Shweta Sharda (Hindi: श्वेता शार्दा; born 24 May 2001) is an Indian actress, model, dancer and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe India 2023.[1][2] She represented India at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant held in El Salvador on 18 November 2023, and placed in the top 20.

Shweta Sharda
Born (2001-05-24) 24 May 2001 (age 23)
Chandigarh, India
EducationIndira Gandhi National Open University
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • model
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Diva Universe 2023
Hair colorDark Brown
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)

Early life and career

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Sharda works as a model and dancer. She moved to Mumbai at the age of 16 to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer. She has appeared in several reality shows, including Dance India Dance, Dance Deewane, and Dance+. She was also a choreographer on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10.[3] Sharda is a self-taught dancer and is known for her versatility and technical skills. She is also a choreographer and has choreographed several dance routines for television shows and music videos.[4][5]

Sharda recently featured in the music video of the song "Mast Aankhein" by Jubin Nautiyal and Tulsi Kumar opposite Bollywood actor Shantanu Maheshwari.[6]

Pageantry

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Miss Diva 2023

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On 16 August 2023, Sharda was confirmed as one of the 16 official contestants for the Miss Diva 2023 competition.[7]

During the competition, Sharda won the following awards:[8]

  • Miss Body Beautiful
  • Miss Talented
  • Top 5 – Miss Photogenic
  • Top 6 – Miss Rampwalk

At the grand finale held on 28 August 2023 at The LaLit, Mumbai, Sharda was crowned by outgoing Miss Diva Universe 2022, Divita Rai as Miss Diva Universe 2023.[9]

Miss Universe 2023

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Sharda represented India at 72nd Miss Universe competition held on 18 November 2023 at José Adolfo Pineda Arena, San Salvador, El Salvador and was placed in top 20.

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role
2017-18 Dance India Dance 6 Contestant
2018 Dance Deewane 1
2021 Dance Plus 6
2022 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 Choreographer

Music videos

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Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2021   Ranjha Tere Naal Nikhita Gandhi
2021   Coco Sukh-E Muzical Doctorz
2021 Mitwa Go Priteesh Kamat
2021 Uncha Lamba Kad Asees Kaur, Altamash Faridi
2023 Mast Aankhein Jubin Nautiyal, Tulsi Kumar [10]
2023 High Hukku King, Nikhita Gandhi
2024 Doriye Varun Jain, Nikhita Gandhi

References

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  1. ^ "Shweta Sharda is Miss Diva Universe 2023: See all pictures of her crowning moment". Hindustan Times. 28 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Shweta Sharda wins Miss Diva Universe 2023 title. Who is she?". India Today. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 EXCLUSIVE: Paras Kalnawat will dance to the tunes of choreographer Shweta Sharda while Rubina Dilaik and Sanam Johar pair-up to perform some sizzling dance moves!". Pinkvilla Telly. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Chandigarh girl Shweta Sharda is LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2023". Onmanorama. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Who is Shweta Sharda, the Miss Diva Universe 2023 winner?". Indian Express Limited. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Shantanu Maheshwari's Latest 'Mast Aankhein' Has Catchy Lyrics, Soothing Melody". Outlook (Indian magazine). Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Introducing the TOP 16 finalists of LIVA Miss Diva 2023". beautypageants.in. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Presenting the winners of the LIVA Miss Diva 2023 sub-contest". beautypageants.in. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  9. ^ "LIVA Miss Diva 2023 Crowning Moments!". beautypageants.in. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Tulsi Kumar, Jubin Nautiyal come together for 'Mast Aankhein'". Daijiworld Media. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Diva Universe
2023
Succeeded by