Chandani Sharma is an Indian television actress known for her roles in Jhanak, Kaamnaa, That One Second, and Ishq Mein Marjawan 2. Currently, she stars in the Star Plus TV serial Jhanak as Arshi Mukherjee Bose, alongside Hiba Nawab and Krushal Ahuja. In this article, we’ll delve into her personal life, career journey, and rise to fame.
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Early Life
Chandani Sharma was born on December 23, 1995, in Sundernagar, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. She hails from a devout Hindu family. Her father, Gulabchand Sharma, and her mother (name undisclosed) share the same faith. Chandani has an elder brother who lives with her. Since her teenage years, Chandani has been charming and mischievous, always dreaming of becoming an actress.
Education Qualification of Chandni Sharma
Chandani completed her early education in Mandi and later pursued her engineering studies in Chandigarh, where she earned her master’s degree. Despite her academic commitments, Chandani remained determined to pursue modeling and acting. After completing her final semester exams, she moved to Mumbai to chase her dreams.
Early Career Life
Chandani began her modeling career by competing in the Indian Princess Winner beauty pageant in 2014, where she won the title. In 2015, she participated in the Miss GIntell fitness event in Malaysia and won the Miss GIntell Fitness title.
The same year, she competed in the Miss Tourism International pageant in Malaysia and was crowned Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015. After making a mark in modeling, Chandani transitioned to acting, auditioning for roles in music videos, TV shows, and movies. Her first acting audition was for the Star One TV serial Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi in 2010.
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Career Highlights
Here’s a quick overview of Chandani Sharma’s key roles:
- Dark Light (2019): Made her film debut
- Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 (2020): Played the character of Ishani Raisinghania
- Kaamnaa (2021-2022): Portrayed Akanksha
- Jhanak (2023 – Present): Currently playing Arshi Mukherjee
Music Videos
- Jaguar (2019): Co-starred with Jai Bhanushali
- Kalesh (2019): With Millind Gaba
- Tu Hi Das De (2019): With Simran
- Ankhiyan De Nede (2019): With Jordan Sandhu
- Nakhre Da Mull (2018): With Gurpinder Panag
- Kaleere (2019): With Ahen
- Begana (2019): With Sukh Sandhu
- Adhoore Adhoore (2019): With Shakti Arora
Filmography
Chandani Sharma, now 29 years old, first appeared in the Punjabi music video “Nakhre Da Mull” in 2018. She featured in the music video for the song ‘Kaleere’ by Ahen in 2019 and starred alongside Jay Bhanushali in the music video for ‘Jaguar’ the same year. She was also cast in the musical film ‘Adhoore Adhoore,’ released in August 2019, opposite Shakti Arora. Chandani made her film debut with ‘Darklight’ in 2019, which was screened at various film festivals, including the Montgomery International Film Festival, Asian Film Festival Barcelona, and Kolkata International Film Festival.
In 2021, Chandani played Ishani Raisinghania in ‘Ishq Mein Marjawan 2: Naya Safar’ on Voot Select. She starred as Akanksha Awasthi in Sony TV’s drama series ‘Kaamnaa,’ which premiered in November 2021. Currently, she portrays Arshi Mukherjee in Star Plus’s TV serial Jhanak, as Aniruddh’s ex-fiancée.
Personal Life
From a young age, Chandani dreamed of modeling and acting. She was active in extracurricular activities in school and college, including skits, dance, and plays. Despite her passion for acting, she completed her engineering degree before moving to Mumbai.
Chandani won the 2014 Indian Princess Winner beauty contest in Mumbai. Her first international trip was to Bangkok, Thailand, for beauty pageant training. She was the only Indian model to walk in New York Fashion Week in 2016, representing designer Archana Kocchar. Chandani has worked with the Indian clothing brand Bunaai and has a strong social media presence, where she shares glamorous photos and endorses various brands.
More About Chandani Sharma: Her likes and dislikes
Chandani Sharma has several favorite things and hobbies. Her favorite Bollywood actor is Shahrukh Khan, and her favorite actress is Kangana Ranaut. She loves watching movies and listening to songs, with “Tamasha” being her favorite Bollywood movie and “Moh Moh Ke Dhage” her favorite song. Her style icons include the Kardashian sisters, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, and Malaika Arora. Chandani is trained in multiple dance forms, including Kathak, Salsa, Hip-hop, and Bollywood. She learned horse riding and received her first car, a Honda City, as a prize in a beauty pageant.
In an interview, Chandani revealed that she earned her first paycheck of Rs 10,000 after working in a Punjabi music video. She used the money to go shopping. Her first job was as an extra in the movie Namastey London when she was in college, earning Rs 500 for acting as part of the crowd.
Chandani Sharma’s journey from a small town in Himachal Pradesh to becoming a recognized name in the Indian television industry is truly inspiring. With her talent and determination, she continues to win hearts and make a mark in the entertainment world.
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