Hema Sharma: Bigg Boss 18 Contestant Biography, Age, husband and More

Hema Sharma is an Indian actress, dancer, and social media influencer who has carved a niche in Indian cinema. In recent times, she has gained much popularity as Bigg Boss 18 Contestant. She has worked in hits movies like Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (2018), One Day: Justice Delivered (2019), and Dabangg 3 (2019). Her story, told and retold in sheer willpower and an unquenching spirit, is the success story of a small-town girl from Uttar Pradesh who did it big in the glamorous world of Bollywood. 

Talent more than an actress, good Kathak and Bharatnatyam dancer, YouTuber, and a proud mother too. She started from scratch to become a rock star in the entertainment industry. Her life story must have seen its share of personal and professional ups and downs. But the one lesson from her life is the overcoming of adversity and turning mistakes to stepping stones for successes.

Hema Sharma Biography

Hema Sharma Age & Physical Appearance:

Hema Sharma age is 29 years old. Born on 20 December in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, she is also popular by her birth name Hem Lata. She was brought up by a very humble and middle-class family and was faced with the financial struggle of her household during her early years. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius, meaning optimism, freedom, and adventure-all qualities which will define her journey later on. Her physical stats and appearance are mentioned below.

Hema Sharma’s Educational Qualifications: 

She went to Tejpal Singh Tyagi Kushal Pal Singh Tyagi Memorial Degree College, Uttar Pradesh, to pursue a degree in Arts. However, due to her father’s deteriorating health and financial constraint in which she was living, she had to discontinue. Still, she didn’t drop the dreams of becoming a dancer. Hema has always been a dreamer for becoming a choreographer, and she was trained in Kathak for six years, also did a six-month diploma course in the same. Apart from this, she is well trained in Bharatnatyam. 

With this dream in her eyes, Hema pursued an air hostess course at the Frankfinn Institute of Airhostess Training. However, life had other things in store for her soon enough, and before she knew it, she was on her road to destiny-the film industry. Hema finally came to Delhi with the hope of making a debut as a choreographer but had to fulfil other destinies and took the road to Mumbai. 

Hema Sharma Husband, Kids and Family

Born in a joint family setup, Hema comes from middle class family background from Uttar Pradesh. Her father was a mechanic in the government bus department, and the mother is a home-maker. She has two brothers and one sister. For them, the family’s financial position was always challenging, particularly in view of the size of the family. 

In the year 2009, she got married to a guy with whom she had met in Mumbai. The marriage was fraught with various issues, and they did get divorced in 2020 after nearly eleven years. She has a son, Yash from this marriage, who is presently staying at her sister’s place. After all this emotional drama, love had knocked at her door again. This time around she got married to Gaurav Saxena, working in Uganda, Africa, and they have a boy child called Aekansh together. 

Hema Sharma’s Career Breakthrough 

• She worked as a receptionist at a Meerut hospital initially and was paid ₹800 per month. But soon after, this beauty ventured out to wider possibilities beyond Meerut, featuring in all the tracks of the Rajasthani music album Veena Chat Pe. Soon, she started getting work as an advertisement model for various television commercials and advertisements. 

• She  left for Mumbai, towards the end of 2015, after spending a brief period in the capital. She was well-prepared for pursuing her ambitions in the entertainment field through various live shows across the United States. The names alongside whom she shared the stage were not ordinary, ranging from Govinda to Neha Dhupia and Esha Deol. It wasn’t long before television beckoned, as evidenced by her appearance in COLORS TV’s historical drama Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, in 2015. 

• Her television career didn’t slow down for a second. She appeared in the popular Star Plus series, Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum, in 2019. Hema also appeared in several high-profile advertisements for HDFC Bank, Nerolac Paints, Children’s Hope India, and Jabong. 

• Her first significant Bollywood release was Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se, in which she portrayed the role of Dr. Subhi in 2018. Her performance has been particularly decent for that scene. An important name in Bollywood, she marked her presence there, beginning with the wedding song for One Day: Justice Delivered in 2019 followed by Salman Khan’s Dabangg 3 as a reporter. 

• Her success in Bollywood was further backed up by her web series. In 2023, Hema also ventured into the OTT realm; it was through her role in the JioCinema series, Inspector Avinash. She keeps on growing as a versatile actress; meanwhile, she is becoming one of those faces that can easily be identified across various platforms. 

Controversies and Challenges 

• Like most people in show business, Hema’s career isn’t immune to controversy. She shared her ordeal, which had almost turned nasty, on the sets of Dabangg 3 in June 2023. She  revealed in the interview that she had always wanted to reach Salman Khan, one of the greatest of all time, who was not only an idol but also a great inspiration. A misunderstanding with a celebrity astrologer, Pandit Janardhan, led Salman Khan’s security team to treat the pair roughly. According to Hema, “They humiliated me; they threw me out from the set-in front of 100 people. I was so hurt by the incident.” Salman Khan is not involved directly but Hema felt he could have done something to handle the situation. 

• Soon enough, she received threats after narrating the episode publicly, which were posted on her YouTube channel, Hema Ki Kahani. And though her act of narrating the incident was condemned and boycotted by some, Hema did not give up but continued moving ahead in her career with the development of her brand as a performer and influencer. 

Hema Sharma’s Influences from Social Media and YouTube 

Apart from being a successful actress and dancer, she is now also an influencer in social media. She happens to be one of the popular faces in the various platforms, where people can connect with her through platforms like YouTube. Her channel is called Hema Ki Kahani, sharing her personal life experiences in the film industry along with dances in front of the screen in front of her viewers. This channel has reached 100K+ subscribers, and thousands are following due to engaging storytelling. 

Hema’s candid nature and openness about her struggles have fetched her a lot of relatabilities with the audience, and she has become an inspiration to many aspiring artists. This presence on social media like Instagram and YouTube has helped her reach the larger audience and thus can be stated as a notable figure in the digital world. 

Hema Sharma Net worth: 

Hema Sharma Net worth is estimated to be around 6 crores. Her most of income comes from her acting career, brand collaborations, YouTube channel etc. 

• Awards and Achievements : No doubt, Hema’s hard work and persistence have not gone unnoticed. In 2023, she received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award Film Organization and the Nari Shakti Icon Achiever Award, which already stands in testimony to her strength and achievements in the entertainment industry. 
• Future Goals : She  looks forward to greater heights. In several interviews, she has expressed her wish to set up a dance academy to groom the young talent. She also has high ambitions to join the world of politics, as she believes her inborn urge to help people and work towards doing great good for society’s welfare. 

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