This Muslim actress believes in both Hinduism and Islam, became hugely popular after..., but failed in Bollywood, her name is.., she is now...
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many stars come with a suitcase full of dreams to make it big on the silver screen. But there are rarely a few who achieve that stardom and carve a name for themselves on the big screen. One such similar tale is of an actress who, although she garnered a lot of love and attention in the Television industry, couldn't find her footing in Bollywood. But despite that, her strong screen presence, beauty, and grace made her a household name. Besides being a familiar face in the TV industry, this actress is also in the spotlight because of her unique approach to faith and personal beliefs. Who was Aamna Sharif?
The actress that we are talking about is none other than Aamna Sharif. Born on 16 July 1982 in Mumbai, Aamna comes from a culturally diverse background. Her father is Indian, while her mother is of Persian-Bahraini origin. Being born in a mixed-religion household, she believes in both the faiths – Hinduism and Islam. Aaamna Sharif Breakthrough Moment, Big Screen Debut, and More
Aamna, best known for her work in Ekta Kapoor's hit TV show Kahin To Hoga, became a household name with her portrayal of Kashish Sujal Grewal, opposite Rajeev Khandelwal. The on-screen chemistry and the duo made them iconic. The show garnered a lot of love and attention and became one of the most loved serials of its time. In 2007, the show ended, and Aamna ventured into Bollywood. She appeared in films like Aloo Chaat, Aao Wish Karein, and Shakal Pe Mat Ja, but unfortunately, none of them couldn't made a mark and turned out to be a flop at the box office. After a streak of flops, she returned to television and appeared in Honge Juda Na Hum, opposite Rakesh Bapat. Unfortunately, this show also couldn't sustain for long and was pulled off-air within just 6 months of its start. Aamna's Personal Life
Speaking of her personal life. Aamna tied the knot with film distributor-turned-producer Amit Kapoor in 2013. The couple embraced parenthood in the year 2015 and welcomed their son Aarain. Aamna, who believes in Hinduism and Islam both is seen celebrating Karva Chauth and Eid. Aamna is also quite close to actress Mouni Roy, who ties Rakhi to Amit every year. Where Was She Last Seen?
After six years, in 2019, Aamna made her comeback with Kasautii Zindagii Kay. She played the role of Komolika Choubey, replacing Hina Khan in the iconic role. She played the role till the show continued in 2020. She was last seen in Damaged 3 on Hungama Play and Aadha Ishq on Voot Select in 2022, venturing her foot in OTT.
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