Nia Sharma

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Nia Sharma - Biography Nia Sharma - Biography

Nia Sharma is a prominent Indian television actress and model, celebrated for her bold choices in fashion and her strong on-screen presence. Born as Neha Sharma on September 17, 1990, in Delhi, she has carved a successful career in the entertainment industry.

Early Life and Education

Nia was raised in a Brahmin family in Delhi. She has an older brother, Vinay Sharma. She completed her schooling at St. Xavier's School in Delhi and went on to earn a degree in Mass Communication from the Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini. Nia initially wanted to pursue a career in journalism but ultimately chose acting. She changed her name from Neha to Nia as "Neha" was a very common name in the industry at the time.

Career Milestones
  • Television Debut: She made her debut in 2010 with a supporting role in the TV show Kaali - Ek Agnipariksha on Star Plus.
  • Breakthrough Role: Her career took a major turn with the 2011 show Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, where she played the lead role of Manvi Chaudhary, a cancer patient. Her performance was widely praised for its emotional depth and helped her gain a massive fan following.
  • Continued Success: She further cemented her status with the lead role of Roshni Patel in the hit Zee TV show Jamai Raja (2014-2016), opposite Ravi Dubey. The show's success led to a spin-off web series, Jamai 2.0, in which she reprised her role.
  • Web Series and Reality TV: Nia has been a trailblazer in the digital space, making her web series debut with Vikram Bhatt's Twisted (2017). She has also shown her adventurous side on reality TV, competing on Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 and winning Khatron Ke Khiladi - Made in India in 2020. Her journey continued on reality TV as a contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 in 2022.
Awards and Recognition
  • Indian Television Academy Awards: She won the Best Actress Award for Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai in 2012 and the Gr8! Face Female Award for Jamai Raja in 2015.
  • Sexiest Asian Woman: The UK-based newspaper Eastern Eye named her among the "Top 50 Sexiest Asian Women," ranking her 3rd in 2016 and 2nd in 2017, highlighting her global appeal and style.
  • Other Accolades: She was also ranked 6th in the "Top 10 Popular Actress in Television" by Times in 2018 and 2nd in "Times Most Desirable Women on TV" in 2020.