Soundarya Sharma has become a talking point ever since Housefull 5 released on June 6, starring Akshay Kumar among others. While she plays a supporting role in the ensemble comedy, it was her appearance in the song Laal Pari that caught everyone’s attention, with fans praising her dancing skills and on-screen presence. Social media has been buzzing with appreciation for Sharma, with internet users claiming that she stole the spotlight from other leading ladies in the film. Let’s find out who Soundarya Sharma is, who also appeared in Bigg Boss.
Who is Soundarya Sharma?
Early life and education
Born in 1994 in Delhi, Soundarya Sharma was raised by her parents Naresh Sharma and Usha Sharma, the latter a schoolteacher. Her artistic journey began early, nurtured by a passion for Indian classical music. Determined to refine her craft, she trained at the National School of Drama and was part of the ACT 1 Theatre group in Delhi.
Her pursuit of acting took her abroad, where she completed a workshop at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and later attended a short-term acting course at the New York Film Academy. This global exposure helped build a strong foundation in performance and stagecraft.
Soundarya Sharma’s career
Sharma made her film debut in 2017 with Ranchi Diaries, produced by veteran actor Anupam Kher and Rashmin Majithia. While the film marked her entry into Bollywood, it was her stint in Bigg Boss 16, hosted by Salman Khan, that made her a household name among Indian television audiences.
She went on to appear in the second season of the crime drama Raktanchal, but her real breakout appears to be Housefull 5, which released on June 6. The comedy-thriller features a star-studded cast and places Sharma in the mix alongside Bollywood heavyweights.
Soundarya Sharma in Housefull 5
Her performance in Laal Pari, a song from Housefull 5, has become one of the highlights of the film. Some fans even suggested that she outshone several of her co-stars in the musical number.
In addition to Sharma and Akshay Kumar, Housefull 5 features an ensemble cast including Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonam Bajwa, Abhishek Bachchan, Nargis Fakhri, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Chitrangada Singh, Chunky Pandey, and Johnny Lever.