{{short description|Indian television actress}} {{Use Indian English|date=May 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Infobox person | name = Riya Sharma | image = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth_date and age|1998|10|9|df=yes}} | birth_place = Nagpur, Maharashtra, India | occupation = Actress | years_active = 2018–present | known_for = ''Pinjara Khubsurti Ka,''<br/>''Kashibai Bajirao Ballal'',<br/>''Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare'' }}
'''Riya Sharma''' is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut in 2018 with ''Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie'' portraying Chinki Tandon. She is best known for her portrayal of Dr. Mayura Dubey Shukla in ''Pinjara Khubsurti Ka'', Kashibai in ''Kashibai Bajirao Ballal'' and Rajkumari Tarapriya in ''Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/tv-celebrities-debutants-in-2020-list-of-new-comers-tv-actors-and-actresses-in-2020-1392030/amp|work=ABP Live|access-date=7 May 2021|title=2020 TV Debutants: From Riya Sharma To Kanika Kapur, Stars Who Made Their Small Screen Debut}}</ref>
==Early life== Sharma was born and brought up in Nagpur. Her mother's name is Pratima Sharma. She couldn't complete her graduation as she had skipped her college's third years final exam to pursue acting.<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 March 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-skipped-my-graduation-exam-to-become-an-actress-dhruv-taras-riya-sharma/articleshow/98562299.cms|access-date=|website=The Times of India|language=en |title=Exclusive- I skipped my graduation exam to become an actress: Dhruv Tara's Riya Sharma }}</ref>
==Career== Sharma made her acting debut in 2018 with ''Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie'' portraying Chinki Tandon.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WATCH! All Episodes Of SAB TV's 'Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie'|work=Sony LIV|access-date=17 July 2019|url=https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/saat-phero-ki-hera-pherie-1700000153}}</ref>
In 2020, she portrayed Sunaina in ''Maharaj Ki Jai Ho!'' opposite Satyajeet Dubey.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/satyajeet-dubey-rajesh-kumar-in-sci-fi-comedy-maharaj-ki-jai-ho/articleshow/74781056.cms|title=Satyajeet Dubey, Rajesh Kumar and Riya Sharma in sci-fi comedy 'Maharaj Ki Jai Ho'|last=|first=|date=23 March 2020|website=The Times of India|access-date=}}</ref> It ended in two months due to COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=25 August 2020|title='Audience is lapping up rustic, realistic & relatable content'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/audience-is-lapping-up-rustic-realistic-relatable-content/story-GaAkZyUZGTbW2VIlldaTjO.html|access-date=|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
From 2020 to 2021, she portrayed Dr. Mayura Dubey Shukla in ''Pinjara Khubsurti Ka'' opposite Sahil Uppal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WATCH! All Episodes Of Colors's Pinjara Khubsurti Ka On Voot|url=https://www.voot.com/shows/pinjara-khubsurti-ka/312075|access-date=20 May 2021|work=Voot}}</ref> She portrayed Mayura Goswami Vashisht in 2021, after the reincarnation track.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/a-reincarnation-track-to-be-introduced-in-pinjara-khubsurti-ka-the-show-will-swap-time-slots-with-bawara-dil/articleshow/83600713.cms |title= A reincarnation track to be introduced in Pinjara Khubsurti Ka; the show will swap time slots with Bawara Dil|work= timesofindia|date= 17 June 2021|access-date=17 June 2021}}</ref> It proved as a major turning point in her career.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pinjara Khubsurti Ka completes 200 episodes; Lead actors Riya Sharma and Saahil Uppal express gratitude|work=Pinkvilla|date=31 May 2021|access-date=2 June 2021|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/pinjara-khubsurti-ka-completes-200-episodes-lead-actors-riya-sharma-and-saahil-uppal-express-gratitude-759299?amp|archive-date=31 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531202722/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/pinjara-khubsurti-ka-completes-200-episodes-lead-actors-riya-sharma-and-saahil-uppal-express-gratitude-759299?amp|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Sharma started portraying Kashibai opposite Rohit Chandel<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rohit Chandel and Riya Sharma to play Bajirao and Kashibai post-leap in Kashibai Bajirao Ballal|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rohit-chandel-riya-sharma-play-bajirao-kashibai-post-leap-kashibai-bajirao-ballal/ |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=23 March 2022 }}</ref> in ''Kashibai Bajirao Ballal'' from March 2022. The show ended in August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kashibai Bajirao Ballal is all set to bid adieu; Aishwarya Narkar, Riya Sharma and Rohit Chandel express gratitude to their fans!|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=4 August 2022 |access-date=5 August 2022|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/zee-tvs-show-kashibai-bajirao-ballal-set-bid-adieu-aishwarya-narkar-riya-sharma-rohit-chandel-express-gratitude-fans/}}</ref> In October 2022, she was seen portraying Dr. Tulika in ''Banni Chow Home Delivery'' opposite Pravisht Mishra.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Riya Sharma all set to create love trouble in 'Banni Chow Home Delivery' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/riya-sharma-all-set-to-create-love-trouble-in-banni-chow-home-delivery/articleshow/94959367.cms |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=The Times of India |date=19 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
Sharma was last seen portraying Rajkumari Tarapriya Singh in ''Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare'' opposite Ishaan Dhawan from 2023 to 2024.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/riya-sharmas-track-in-banni-chow-wraps-up-in-two-months-she-signs-another-tv-show/articleshow/96151826.cms | title=Riya Sharma's track in Banni Chow wraps up in two months, she signs another TV show - Times of India | website=The Times of India | last1=Trivedi | first1=Tanvi }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dhruv Tara - Samay Sadi se Pare {{!}} Coming Soon {{!}} Sony SAB |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQZdC07tiuk |website=YouTube }}</ref> Since June 2025, she playing Jhanak in StarPlus's ''Jhanak'' opposite Arjit Taneja.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=26 May 2025|title=Jhanak: Arjit Taneja, Twinkle Arora, and Riya Sharma to play lead roles in Hiba Nawab starrer?|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/tv/jhanak-arjit-taneja-twinkle-arora-and-riya-sharma-to-play-lead-roles-in-hiba-nawab-starrer-3170668/|access-date=3 June 2025|work=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref>
Sharma made her film debut with Disha Jha's ''Konman'' opposite Adhyayan Suman.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fraud Saiyaan producer Disha Jha comes up with her new movie 'Konman'|work=Outlook|date=4 February 2022 |access-date=5 February 2022|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlook-spotlight/fraud-saiyaan-producer-disha-jha-comes-up-with-her-new-movie-konman--news-76257/amp}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Films=== {{Pending films key}} {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! Ref. |- |2023 |''Baipan Bhaari Deva'' |Madhavi | |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-21 |title=Riya Sharma: Delhi is the hub of shopping and eating, its vibes are so special |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/riya-sharma-delhi-is-the-hub-of-shopping-and-eating-its-vibes-are-so-special/articleshow/90963566.cms |access-date=2023-07-09 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- |TBA |{{Pending film|Konman}} |{{TBA}} |Filming |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Riya Sharma: Got to do a film and a TV show at the same time|work=Times Of India|date=21 April 2022 |access-date=21 April 2022|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/riya-sharma-delhi-is-the-hub-of-shopping-and-eating-its-vibes-are-so-special/articleshow/90963566.cms}}</ref> |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes !Ref |- | 2018 | ''Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie'' | Chinki Tandon | | |- | 2020 | ''Maharaj Ki Jai Ho!'' | Sunaina |rowspan="4"|Lead Role | |- | 2020–2021 | rowspan="2"| ''Pinjara Khubsurti Ka'' | Dr. Mayura Dubey Shukla | <ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-03|title=Telly Tattle: Riya Sharma talks about her role in Pinjara Khubsurti Ka|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/telly-tattle-riya-sharma-talks-about-her-role-in-pinjara-khubsurti-ka/22912237|access-date=2020-12-22|website=Mid-Day|language=en}}</ref> |- | 2021 | Mayura Goswami Vashisht | <ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive! Pinjara Khubsurti Ka to go off air on August 6|access-date=15 July 2021|work=Times Of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-pinjara-khubsurti-ka-to-go-off-air-on-august-6/articleshow/84290242.cms#_ga=2.34709857.1961641228.1660404638-amp-2tmPd8oAjfyJA2CCHFxuUcZjNuKDCxcRLLeMnPsDlLy6qolCDhUwcs3fsZRtbKjB|date=10 July 2021}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"|2022 | ''Kashibai Bajirao Ballal'' | Kashibai | <ref>{{Cite web|title=Kashibai actress Riya Sharma reveals how she creates her signature look |access-date=5 April 2022|work=Times Of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/kashibai-actress-riya-sharma-reveals-how-she-creates-her-signature-look/videoshow/90639833.cms}}</ref> |- | ''Banni Chow Home Delivery'' | Dr. Tulika | |<ref>{{Cite news |title=It's not a cameo, I'm doing a full-fledged role in Banni Chow Home Delivery: Riya Sharma |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/its-not-a-cameo-im-doing-a-full-fledged-role-in-banni-chow-home-delivery-riya-sharma/articleshow/94643127.cms |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=The Times of India |date=4 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2023–2024 | rowspan="2"| ''Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare'' | Rajkumari Tarapriya Singh |rowspan="3"|Lead Role | <ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-pic-riya-sharma-plays-a-17th-century-princess-in-the-new-show-dhruv-tara/articleshow/96460259.cms | title=Exclusive Pic! Riya Sharma plays a 17th century princess in the new show Dhruv Tara - Times of India | website=The Times of India | date=23 December 2022 }}</ref> |- | 2024 | Tara Shastri Seth | |- | 2025–2026 | ''Jhanak'' | Jhanak Bose Chatterjee |<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sehgal|first1=Chirag|title=Arjit Taneja, Twinkle Arora, And Riya Sharma In Talks To Play Lead In Jhanak |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/movies/television/arjit-taneja-twinkle-arora-and-riya-sharma-confirmed-as-new-leads-in-jhanak-aa-9351056.html|access-date=3 June 2025|work=News 18|date=24 May 2025|language=en}}</ref> |}
==See also== * List of Hindi television actresses
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|11944482}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Sharma, Riya}} Category:Indian television actresses Category:Living people Category:Actresses in Hindi television Category:21st-century Indian actresses Category:1998 births