Kim Sharma

Kim Michelle Sharma 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 on to 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]

Kim Sharma
Sharma in 2016
Born	Kim Michelle Sharma Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
Occupations	Actress model
Years active	2000–2010
Notable work	Mohabbatein (2000)
Spouse	Ali Punjani[1] ​ ​ (m. 2010; div. 2016)​
Partner	Leander Paes[2]

Personal life

Sharma was born to a Hindu father and Christian mother, and was raised as a Christian. Her family's patron saint is Saint Michael after whom she received her middle name.^[4]

Career

Sharma has appeared in advertisements for multiple companies.

Aditya Chopra signed her for his second directorial venture, Mohabbatein, in 2000.

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Language	Notes	Ref.
1993	Darr	—	Hindi	Extra
2000	Mohabbatein	Sanjana "Sanju" Paul	Hindi		[5]
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		[6]
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	[7]
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		[8]
2011	Loot	Sharmili M. Siqueira "SMS"	Hindi

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2004	Carryy on Shekhar	Herself	Episode 30	[9]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result	Ref.
2001	International Indian Film Academy Awards	Star Debut of the Year – Female	Mohabbatein	Won	[10]
	Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards	Most Promising Debut Actress		Nominated	[11]
	People's Choice Awards India	Favourite Debut Actor – Female		Nominated	[12]

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. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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. "Today is for Mother Mary too". The Times of India. 25 December 2007.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. "Get set for Yagam". Sify. Archived from the original on 14 February 2022.
9. "SAB TV launch Carryy on Shekhar". The Hindu. 29 October 2003. Archived from the original on 14 August 2013.
10. "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.
11. Shukla, Archna (12 March 2007). "And the award goes to..." Mint. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
12. 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.

External links

• Kim Sharma at IMDb 
• Kim Sharma at Bollywood Hungama