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India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
From Delhi's Theatre Stages To India's New Crush: Meet Soundarya Sharma, Stealing Spotlight In Housefull 5's Viral ‘Laal Pari'
photoDetails english 2912498 Housefull 5 actress Soundarya Sharma has been making waves across the internet for her striking appearance in the song 'Laal Pari' alongside Akshay Kumar. Though her screen time in the track is brief, her dazzling moves and striking presence have made a lasting impression ,with fans calling her the 'new crush of India.' Updated:Jun 07, 2025, 04:16 PM IST Who is Soundarya Sharma? 1 / 6 Born and raised in Delhi's Preet Vihar, Soundarya showed an early inclination towards the arts — especially Indian classical music. Her journey from a Delhi girl with big dreams to a national sensation is nothing short of inspiring. Education and Training 2 / 6 Driven by her passion for performance, she joined the National School of Drama and ACT 1 Theatre Group. To further hone her craft, she trained at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and later completed a short course at the New York Film Academy, laying a solid foundation for her acting career. Her Entry into Acting 3 / 6 Soundarya made her silver screen debut in 2017 with the romantic drama Ranchi Diaries. She later appeared in a supporting role in the gritty crime-thriller web series 'Raktanchal 2', showcasing her versatility as an actor. Bigg Boss 16 and Rising Popularity 4 / 6 She rose to national fame as a contestant on Bigg Boss 16, hosted by Salman Khan. Soundarya was evicted on Day 112, finishing in 9th place, but not before winning hearts across the country with her honest and bold personality. A Digital Star 5 / 6 With a massive Instagram following of over 9.9 million, Soundarya regularly shares glimpses of her life and style, engaging deeply with her fanbase and building her identity as a glamorous and grounded star. Shining in Housefull 5 6 / 6 In Housefull 5, which stars Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonam Bajwa, Abhishek Bachchan, and Nargis Fakhri, Soundarya plays Lucy, a stylish lawyer. Despite being in a supporting role, her appearance in Laal Pari has taken the internet by storm, with her graceful moves and fashion-forward presence stealing the spotlight.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From 'Bigg Boss' to 'Housefull 5': Here's all you need to know about Soundarya Sharma who's winning the internet!
Soundarya Sharma , a former contestant on the show ' Bigg Boss ', has quickly risen to fame after her casting in the 5th instalment of the 'Housefull' franchise. Specifically, the actress's fame shot up after one of the film's songs, titled 'Laal Pari', went viral. The actress was praised for her dance moves. Read on to know more about who Soundarya actually is. Soundarya's childhood The actress was born and brought up in Delhi by her parents, Naresh and Usha Sharma. Soundarya was born in 1994 and learnt classical dancing ever since she was a child. Her love for the art grew and then translated into her education as she ended up joining the National School of Drama and ACT 1 Theatre Group. The actress continued working in film and theatre, going forward with joining a workshop at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute as well as finishing a course at the New York Film Academy. Soundarya's career in acting Soundarya's education in film and theatre managed to help her in developing enough skills to make it in the entertainment industry. She made her debut back in 2017 with the film titled 'Ranchi Diaries'. Other than that, the actress has also featured in a supporting role in the crime-thriller series 'Raktanchal 2' as well. Beyond this, Soundarya found a lot of success while starring in the popular variety show 'Bigg Boss'. This got her more fame and there was no looking back from there. She made her big break in the film industry by starring alongside big names like Akshay Kumar , Chitrangada Singh, Nargis Fakhri, Jacqueline Fernandez , Abhishek Bachchan, Ritesh Deshmukh and Sonam Bajwa in the film 'Housefull 5'. The film also features more star-studded cast members such as Nana Patekar, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Chitrangada Singh, Chunky Pandey, and Johnny Lever. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
