Utkarsh Sharma
Sharma in July 2012
Born (1994-05-22) 22 May 1994
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
EducationJamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai, Maharashtra
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present
Parents

Utkarsh Sharma (born 22 May 1994) is an Indian actor.[1][2] The son of director Anil Sharma, he made his first screen appearance as a child in the 2001 Blockbuster film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, which starred Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel.[3][4] As an adult, he made his debut with a leading role in the action thriller Genius.[5][6][7][8]

Life and career

Utkarsh Sharma is the son of Bollywood director Anil Sharma, who is well known for his movie Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. He earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Production and Direction from Chapman University, and studied method acting from Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.[9] After working as Charanjeet in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, he played the lead role in Genius,[10] an action thriller released 24 August 2018, directed by Anil Sharma, also starring Ishitha Chauhan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Mithun Chakraborty.[11] He also played the role of young Jeetey in Gadar 2, released August 2023.

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2001 Gadar: Ek Prem Katha Charan "Jeete" Singh Child artist
2004 Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo Kunal Jeet Singh
2007 Apne Angad Singh Choudhary
2015 Purpose — Director and Producer
2016 Still Life — Writer
2018 Genius Vasudev Shastri
2023 Gadar 2 Charan "Jeete" Singh

References

  1. ↑ "When Utkarsh Sharma hurt Salman Khan's nose". Deccan Chronicle. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Salman Khan inspired Utkarsh Sharma to act". The Statesman. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Utkarsh Sharma : 'Genius' is thrilling roller-coaster ride - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Salman Khan helped 'Genius' actor Utkarsh Sharma to take up acting | Free Press Journal". Free Press Journal. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Nawazuddin Siddiqui is all praise for Utkarsh Sharma - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  6. ↑ "'Genius' teaser: Re-introducing Utkarsh Sharma, the boy who played Sunny Deol's son in 'Gadar' - Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  7. ↑ "It's Nawaz vs Utkarsh in 'Genius' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  8. ↑ "Genius teaser: Gadar director Anil Sharma's son Utkarsh set for a Bollywood debut". www.hindustantimes.com. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  9. ↑ "Utkarsh Sharma gears up for the teaser of his film Genius".
  10. ↑ "'Genius' trailer: Utkarsh Sharma's debut film is all about 'love for the country', Watch". dna. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  11. ↑ "'Genius' song: 'Pyar De Pyar Le' is a peppy dance number where Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Utkarsh Sharma face off - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
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