Whenever we talk about iconic bollywood movies, “Gadar” never goes unmentioned. This super hit movie has uncountable fans. This 2001 movie got so much loved, that people became so excited when the news of its sequence released. It was a box-office hit. Moreover, when it was revealed that Gadar 2 was being shot, many fans had several questions regarding the cast. One of the most asked questions was who was to play the role of Jeete. Furthermore, it was revealed that the same child actor, who was by then grown up was playing the role. This left fans in awe and excitement. The name of the actor is Utkarsh Sharma. In this article, we will be talking about this actor who played both the roles of Jeete as a child and the grown up character of Jeete.
This particular blog post is basically a biography of Utkarsh Sharma. Therefore, if you are interested in knowing about this super hit actor, read his full biography provided by us.
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Introduction: Who is Utkarsh Sharma?
If you have watched Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), then we are certain that you know about the small kid who played the role of Jeete. Interestingly, the role of grown up Jeete in Gadar 2 is also played by the same actor. Utkarsh has gained a huge popularity through working in this movie. Both, as a child actor and as the grown up one. Moreover, Utkarsh is the son of a very famous director, Anil Sharma. Furthermore, he has worked as the leader actor in the movie “Genius”. However, his first appearance on screen was in 2001 when he worked with Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel. After “Genius”, he was casted for Gadar 2. Hence, the news left people in excitement as they wanted to watch him perform in the sequel too. This was because, when he played the role of Jeete as a child, he won many hearts.
Biography of Utkarsh Sharma
Utkarsh was born on 22nd of May in the year 1994. Moreover, his birthplace is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Utkarsh belongs to a well-off Hindu family. Further, he is the son of famous producer and director Anil Sharma. Let us look at some more interesting information regarding Utkarsh’s personal life.
- Full Name – Utkarsh Sharma
- Gender –Male
- Date of Birth –22nd of May, 1994.
- Day –Sunday
- Age –30 as of 2024
- Birth Place –Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Zodiac Sign –Gemini
- Hometown –Mumbai
- Nationality –Indian
- Religion –Hindu
- Caste –Pandit
- Profession –Actor
- Educational Qualifications –Bachelors of Fine Arts in film production and direction; Method acting.
- School –Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai
- University –Chapman University, US; The Lee Strasburg Theatre & Film Institute, US.
- Marital Status –Unmarried
Physical Appearance of Utkarsh Sharma (Height, weight, etc)
To many people, he is charming and handsome. And, to many he is sweet and smart. In brief, he has a great physical appearance and attracts many fans through his charm. Moreover, Utkarsh is fairly tall and has around decent weight. He has well-maintained his body and looks extremely handsome to most of his female fans.
- Height – 5’9”
- Weight – Around 70 kgs
- Eye Color – Black
- Hair Color – Black
- Body Measurement – Chest: 42; Waist: 30; Biceps: 14
Utkarsh Sharma Family
- Father – Anil Sharma. He is a famous Bollywood director and producer
- Mother – Suman Sharma
- Sister – Kairvina Sharma. She is a singer.
Utkarsh Sharma Education
Utkarsh went to Jamnabai Narsee School for his schooling in Mumbai. Moreover, he also pursued a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts. In this course, the focus was on Film Production and Direction. Not just this, Utkarsh has also learned method acting from The Lee Strasburg Theatre and Film Institute which is located in the US. Concludingly, Utkarsh has studied well and is well-educated.
Utkarsh Sharma Career
He is considered one of the rising stars in Bollywood. This is majorly because of his skills and charming physical appearance. People love watching him on-screen and he attracts many fans through his charm. As we already mentioned, his first screen appearance was in 2001 for Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. Undoubtedly, his role as Ameesha and Sunny’s son (Jeete) was loved by everyone. Then, he focused on his learning and education. However, after his arrival in India, he played the lead role in “Genius”. This movie was director by his father only. Although, the movie did not really work well and had mixed reviews. However, Utkarsh was appreciated for his skills.
Utkarsh Sharma Movies
- 2001 – Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
- 2018 – Genius
- 2023 – Gadar 2
Net Worth
He has earned a handsome amount of money both through the background of his family and through his own acting skills. He has a net worth of approximately 37 crore in Indian rupees.
Wrapping Up!
Utkarsh Sharma is one of the rising stars in Bollywood. Moreover, he is mostly famous for his role in Gadar and its sequel. He has a charming aura and personality which attracts many of his fans, especially female fans. Till date (October 2024), he has worked in three films. Infact, in “Genius”, he has worked as a lead role.
Trivia
- Utkarsh is fond of desi style Rajma Chawal.
- He loves Nutella as a dessert.
- Utkarsh is inspired by actors like Ranveer Singh and Aamir Khan
- Among Hollywood actors, he is fond of Brad Pitt and Tom Hanks
FAQs
- What is the age of Utkarsh Sharma? – 30 as of 2024
- Is he in a relationship? – Information about his personal life is not disclosed. Utkarsh prefers keeping some aspects of his life private.
- Is he a Vegetarian? – Yes
- His favorite cuisine? – Chinese