Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/10/1979 |
| Age | 37 years (died on 01, Aug, 2017) |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Date of Death | 01/08/2017 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Dhruv Sharma was an Indian Kannada-language actor and cricketer known for his work in the film industry despite having congenital speech and hearing impairments. | |
| He was the captain of the Indian deaf cricket team that won the Deaf Cricket World Cup in 2005. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5' 8") |
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| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Birth Place | Bengaluru, Karnataka | ||
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| Place of Death | Columbia Asia Hospital, Bengaluru | ||
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra | ||
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Children | 2 |
Family
| Father | Suresh Sharma (Businessman, Actor) |
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| Children | 2 |
Career
| Acted in Kannada films including 'Snehanjali', 'Bangalore 560023', 'Ninandre Ishta Kano', 'Tippajji Circle', and 'The Hit List'. | |
| Represented 'Karnataka Bulldozers' in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), led by actor Kichcha Sudeep. | |
| Captained the Indian deaf cricket team to victory in the Deaf Cricket World Cup in 2005. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dhruv was a Kannada actor known for films like ‘Snehanjali’, ‘Bangalore 560023’, ‘Ninandre Ishta Kano’, ‘Tippajji Circle’, and ‘The Hit List.’ | |
| 2. He had congenital speech and hearing impairments. | |
| 3. He captained the Indian deaf and dumb cricket team that won the Deaf Cricket World Cup in 2005. | |
| 4. His debut movie ‘Snehanjali’ (2006) made it to the ‘Guinness Book of Records’ and the ‘Limca Book of Records’ for having a speech and hearing-impaired protagonist. | |
| 5. He showcased his batting skills in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), representing ‘Karnataka Bulldozers’ led by actor Kichcha Sudeep. | |
| 6. On 29 July 2017, he collapsed at home and was taken to Columbia Asia Hospital in Bengaluru for a 3-day treatment, passing away on 1 August 2017, due to a cardiac arrest and multiple organ failures. | |
| 7. His family suspects financial difficulties and a suicide attempt may have led to his death. | |
| 8. He captained the Indian deaf cricket team that won the Deaf Cricket World Cup in 2005. |