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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{BLP sources|date=March 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Aham Sharma
| image = Ahem ZRA.jpg
| caption = Sharma in 2017
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1989|07|22}}
| birth_place = Salimpur (Barh), Bihar, India
| education = B.E. in [[Electronics & Electrical Engineering]]
| alma_mater = Institute of Engineering & Technology, DAVV, Indore
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2008–present

| known_for = * [[Karna]] in [[Mahabharat]] (2013–14); Rishabh Srivastava in [[Brahmarakshas]]; Vikramaditya in *Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha*
| awards = [[Indian Telly Award]] for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (2014) for [[Mahabharat]]
}}

'''Aham Sharma''' (born 22 July 1989) is an Indian actor from [[Salimpur]], [[Bihar]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/sep/11look1.htm|title=First look: Chand Ke Paar Chalo|publisher=Rediff.com|access-date=27 November 2014}}</ref> Best known for his work in [[Television in India|Indian television]], he has also featured in several [[Bollywood]] films including ''[[1962 My Country Land]]'' which premiered at [[Marche du Film]] of the 69th [[Cannes Film Festival]].

Sharma's most recognizable TV roles include [[Karna]] in ''[[Mahabharat (2013 TV series)|Mahabharat]]'' (2013–2014), Rishabh Srivastava in ''[[Brahmarakshas]]'' (2016–2017) and Vikramaditya in ''[[Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha]]'' (2018–2019).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Aham-is-upset-with-the-telly-world/articleshow/3458773.cms|title=Aham is upset with the telly world}}</ref>

==Career==

===Early career (2008–2013)===

In 2008, Sharma began his acting career in [[Television in India|Hindi television]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/sep/11look1.htm|title=First look: Chand Ke Paar Chalo|publisher=Rediff.com|access-date=27 November 2014}}</ref> He signed the lead role of Rehaan, a [[Lucknow]] young man of aristocratic lineage who was sent to [[London]] in childhood by his over protective mother before returning to his hometown Lucknow after growing up, in [[Gul Khan (producer)|Gul Khan]]'s production debut ''[[Chand Ke Paar Chalo (TV series)|Chand Ke Paar Chalo]]'' for [[NDTV Imagine]] that co-starred [[Yami Gautam]] and Zalak Thakker.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Paar Chalo|first1=Chand Ke|title=First look: Chand Ke Paar Chalo|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/sep/11look1.htm|access-date=24 January 2015|agency=REDIFF.COM}}</ref> It failed to gain good ratings, ending just after 80 episodes in February 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Aham-is-upset-with-the-telly-world/articleshow/3458773.cms|title=Aham is upset with the telly world}}</ref>

In 2009, Sharma made his [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]] debut with the release of his first movie, the suspense crime thriller ''[[Blue Oranges]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/hrithik-roshan-beats-kushal-tandon-win-worlds-sexiest-asian-man-2014-title-shah-rukh-khan-616891|title=Hrithik Roshan Beats Kushal Tandon to Win 'World's Sexiest Asian Man 2014' Title; Shah Rukh Khan Fails to Enter Top 10|last=Mehta|first=Ankita|date=2014-12-11|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2019-10-03}}</ref>

Sharma achieved three projects in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com|title=Thanks to Teakwondo training, I perform my own stunts in Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gaatha: Ahem Sharrma|date=4 April 2019}}</ref> Firstly he teamed up with producer [[Ekta Kapoor]] for the first time in ''[[Bairi Piya (TV series)|Bairi Piya]]'' for [[Colors TV]] as Nirbhay Pundir. Next he appeared as Anil and Amit respectively in two different episodes of Fireworks Productions's [[horror fiction|horror]] [[supernatural]] anthology ''[[Aahat (Indian TV series)|Aahat]]'' on [[Sony Entertainment Television]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Indonesia calling for Mahabharat!|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Indonesia-calling-for-Mahabharat/articleshow/45409112.cms|access-date=4 February 2015|agency=Times of India|issue=8 December 2014|publisher=Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/seleb/2014/10/01/bintang-bintang-mahabharata-dari-india-pentas-di-jakarta-adu-akting-dengan-jupe |title=Stars of Mahabharat will perform at Jakarta | work=tribunnews |date=1 October 2014}}</ref> In his final work of the year, he did a cameo as the strong Aditya Ahlawat, an aspiring politician in the crime drama ''[[Kaali – Ek Agnipariksha]]'' on [[Star Plus]] produced by Undercover Productions Ltd.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/seleb/2014/10/04/warga-bali-berburu-tiket-jumpa-artis-mahabharata |title=Residents of Bali bought tickets for Fans Meeting of the casts of Mahabharat |work=tribunnews |date=4 October 2014}}</ref>

Sharma's first project of 2013 was an episodic part in the scary horror series ''[[Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein]]'' with [[Neetha Shetty]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Neetha Shetty & Aham Sharma in Fear Files|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Neetha-Shetty-Aham-Sharma-in-Fear-Files/articleshow/18349643.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131126095727/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-05/tv/36763885_1_fear-files-black-magic-love-triangle|url-status=live|archive-date=26 November 2013|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=5 Feb 2013}}</ref> Consecutively he bagged two episodics in Fireworks Productions's popular police procedural television series ''[[CID (Indian TV series)|CID]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/and-more/midnight-calls-can-be-scary-aham-sharma_150577.html|title=Midnight calls can be scary: Aham Sharma|work=Zee News|access-date=27 November 2014|date=9 February 2014}}</ref> In May 2013, he found a villainous role for the first time in his career in Firefly Productions's crime detective supernatural series ''[[SuperCops vs Supervillains]]'' on [[Life OK]] as [[Scientist]] Dr. Ajay/Vidyut - The Flash Man, an antagonist with superpowers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Aham-Sharma-Vicky-Batra-in-Shapath/articleshow/20224113.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131126095743/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-23/tv/39474173_1_shapath-hum-ne-li-hai-super-cops-v-s-super|url-status=live|archive-date=26 November 2013|website=[[The Times of India]]|title=Aham Sharma & Vicky Batra in Shapath|access-date=23 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Tiwari|first1=Vijaya T|title=Aham Sharma & Vicky Batra in Shapath|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Aham-Sharma-Vicky-Batra-in-Shapath/articleshow/20224113.cms|access-date=24 January 2015|agency=Indiantimes.com|date=23 May 2013}}</ref>

===Breakthrough via ''Mahabharat'' and beyond (2013–present)===

Sharma had his break through in 2013 with ''[[Mahabharat (2013 TV series)|Mahabharat]]'' TV series on [[Star Plus]], based on the [[Mahabharat|Hindu epic of the same name]], in which he performed as warrior [[Karna]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/us|title=Star Plus: Aham Sharma approached for Mahabharat|date=2 August 2013|work=Times of India}}</ref> It co-starred [[Shaheer Sheikh]], [[Pooja Sharma (Indian actress)|Pooja Sharma]], [[Saurabh Raj Jain]] among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/seleb/2014/10/02/pemain-mahabharata-show-memakai-bahasa-inggris-india-dan-indonesia |title= Casts of Mahabharat will be performing using English, Hindi and Indonesian Languages |work=tribunnews |date=2 October 2014}}</ref> His acting gained him the [[Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role|Indian Telly Award for Best Supporting Actor]] award.<ref>{{cite web|title=13th Indian Telly Awards 2014, Mahabharat win big at Indian Telly Awards 2014|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2014/13th-indian-telly-awards-2014-winners-list-gautam-jennifer-harshad-preetika-karan-div-158938.html/|access-date=4 November 2014|publisher=FilmiBeat ltd|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016005915/http://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2014/13th-indian-telly-awards-2014-winners-list-gautam-jennifer-harshad-preetika-karan-div-158938.html|archive-date=16 October 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

In 2014, Sharma essayed Jass in the romantic drama film ''[[Karle Pyaar Karle]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/images/seleb/view/1354511/mahabharata-show#img |title=Mahabharat Show |work=tribunnews |date=3 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-karle-pyaar-karle-is-a-waste-of-time/20140117.html|title=Review: Karle Pyaar Karle|work=rediff|date=17 January 2014|access-date=20 June 2015|archive-date=16 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916215414/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-karle-pyaar-karle-is-a-waste-of-time/20140117.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was a box office disaster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nationalviews.com|title=Interesting facts about Aham Sharma - the Karna of Mahabharat and Arjun of Manmarziyan|date=27 May 2015}}</ref> In early-2015, he was finalised as the main lead for Swastik Productions's new project ''[[Dosti... Yaariyan... Manmarziyan]]'', a television show on [[Star Plus]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Karan to Arjun|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/life-style/karan-to-arjun/85204.html|access-date=10 September 2015|work=The Tribune|date=26 May 2015|archive-date=29 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150729095025/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/life-style/karan-to-arjun/85204.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fuzionsproduction.com|title=Aham Sharma: 4 Reasons Why He Stands Out as Arjun Of Manmarziyan!|date=29 April 2015}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He portrayed the role of Arjun Mehra, a man with a hidden motif having various shades of constantly striving between good and bad in himself.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/us|title=Manmarziyan: Aham Sharma's weighty issues|date=3 April 2015|website=Times of India}}</ref>

Sharma began 2016 in ''[[1962 My Country Land]]'', a period film about the Indo-China War, featuring him as an Army Lance Naik who gets responsibility for mapping along the Indo-China border.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dibrugarh lad's film 1962: My Country Land to be screened at Cannes|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-cinema/dibrugarh-lad-s-film-1962-my-country-land-to-be-screened-at-cannes/story-HLCIxmBR1LVnQhRZSr9RRP.html|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=17 May 2016}}</ref> In August 2016, he reteamed with Kapoor for the supernatural show ''[[Brahmarakshas]]'' on [[Zee TV]] wherein he enacted the character of Rishabh Srivastava, the main protagonist opposite [[Krystle D'Souza]].<ref>{{cite news|title=reasons Brahmarakshas is everyone's favourite show right now|url=http://India-today.intoday.in/story/5-reasons-brahmarakshas-is-everyone’s-favourite-show-right-now-lifetv/1/771739.html|publisher=India Today|date=23 September 2016}}{{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Being a finite series, it culminated in February 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rishabh Shrivastava|url=http://www.ozee.com/shows/brahmarakshas/cast/rishabh-shrivastava|website=/www.ozee.com|access-date=1 September 2016|archive-date=18 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818084518/http://www.ozee.com/shows/brahmarakshas/cast/rishabh-shrivastava|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Media ==
In 2014, Sharma was rated 26th in the 11th edition of ''50 Sexiest Asian Men in The World'' by the British weekly newspaper ''[[Eastern Eye]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/hrithik-roshan-beats-kushal-tandon-win-worlds-sexiest-asian-man-2014-title-shah-rukh-khan-616891|title=Hrithik Roshan Beats Kushal Tandon to Win 'World's Sexiest Asian Man 2014' Title; Shah Rukh Khan Fails to Enter Top 10|last=Mehta|first=Ankita|date=2014-12-11|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2019-10-03}}</ref>

==Filmography==
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===Films===

{| class="wikitable" "text-align:center;"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|References}}
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Blue Oranges]]'' || Kevin Travasso
|
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai]]'' || Zoravar
|
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Karle Pyaar Karle]]'' || Jass
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-karle-pyaar-karle-is-a-waste-of-time/20140117.html|title=Review: Karle Pyaar Karle|work=rediff|date=17 January 2014|access-date=20 June 2015|archive-date=16 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916215414/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-karle-pyaar-karle-is-a-waste-of-time/20140117.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| 2016 || ''[[1962 My Country Land]]''|| Army [[Lance Naik]] Luitya
|<ref>{{cite news|title=Dibrugarh lad's film 1962: My Country Land to be screened at Cannes|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-cinema/dibrugarh-lad-s-film-1962-my-country-land-to-be-screened-at-cannes/story-HLCIxmBR1LVnQhRZSr9RRP.html|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=17 May 2016}}</ref>
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Dhoop Chhaon (2002 film)|Dhoop Chhaon]]'' || Aman
|
|-
| 2021 || ''[[The Power (2021 Indian film)|The Power]]'' || Charlie ||

|-
| 2022 || ''Bagawat'' || Vikram Singh ||
|-
|-
| 2023 || ''Naseeb mera Dushman '' || Micky ||
|-
|2023|| ''Acting Ka Bhoot''|| Akki

|<ref>{{cite news|title=I hope films open new doors for me: Aham Sharma|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/i-hope-films-open-new-doors-for-me-ahem-sharma-101636724504212.html|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=14 November 2021}}</ref>
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable" "text-align:center;"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
! {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|References}}
|-
| 2008–2009 || ''[[Chand Ke Paar Chalo (TV series)|Chand Ke Paar Chalo]]'' || Rehan
|
|<ref>{{cite web|last1=.com|first1=rediff|title=First look: Chand Ke Paar Chalo|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/sep/11look1.htm|website=Rediff.com|access-date=15 October 2014}}</ref>
|-
|2009
|''[[Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar]]''
|Aditya Brijesh Singh
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2010 || ''[[Bairi Piya (TV series)|Bairi Piya]]'' || Nirbhay Pundir
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Aahat (Indian TV series)|Aahat]]'' || Anil
|
|
|-
| Amit
|
|
|-
| ''[[Kaali – Ek Agnipariksha]]'' || Aditya Ahlawat
|
|
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi]]'' || Shravan
|
|
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Aasman Se Aage]]''|| Angad
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2013 || ''[[Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein|Fear Files]]'' || Kushal
|Season 1
| <ref>{{cite web|title=Neetha Shetty & Aham Sharma in Fear Files|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Neetha-Shetty-Aham-Sharma-in-Fear-Files/articleshow/18349643.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131126095727/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-05/tv/36763885_1_fear-files-black-magic-love-triangle|url-status=live|archive-date=26 November 2013|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=5 Feb 2013}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | ''[[CID (Indian TV series)|CID]]'' || Rai
|
|
|-
| Mahesh
|
|
|-
| ''[[SuperCops vs Supervillains|Hum Ne Li Hai Shapath]]''|| Dr. Ajay / Vidyut: The Flash Man
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Aham-Sharma-Vicky-Batra-in-Shapath/articleshow/20224113.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131126095743/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-23/tv/39474173_1_shapath-hum-ne-li-hai-super-cops-v-s-super|url-status=live|archive-date=26 November 2013|website=[[The Times of India]]|title=Aham Sharma & Vicky Batra in Shapath|access-date=23 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/and-more/midnight-calls-can-be-scary-aham-sharma_150577.html|title=Midnight calls can be scary: Aham Sharma|work=Zee News|access-date=27 November 2014|date=9 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/us|title=Star Plus: Aham Sharma approached for Mahabharat|date=2 August 2013|work=Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|2013–2014
|''[[Mahabharat (2013 TV series)|Mahabharat]]''
|Karna
|
|
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Dosti... Yaariyan... Manmarziyan]]''
|Arjun Mehra
|
|
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Bharatvarsh (TV series)|Bharatvarsh]]'' || Ashoka
|
|
|-
| 2016–2017 || ''[[Brahmarakshas]]'' || Rishabh Shrivastava/Narasimha
|
|
|-
|2018–2019
|''[[Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha]]''
|King [[Vikramaditya]]
|
|
|-
|2025
|''[[Sampoorna (TV series)|Sampoorna]]''
|Dr. Aakash Sukhdev Malhotra
|
|
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable" "text-align:center;"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
! {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|References}}
|-
|2021
|''[[Crime Next Door]]''
|Dushyant
|
|
|-
|2024
|''Chitta Ve''
|Taran
|
|
|}

==Awards==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result
|-
| 2014 ||[[Indian Telly Awards]]||[[Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role|Best Actor in a Supporting Role]]||[[Mahabharat (2013 TV series)|''Mahabharat'']] || {{Won}}
|}

== See also ==
* [[List of Indian television actors]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name}}
* {{Instagram}}

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