Sharvari

Who Is Sharvari Wagh?

Sharvari Wagh is an Indian actress who works in Hindi cinema. Born on 14 June 1997 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she is known professionally by her mononym Sharvari.

She is one of Bollywood’s most inspiring success stories. She did not walk through a film family’s front door. Instead, she spent years behind a camera, auditioning in silence, before the world finally took notice.

Today, she is a Filmfare Award winner, a Munjya blockbuster heroine, a YRF Spy Universe alumna, and one of the most exciting names in contemporary Hindi cinema.

She is the granddaughter of Manohar Joshi, the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha. But she built every step of her career on her own terms. Indian News

Early Life: A Marathi Family With Deep Political Roots

Birth and Background

Sharvari was born in a Marathi family in Mumbai. Her parents are Shailesh Wagh, a builder, and Namrata Wagh, an architect.

Her family background is both creative and influential. Sharvari’s father builds structures and her mother designs them. And her maternal grandfather helped shape the political landscape of an entire state.

The Late Manohar Joshi: A Grandfather She Looked Up To

The answer to the Sharvari Wagh grandfather question is Manohar Joshi, the veteran Shiv Sena leader who served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1995 to 1999—the party’s first—and later as Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Joshi died in Mumbai in February 2024, months before his granddaughter’s breakthrough year on screen. rapture muse

It was a bittersweet moment. He passed away just as she was about to prove herself to the world.

Siblings

Sharvari has a sister named Kasturi Wagh and a brother named Arnav Wagh. She grew up in a warm, close-knit family that encouraged her artistic ambitions.

Education: School, Science, and the Stage

Schooling in Mumbai

She studied at Mumbai’s The Dadar Parsee Youth Assembly High School and Ruparel College.

A BSc Graduate Who Chose the Big Screen

Sharvari pursued her bachelor’s degree in science at Ruparel College, Mumbai. As she was interested in acting, she completed a nine-month acting course at Jeff Goldberg’s studio. She also participated in many acting workshops to gain knowledge about acting. vote her

This combination of formal science education and dedicated acting training set her apart. She did not stumble into Bollywood. She prepared for it, methodically and deliberately.

A Model at 16

Sharvari started modelling at the age of 16 and then finally won the Clean and Clear Fresh Face contest in 2013, which led to a couple of commercials. Even before she had a film role, she was building a presence in the public eye—one project at a time. Mumbaikars perspective

Career: The Long Road to Stardom

Behind the Camera First (2015–2018)

Sharvari did not begin her Bollywood journey in front of a lens. She began it behind one.

Sharvari worked as an assistant director in the movies Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Bajirao Mastani, and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.

Before acting, she worked as an assistant director for Luv Ranjan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali in 2015.

Working under Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Bajirao Mastani was a masterclass in itself. It taught her discipline, visual storytelling, and the sheer scale that great cinema demands. Furthermore, it gave her an insider’s understanding of filmmaking that very few debut actors possess.

She said she had been auditioning since 2014 for leading roles in films. Years passed. Rejections came. But she kept showing up.

Acting Debut: The Forgotten Army — Azaadi Ke Liye (2020)

She made her acting debut with Kabir Khan’s war drama series The Forgotten Army—Azaadi Ke Liye in 2020, opposite Sunny Kaushal.

She played the character Maya in the Amazon Prime series. The role gave her the screen time and confidence she needed. Moreover, it earned her the attention of the industry’s decision-makers.

Film Debut: Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2021)

Bunty Aur Babli 2 stars Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and debutante Sharvari.

She played the character Sonia Rawat—the new Babli—in the Yash Raj Films production.

The film’s box office was middling in the post-pandemic market, but Sharvari’s screen presence was singled out, and the trade rewarded the debut itself: she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female in 2022. rapture muse

The industry had noticed. The awards were her validation.

The Forgotten Army to Maharaj (2024)

In 2024, Sharvari made a special appearance in the Netflix historical courtroom drama Maharaj, playing the character Viraaj. The film is a historical courtroom drama available on Netflix. Though it was not a lead role, it kept her visible and in conversation.

Vedaa (2024): The Box-Office Setback

Later in 2024, Sharvari starred as the lead in Vedaa, an action film opposite John Abraham. It emerged as a box-office bomb, which The Times of India attributed to its release alongside Stree 2.

Despite the commercial disappointment, the performance itself drew respect. Timing, as every Bollywood actor learns, is everything.

Munjya (2024): The Breakthrough That Changed Everything

Then came the film that made her a household name.

Munjya (June 2024), Maddock Films’ horror-comedy built around Maharashtrian folklore, cast her as Bela opposite Abhay Verma. Made on a modest reported budget of about ₹30 crore, it became a genuine sleeper hit with roughly ₹132 crore in worldwide gross, one of the year’s most profitable Hindi films, and its dance number Taras became a viral phenomenon with Sharvari at its center. rapture muse

The film, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, made with a budget of Rs 30 crore, earned over Rs 100 crore at the box office. magazine weekly

The Taras dance number took over social media. Sharvari’s effortless charm and screen magnetism were suddenly impossible to ignore. Furthermore, she won the Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Award—Best Actress, Jury’s Choice—for her performance in 2025.

Main Vaapas Aaunga (June 2026)

Sharvari starred opposite Vedang Raina in Imtiaz Ali’s romantic drama Main Vaapas Aaunga. The film was released in theaters on 12 June 2026.

Following a successful theatrical run where it won over audiences with strong word of mouth, Imtiaz Ali’s emotional period romantic drama Main Vaapas Aaunga later streamed on Netflix. It was clear proof that Sharvari could carry emotional, character-driven cinema with equal ease. track Hollywood

Alpha (July 2026): The YRF Spy Universe

Alpha is a 2026 Indian film written by Soumil Shukla, Shridhar Raghavan, and Ishita Moitra. It is the seventh installment in the YRF Spy Universe and the first female-led film in the universe.

She joined the YRF Spy Universe with Alia Bhatt in Alpha, in which the duo played genetically enhanced super-soldiers who go rogue.

Alpha was released theatrically on 3 July 2026. It received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics who praised the cast performances—particularly Bhatt, Sharvari, Kapoor, and Deol—action sequences, music, and Roshan’s cameo appearance, while direction received mixed responses and the story and screenplay received criticism.

Alpha ended as a box office failure with ₹55 crore collection. However, Sharvari’s personal notices from critics remained positive throughout.

Yeh Prem Mol Liya (Upcoming, Late 2026)

Sharvari has also signed Yeh Prem Mol Liya, continuing her busy 2026 slate. She continues to be one of the most in-demand actresses of her generation.

Complete Filmography

As Assistant Director

Year	Film	Director
2015	Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2	Luv Ranjan
2015	Bajirao Mastani	Sanjay Leela Bhansali
2018	Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety	Luv Ranjan

As Actress

Year	Title	Character	Notes
2020	The Forgotten Army — Azaadi Ke Liye	Maya	Web series debut (Amazon Prime)
2021	Bunty Aur Babli 2	Sonia “Babli” Rawat	Film debut; Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut
2024	Maharaj	Viraaj	Netflix; special appearance
2024	Munjya	Bela	₹132 crore WW gross; viral hit
2024	Vedaa	Vedaa Berwa	Lead role
2026	Main Vaapas Aaunga	Jiya (Afsana)	Imtiaz Ali directorial; Netflix hit
2026	Alpha	Durga Kaul	YRF Spy Universe; first female-led entry
Late 2026	Yeh Prem Mol Liya	TBA	Upcoming

Awards and Recognition

Year	Award	Category	Film	Result
2022	67th Filmfare Awards	Best Female Debut	Bunty Aur Babli 2	Won
2022	22nd IIFA Awards	Star Debut of the Year – Female	Bunty Aur Babli 2	Won
2025	Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards	Best Actress – Jury Choice	Munjya	Won

Additionally, Sharvari received the IMDb STARmeter Award, recognizing her as the Rising Star of Bollywood. imdb

Personal Life: Grounded, Private, and Purposeful

A Star Who Keeps Her Feet on the Ground

While Sharvari comes from a politically influential family—her maternal grandfather was former Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi—she is not a traditional “star kid” with filmi lineage.

She is not a product of nepotism. She is a product of patience, hustle, and years of quiet determination.

Relationship Status

Sharvari claims to have no boyfriend. However, there was speculation that she dated fellow actor Sunny Kaushal, which she denies.

Physical Profile

She is 168 cm tall (about 5 feet 6 inches) and weighs around 55 kilograms. She has hazel-brown, almond-shaped eyes and dark brown hair. magazine weekly

Languages

She speaks Hindi, Marathi, and English fluently—a natural advantage in a multilingual industry.