV launch Carryy on Shekhar". The Hindu. 29 October 2003. Archived from the original on 14 August 2013.
- ^ "IIFA Through the Years – IIFA 2001: South Africa". International Indian Film Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ Shukla, Archna (12 March 2007). "And the award goes to..." Mint. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Bhushan, Nyay (20 October 2012). "People's Choice Awards to Launch in India". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 6 February 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
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