Akanksha Sharma

Biography

Akanksha Sharma (born 14 April 1996) is an Indian actress and model known for appearing in Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu-language films as well as several popular music videos. She gained recognition for her roles in films such as Kesari Veer, Laila, and Trivikrama, and for her appearances in widely viewed music videos alongside prominent artists.

Early Life and Background

Akanksha Sharma was born on 14 April 1996 in India. Before entering the film industry, she built her career in the fashion and modeling world. Her early exposure to modeling helped her gain visibility in the entertainment industry and opened opportunities in music videos and films.

Career

Modeling and Television

Sharma began her journey in the entertainment industry through modeling assignments. Her growing popularity led her to participate in India’s Next Top Model Season 2, which aired in 2016. The show helped her gain national recognition and established her as a promising face in the modeling industry.

Music Video Appearances

Following her modeling success, Sharma began appearing in music videos. In 2018, she featured in the song “Do Din” by Darshan Raval. The video attracted significant attention and helped her reach a broader audience.

In 2020, she appeared in “I Am Disco Dancer 2.0,” a recreated version of the classic Bollywood song performed by Benny Dayal. The track paid tribute to the iconic original and further increased her visibility.

Her presence in music videos continued to grow. In 2021, she appeared in the hit music video “Jugnu” by Badshah and Nikhita Gandhi. In the same year, she featured in “Casanova,” a song performed by actor Tiger Shroff. Both videos gained millions of views online and strengthened her popularity among younger audiences.

In 2023, Sharma appeared in the Punjabi music video “Psycho,” performed by Harrdy Sandhu, adding another successful collaboration to her portfolio.

Film Career

Akanksha Sharma made her film debut in the Kannada-language film Trivikrama (2022). In the movie, she played the character Trisha. While the film followed a familiar commercial format, it marked an important milestone as her first appearance in a feature film.

She later appeared in two films released in 2025. One of them was the Telugu-language film Laila, in which she played the character Jenny. Her role portrayed a bold and glamorous personality that added energy to the story, though it primarily supported the journey of the male lead.

In the same year, Sharma appeared in the Hindi film Kesari Veer, where she played the character Rajal. Her performance was noted for her strong screen presence, showing her potential as an emerging actress in the industry.