Aamna Sharif is an Indian television and film actress who became a household name in the early 2000s for her portrayal of Kashish in the hugely popular soap opera Kahiin to Hoga. Known for her stunning beauty and fashion sense, she successfully transitioned from music videos to television and later to films and web series, maintaining a significant presence in the Indian entertainment industry.

Name: Aamna Sharif (Hindi: आमना शरीफ़)

Date of Birth: July 16, 1982

Height: 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)

Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Family:

• Father: He is Indian (Name not publicly widely cited).
• Mother: She is of Persian-Bahraini descent (Name not publicly widely cited).
• Spouse: Amit Kapoor (married 2013). He is a film distributor and producer.
• Children: Arain Kapoor (son, born September 2015).
• Siblings: Information regarding siblings is not widely publicized.

Profession: Actress

Nationality: Indian

College or University Attended: St. Anne’s High School, Bandra (Schooling). She began modeling during her college years in Mumbai.

Biography and What Famous For:

Aamna Sharif was born in Mumbai to an Indian father and a Persian-Bahraini mother. She began her career in her second year of college, receiving offers for modeling. She gained initial recognition appearing in several successful music videos, most notably for Kumar Sanu’s “Dil Ka Aalam” and Falguni Pathak’s “Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya,” which highlighted her screen presence.

Her major breakthrough came in 2003 when she was cast as the protagonist, Kashish Sinha, in the Balaji Telefilms daily soap Kahiin to Hoga. The show was a massive success, and her chemistry with co-star Rajeev Khandelwal became iconic in Indian television history. The role made her one of the highest-paid and most recognized actresses on Indian television at the time.

After a successful stint on TV, she tried her luck in Bollywood, making her film debut in Aloo Chaat (2009) opposite Aftab Shivdasani. She appeared in a few other films like Aao Wish Karein (2009) and played a supporting role in the hit film Ek Villain (2014).

After a hiatus following her marriage and the birth of her son, Aamna made a high-profile comeback to television in 2019. She stepped into the role of the iconic antagonist Komolika Chaubey in the reboot Kasautii Zindagii Kay, replacing Hina Khan. This role reintroduced her to a new generation of viewers. She has since ventured into the digital space with web series like Damaged 3.

Aamna Sharif is famous for her defining role as Kashish, her enduring style icon status, and her successful comeback as a television vamp.

Career Highlights:

Television:

• Kahiin to Hoga (2003–2007) – Role: Kashish Sinha (Lead Role)
• Deal Ya No Deal (2005) – Guest appearance
• Hongey Judaa Na Hum (2012–2013) – Role: Muskaan Mishra
• Ek Thhi Naayka (2013) – Role: Raziya
• Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2019–2020) – Role: Komolika Chaubey (Antagonist)

Films:

• Aloo Chaat (2009) – Role: Aamna
• Aao Wish Karein (2009) – Role: Mitika
• Shakal Pe Mat Ja (2011) – Role: Amina
• Ek Villain (2014) – Role: Sulochana
• Roohi (2021) – Role: Bindiya (Cameo)

Web Series:

• Damaged 3 (2022) – Role: Rashmi
• Aadha Ishq (2022) – Role: Roma

Music Videos:

• “Dil Ka Aalam” – Kumar Sanu (2001)
• “Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya” – Falguni Pathak (2002)
• “Chalney Lagin Hain Hawain” – Abhijeet Bhattacharya (2002)
• “Laal Dupatta Malmal Ka” – Remix (2002)

Awards and Accomplishments:

• Indian Telly Awards: Best Onscreen Couple (with Rajeev Khandelwal for Kahiin to Hoga, 2004)
• Star Parivaar Awards: Favorite Behen (2004)
• Lions Gold Awards: Favorite Comeback on Television (for Kasautii Zindagii Kay, 2020)