Biography
Who is Tara Sharma?
Early life and education
Tara Sharma was born in London to parents Partap Sharma, an Indian author and playwright, and Susan Sharma, a British artist and author. She attended the Bombay International School and later studied at the United World College of the Adriatic in Italy. Following her time there, she earned a degree in Management from the London School of Economics.
Career beginnings
After finishing her studies, Tara Sharma worked as a financial consultant at Citibank and Accenture. She started her career in the public eye appearing in television advertisements for brands like Lakme, Garnier, Liril, and Pepsi. A commercial she filmed alongside actor Shah Rukh Khan helped open doors for her in the film industry.
Her debut as an actress happened in the 2002 film Om Jai Jagadish, which was directed by Anupam Kher. This role launched her acting career in Hindi cinema.
Film and television work
Throughout the 2000s, she appeared in several films, including Saaya in 2003, Masti in 2004, and the critically acclaimed Page 3 in 2005. Her filmography continued with parts in Khosla Ka Ghosla, Maharathi, Mumbai Cutting, and Dulha Mil Gaya. She also acted in English-language projects, such as the television series Raven: The Secret Temple and the movie The Other End of the Line.
Beyond acting, she created and hosts The Tara Sharma Show. This multi-platform program features discussions on family, children, and women's issues and has aired across networks like Nickelodeon, Star World, and Colors.
Family and personal life
Tara Sharma married media entrepreneur Roopak Saluja in November 2007. The couple has two children named Zen and Kai. Previously, she had a publicized relationship with actor Akshaye Khanna, though they maintained a friendship after their time together ended.
Birthday and age
Tara Sharma was born on January 11, 1977, which makes Tara 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Tara shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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