Shriya Sharma (born 9 April 1997) is an Indian actress, model and advocate who has worked in

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films. She is known for playing the role of Sneha Bajaj in the television series ''Kasautti Zindagi Kay'' which won her the Star Pariwar and

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for Best Child Artist. She was awarded the National Film Award for the Best Child Artist for ''

Chillar Party ''Chillar Party'' () is a 2011 Indian family comedy film jointly written and directed by debutantes Nitesh Tiwari and Vikas Bahl and produced by Ronnie Screwvala under UTV Spotboy and actor Salman Khan in his production debut under the Salman ...

'' (2011).

Personal life

Shriya Sharma was born on 9 April 1997, in the city of

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in India. Her father is an engineer and her mother is a dietician and runs a diet clinic - Ritus Diet. She is a graduate in law and is currently practicing as an

advocate An advocate is a professional in the field of law. Different countries' legal systems use the term with somewhat differing meanings. The broad equivalent in many English law–based jurisdictions could be a barrister or a solicitor. However, ...

. She also has a younger brother.

Filmography

Films

Television

* ''Kanhaiya'' * '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' as Sneha Bajaj/Gill (2004-2005) * ''Jhoot Bole Kawya Katte'' as Shriya * ''

Carryy on Shekhar ''Carryy on Shekhar'' is an Indian talk show series hosted by television and film actor Shekhar Suman. The series premiered on 3 November 2003 on SAB TV Sony SAB (formerly SAB TV) is an Indian pay television channel owned by Culver Max Enter ...

'' * ''Galaxy of Stars'' * '' Gumrah: End of Innocence'' (Season 3 - Episode 3) * ''

Confessions of an Indian Teenager ''Confessions of an Indian Teenager'' is an Indian teen drama television series aired on Channel V India. The series deals with the problems of teenagers in modern Indian society and each episode ends with a moral. The series premiered on 25 No ...

'' * Pogo Awards (2006 and 2007) * ''

Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? ''Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?'' () is a game show hosted by leading Bollywood actor, Shahrukh Khan. It was the Indian version of the popular American game show, '' Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?'' and was telecast on Indian Televisio ...

'' as Herself with

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(2008) * ''

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'' as Jury member (2008) * ''LIL STAR Awards'' (2008) * ''

Stories by Rabindranath Tagore ''Stories by Rabindranath Tagore'' is a 2015 Indian Hindi television series which aired on the EPIC channel. It is directed by Anurag Basu. Overview Set in Bengal of the 1920s, the show is a representation of the classic short stories by the B ...

'' as Ameena (Episode 26 - Dalia) (2015)

Other works

Shriya has reportedly done over 150 advertisements in Hindi, English, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kanada and Bengali languages for brands like -

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Asian Paints Asian Paints Ltd is an Indian multinational paint company, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling and distribution of paints, coatings, products related to home décor, bat ...

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, Santoor Soap, Colgate, Chennai Silks,

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, Sarvana Stores, Sunfeast Pasta Treat,

Lux Cozi Lux Cozi is an Indian brand of men's underwear, part of the Lux Industries Ltd (LIL) group based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The brand turnover is about ₹200 crores, mostly from rural India. The Lux Innerwear brand was launched by LIL in ...

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among others. She has also featured in Punjabi music videos and has done dance stage performances for

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in 2017.

Awards

Indian Telly Award for Best Child Artiste - Female Indian Telly Award for Best Child Artiste - Female is an award given bIndiantelevision.comas part of its annual Indian Telly Awards for TV serials, to recognize a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance on television. The award ...

for ''Kasautii Zindagii Kay''. * National Film Award for the Best Child Artist for

References

External links

* * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sharma, Shriya 1997 births Living people 21st-century Indian child actresses Actresses in Telugu cinema Indian film actresses Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses in Hindi cinema People from Kangra district Actresses from Himachal Pradesh Actresses in Hindi television Indian television actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Best Child Artist National Film Award winners