Nia Sharma, who is celebrating her 35th birthday today, is remembered as a trailblazer in the Indian television industry. She was the first actress to embrace a bald look on screen, a bold move that set her apart.
While male actors are frequently seen with shaved heads in films and TV shows, it is uncommon for actresses. Nia Sharma changed this when she adopted the bald look for her role in ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai.’ She cleverly used makeup to create the illusion of a shaved head, without actually cutting her hair, which was crucial for her character’s portrayal.
Nia’s acting career began in 2010 with ‘Kaali – Ek Agnipariksha.’ She later starred in ‘Behenein’ before achieving widespread fame with ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai.’ The bald look she sported in the series was particularly memorable and pivotal to the storyline. The series, which began airing in 2011 on Star Plus, showcased the story of two sisters, portrayed by Nia Sharma and Krystle D’Souza, with Karan Tacker and Kushal Tandon in leading roles.
How did Nia Sharma achieve the bald look without shaving her head?
In ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’, Nia played Maanvi Chaudhary, a character who faces cancer, requiring her to appear bald in some scenes. To create this look, she underwent a four-month hair and skin treatment, which later led to some side effects, but her commitment significantly increased her recognition. The bald look was expertly achieved through makeup, ensuring she retained her natural hair.
After Nia’s portrayal, other actresses followed suit, adopting similar looks in their roles. Jennifer Winget, Pooja Kanwal, Rinku Karmarkar, and Krutika Desai all featured bald looks in their respective shows.
Nia Sharma’s television career
Nia Sharma has a successful television career, including roles in ‘Jamai Raja,’ ‘Jamai Raja 2.O,’ ‘Naagin,’ ‘Ishq Mein Marjawan,’ and ‘Twisted.’ She has also appeared in reality shows such as ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi,’ ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10,’ and ‘Laughter Chefs’.