Madalsa M Chakraborty (née Sharma; born 26 September 1991),[3][4] born and known professionally as Madalsa Sharma is an Indian film and television actress best known for portraying Kavya Shah in Star Plus's Anupamaa.[5]
Madalsa Sharma | |
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 Sharma in 2022 | |
| Born | Madalsa Sharma 26 September 1991 |
| Other names | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Anupamaa |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
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| Parents |
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| Relatives | See Chakraborty family |
Personal life
editMadalsa Sharma was born to actress Sheela Sharma and film producer and director Subhash Sharma on 26 September 1991.[6][7] After completing her schooling from Marble Arch school, she studied English literature[1] at the Mithibai College, Mumbai.[8]
She became interested in acting as a career at an early age.[9] She attended the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute and took acting lessons and learned dancing under Ganesh Acharya and Shiamak Davar.[7]
She married Mahaakshay Chakraborty, son of Mithun Chakraborty[10] in 2018.
Career
editMadalsa made her acting debut in the 2009 Telugu film Fitting Master by E.V.V. Satyanarayana.[11] The film was a success and Madalsa's performance was appreciated. The next year she made her debut in the Kannada film industry with Shourya, which gave a great boost to Madalsa's career.[12] Also in 2010 she was seen in another Telugu film, Aalasyam Amrutam, under the banner of Suresh Productions. D. Rama Naidu chose Madalsa as the leading lady for the film, not only did the film fare well, but this took Madalsa's career to another level. She received positive comments for her performance in the film.[13][14]
Her maiden Bollywood film Angel, by choreographer Ganesh Acharya released in February 2011.[15] The film received great comments and Madalsa's performance was the talk of the town. Soon after was another Telugu release, Mem Vayasuku Vacham and her role was well received.[16] The Times of India wrote that she "plays the eye candy very well."[17]
Later in 2014, her second Hindi film, Sooraj Barjatya Rajshri Productions' Samrat & Co. released. The film received very good reviews overall. Samrat & Co. was a great relaunch for Madalsa in Bollywood. This was followed by Chitram Cheppina Katha, Telugu actor Uday Kiran's last film.[18] In April 2014, she had stated that she has been working on three Telugu projects.[9]
In 2017 Madalsa made her digital debut through music video titled Dhokha opposite Ganesh Acharya, Single by Rimesh Raja.
In 2020 she made her television debut by portraying Kavya Shah in Star Plus's Anupamaa. She quit the series after 4 years in September 2024. [19]
In December 2021 Madalsa featured in Butterfly opposite Namit Khanna, sung by Dev Negi and Swati Sharma.
In May 2022, Madalsa reprised her role of Kavya Gandhi in Anupamaa's prequel web-series Anupama: Namaste America's last episode.
In 2023, Madalsa starred in Sudhanshu Pandey's solo single Dil Ki Tu Zameen.[20][21]
Sharma quitted Anupamaa in September 2024, soon after exit of her co-actor Sudhanshu Pandey due to her reduced screen presence after turning her character Kavya positive.[22]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Fitting Master | Meghana | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Shourya | Shweta | Kannada | |
| Aalasyam Amrutam | Vaidehi | Telugu | ||
| Thambikku Indha Ooru | Priya | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Angel | Sonal Mahajan | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Mem Vayasuku Vacham | Khushi | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Pathayeram Kodi | Bhoomika | Tamil | |
| The Girl with the Indian Emerald | Mala | German | ||
| 2014 | Patiala Dreamz | Reet | Punjabi | |
| Samrat & Co | Dimpy Singh | Hindi | ||
| Chitram Cheppina Katha | Telugu | Unreleased | ||
| 2015 | Ram Leela | Special Appearance | Telugu | |
| Paisa Ho Paisa | Bhoomika | Hindi | ||
| Dove | Sona | Kannada | ||
| 2016 | Dil Sala Sanki | Hindi | ||
| Super 2 | Telugu | |||
| 2018 | Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Pyar Ke | Anjali | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Kartoot | Nighar | Hindi |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2024 | Anupamaa | Kavya Shah | Negative Turned Positive |
| 2022 | Ravivaar With Star Parivaar | Episodes 1/2/5/7/8/9 |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Anupama: Namaste America | Kavya Gandhi | Cameo; Episode 11 |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dhoka | Rimesh Raja | |
| 2021 | Butterfly | Dev Negi, Swati Sharma | [23] |
| 2023 | Dil Ki Tu Zameen | Sudhanshu Pandey | [24] [25] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Anupamaa | Nominated | [26] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Maddalasa adds 'D' for good luck". The Times of India. 11 October 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Madalsa Sharma turns Mithi". 19 April 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ Saxena, Harshita (26 September 2021). "जन्मदिन: टीवी इंडस्ट्री से पहले फिल्मों में भी काम कर चुकी हैं मदालसा शर्मा, ससुर मिथुन चक्रवर्ती के साथ शेयर करती हैं खास बॉन्ड" [Birthday: Madalsa has acted in films before TV, shares a special bond with father-in-law Mithun Chakraborty]. Amar Ujala (in Hindi).
- ^ "Mithun Chakraborty's Daughter-in-law Madalsa Sharma's Vacation Post Sets Insta on Fire". News18. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India – The Tribune Lifestyle". The Tribune. 9 January 1974. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Rupali Ganguly to Sudhanshu Pandey: Meet Anupamaa actors' real family members; in pics". The Times of India. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b P Vasudeva rao. "Eyeing young & bubbly roles". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 7 May 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Cinema Connect". The Indian Express. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Cinema Connect | Page 99". The Indian Express. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Mahaakshay Chakraborty to marry Madalsa Sharma on July 7 despite rape FIR". India Today. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Comedy, EVV style". The Hindu. 13 January 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ Wire, Sampurn. "Madalasa Sharma's Kannada Debut". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Thambikku Indha Ooru is ridiculous". Rediff.com. 8 March 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "'Thambikku Intha Ooru' has no depth – IBNLive". Ibnlive.in.com. 29 April 2010. Archived from the original on 6 May 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Nowshowing". The Hindu. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Maddalasa is on cloud nine". The Times of India. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Mem Vayasuki Vacham movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ y. sunita chowdhary (9 March 2014). "In Uday's memory". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty's small screen debut". The Tribune.
- ^ "Sudhanshu Pandey to feature in solo single 'Dil Ki Tu Zameen' after almost five years". The Times of India.
- ^ "Check Out Latest Hindi Video Song 'Dil Ki Tu Zameen' Sung by Sudhanshu Pandey | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Exclusive! Madalsa Sharma quits Anupamaa: I missed the spark the character had". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Butterfly, retrieved 28 December 2021
- ^ "Sudhanshu Pandey to feature in solo single 'Dil Ki Tu Zameen' after almost five years". The Times of India.
- ^ "Check Out Latest Hindi Video Song 'Dil Ki Tu Zameen' Sung by Sudhanshu Pandey | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "ITA Awards 2020 gets more than 1 crore votes in popular category. List of nominees". India Today.
