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Asha Sharma

Asha Sharma was an Indian film and television actress known for supporting roles, especially as mothers and grandmothers, in Hindi cinema and television.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Asha Sharma was an Indian film and television actress known for supporting roles, particularly as mothers and grandmothers, in Hindi cinema and television. She appeared in more than 35 films and several TV serials, including "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam," "Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai," "Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya," and "Adipurush." Sources report that she died on 25 August 2024.

Career

Asha Sharma built a long career in Indian film and television, with credits spanning several decades. She was known for supporting character parts, particularly family-oriented roles.

Filmography

Her better-known film appearances include "Do Dishayen," "Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha," "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam," "Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai," "1920," and "Adipurush."

Television work

She appeared in popular Hindi television productions, including "Hum Log," "Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya," "Meet Mila De Rabba," and "Kumkum Bhagya."

Death

Sources including entertainment media and IMDb report that she died on 25 August 2024. Some reports gave her age as 86 or 88, so her exact age at death is inconsistent across sources.

Key facts

  • Asha Sharma was an Indian actress active in Hindi films and television, widely cast in maternal and elderly supporting roles.
  • Her film credits included "1920," "Humko Tumse Pyar Hai," "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam," and "Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai."
  • Her television work included "Hum Log," "Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya," "Meet Mila De Rabba," and "Kumkum Bhagya."
  • She appeared in "Adipurush" in 2023, described as one of her last screen roles.
  • Multiple sources report that she died on 25 August 2024.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Asha Sharma?
Asha Sharma was an Indian film and television actress known for supporting roles in Hindi productions.
What was Asha Sharma known for?
She was especially known for portraying mothers and grandmothers in films and television serials.
Which films is Asha Sharma known for?
She is credited in films such as "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam," "Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai," "Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha," "1920," and "Adipurush."
Which television shows did Asha Sharma appear in?
Her television credits include "Hum Log," "Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya," "Meet Mila De Rabba," and "Kumkum Bhagya."
When did Asha Sharma die?
Sources report that she died on 25 August 2024.
Is Asha Sharma the same as the American Xbox executive?
No. This is a different person; the American executive Asha Sharma is a separate individual.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0788861/
    Supports: Indian film and television actress; selected film and TV credits; death date reported as 25 August 2024.
  2. India Today — https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/kumkum-bhagya-actor-asha-sharma-dies-at-88-2587607-2024-08-25
    Supports: Death report; career overview; notable film and television credits.
  3. The Times of India — https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/asha-sharma-passes-away-at-86/articleshow/112779939.cms
    Supports: Death report; appeared in over 35 films; known for mother/grandmother roles; television credits.
  4. BookMyShow — https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/asha-sharma/IEIN009578
    Supports: Indian film and television actress; selected film and television credits.
  5. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/140745-asha-sharma
    Supports: Indian actress in Hindi film industry; alternate name spellings; credits count.