Biography

Anjum Sharma is an Indian actor best known for his role as Sharad Shukla in the Amazon Prime action crime thriller web series "Mirzapur" (2018). Sharma's career began with a small role as a call center operator in the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire" (2008).

He made his television debut in 2010 with the show "Rishta" and later appeared in "Daanav Hunters" (2014) on Epic TV. Sharma has also showcased his talent in various theatrical productions, including the 2016 play "Maa in Transit," written and directed by Makarand Deshpande, and the acclaimed play "Sir Sir Sarla."

Anjum Sharma's filmography includes notable films like "David" (2013), "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai" (2010), and "Sona Spa" (2013). In 2016, he starred alongside Bollywood celebrity Farhan Akhtar in the film "Wazir."

His role as Sharad Shukla in "Mirzapur" brought him significant attention. Initially making a brief appearance in the first season (2018), Sharma became one of the protagonists in the second season of "Mirzapur" in 2020, solidifying his place in the Indian entertainment industry.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: Shrinivas G. Kulkarni