Kim Sharma
Sharma in 2016
Born
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
Occupations
Years active2000–2010
Notable workMohabbatein (2000)
Spouse
Ali Punjani[1]
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(m. 2010; div. 2016)​
PartnerLeander Paes[2]

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]

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

  1. ^ "Kim Sharma left penniless after being dumped by husband? Here is her answer". The Indian Express. 10 April 2017.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Get set for Yagam". Sify. Archived from the original on 14 February 2022.
  8. ^ "SAB TV launch Carryy on Shekhar". The Hindu. 29 October 2003. Archived from the original on 14 August 2013.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ Shukla, Archna (12 March 2007). "And the award goes to..." Mint. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  11. ^ 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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