Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
Latest News about Sharan Sharma
11/07/2026
Sharan Sharma married actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor in an intimate civil ceremony in Mumbai. The wedding was attended by close family and friends, and multiple reports said the couple kept the event private.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Directing the Hindi biographical drama Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) |
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| Other Known Works | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013, assistant director), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016, creative role), Mr. & Mrs. Mahi (2024, director) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Southern California, in Los Angeles |
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| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Business and Film from University of Southern California, in Los Angeles |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Akansha Ranjan Kapoor (rumoured) |
| Spouse | Akansha Ranjan Kapoor |
Family
| Father | Sanjiv Sharma |
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| Mother | Sangeena Sharma |
| Siblings | Shania Sharma |
| Spouse | Akansha Ranjan Kapoor |
Career
| Debut | Film: Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) |
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| Directorial Credits | Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020), Mr. & Mrs. Mahi (2024) |
| Assistant/Creative Roles | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), Lust Stories (2018) |
| Awards & Nominations | Filmfare Awards 2021 nominations for Best Director and Best Film for Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sharan Sharma is an acclaimed Indian film director known for helming the Bollywood movie ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ in 2020. | |
| 2. After graduating from the University of Southern California, he interned in the marketing departments of film companies in India and America, where he discovered his passion for storytelling over marketing. | |
| 3. Starting as an assistant director in ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ (2013), he further honed his skills in ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ (2016) and Lust Stories (2018) as a creative director. | |
| 4. His debut as an independent director was ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ (2020), which had to opt for a digital release on Netflix due to the pandemic instead of a theatrical release. | |
| 5. Before his directorial journey, he spent nine years with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and worked on 'Koffee with Karan' for eight episodes as part of Johar's personal team. | |
| 6. For ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ (2020), Sharan Sharma received nominations for ‘Best Director’ and ‘Best Film’ at the Filmfare Awards 2021. | |
| 7. Aside from filmmaking, Sharan Sharma has a deep love for cricket, admiring MS Dhoni as his idol, and enjoys watching cricket documentaries. | |
| 8. He shares a close bond with Jhanvi Kapoor and Tanisha Santoshi personally. | |
| 9. Sharan Sharma is an Indian film director known for directing the Bollywood movie 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' in 2020. | |
| 10. His debut as an independent director was 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' (2020), which had a digital release on Netflix due to the pandemic instead of a theatrical release. |
