On the occasion of her birthday, a look back at Nia Sharma, the first actress on Indian television to sport a bald look, and how she achieved this transformation.
While actors are often seen in bald appearances in movies or TV series, it’s less common to see actresses in the same avatar. Nia Sharma broke this trend when she appeared in a bald look on TV for the first time. She did not shave her head but achieved the look through other means for her role in the series, ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’, which ultimately proved beneficial for her character and the show.
Born on September 17, 1990, in Delhi, Nia Sharma celebrates her 35th birthday today. Her acting journey started in 2010 with ‘Kaali – Ek Agnipariksha’. She then appeared in ‘Behenein’, but gained widespread recognition with ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’. Her bald look in the show particularly captured the audience’s attention, and this transformation was essential for the storyline.
How did Nia Sharma achieve the bald look?
The series ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’ aired on Star Plus from 2011 to 2013. The story revolves around two sisters, played by Nia Sharma and Krystle D’Souza, with Karan Tacker and Kushal Tandon as the male leads. Nia Sharma played Maanvi Chaudhary, a character who battles cancer, and her appearance required her to appear bald in certain episodes. Makeup was skillfully used to create the bald look, without her actually shaving her head.
The four-month hair skin treatment plan that she undertook, led to some health issues later on, but it significantly increased her popularity. After Nia, other actresses like Jennifer Winget, Pooja Kanwal, Rinku Karmarkar and Krutika Desai also adopted the bald look for their roles in various shows.
What’s next for Nia Sharma?
Nia Sharma is a successful actress in the Indian television industry. After the success of ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’, she starred in ‘Jamai Raja’, ‘Jamai Raja 2.O’, ‘Naagin’, ‘Ishq Mein Marjawan’ and ‘Twisted’. She has also participated in reality shows like ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’, ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10’, and ‘Laughter Chefs’.