Sharvari Wagh — Biography
Sharvari Wagh is an Indian actress prominently featured in Hindi cinema. Her journey into the film industry began in 2015, where she served as an assistant director under the guidance of Luv Ranjan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Her acting career officially launched with Kabir Khan's historical war drama series, The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye.
Sharvari's transition to feature films occurred with Yash Raj Films' comedic offering, Bunty Aur Babli 2, released in 2021. This role garnered her critical acclaim, including the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her first significant commercial triumph arrived in 2024 with the horror-comedy film Munjya, a project that became her breakout performance. As of July 2025, Sharvari has cultivated a substantial following, with 2.8 million followers on Instagram.
Prior to her acting debut, Sharvari contributed to the direction of notable films such as Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Bajirao Mastani, and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. She has spoken about her persistent efforts in auditioning for leading roles in films since 2014. Her acting debut materialized in 2020 with the Amazon Prime series The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye, where she starred opposite Sunny Kaushal.
Her foray into films was with Yash Raj Films' crime comedy Bunty Aur Babli 2 in 2021, sharing the screen with esteemed actors Rani Mukerji, Saif Ali Khan, and Siddhant Chaturvedi. Her performance in this film earned her both the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female. Hindustan Times remarked on her confident presence and screen appeal in her debut film, though the movie did not achieve commercial success.
Her subsequent film release came three years later, in 2024, with the comedy horror Munjya. This film, drawing inspiration from the Maharashtrian folktale of munjya, is part of the Maddock Supernatural Universe. Sukanya Verma of Rediff praised Sharvari for embodying her character with enthusiasm and a fitting on-screen expression. Munjya proved to be a commercial success, emerging as a sleeper hit and establishing itself as her breakthrough role.
Sharvari also had a cameo appearance in YRF's period drama Maharaj, a film that experienced production delays and was eventually released on Netflix, featuring debutante Junaid Khan. Looking ahead, Sharvari is set to lead the action drama Vedaa, co-starring John Abraham. Additionally, she will join the YRF Spy Universe in the spy thriller Alpha, a film headlined by Alia Bhatt.
Sharvari's transition to feature films occurred with Yash Raj Films' comedic offering, Bunty Aur Babli 2, released in 2021. This role garnered her critical acclaim, including the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her first significant commercial triumph arrived in 2024 with the horror-comedy film Munjya, a project that became her breakout performance. As of July 2025, Sharvari has cultivated a substantial following, with 2.8 million followers on Instagram.
Prior to her acting debut, Sharvari contributed to the direction of notable films such as Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Bajirao Mastani, and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. She has spoken about her persistent efforts in auditioning for leading roles in films since 2014. Her acting debut materialized in 2020 with the Amazon Prime series The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye, where she starred opposite Sunny Kaushal.
Her foray into films was with Yash Raj Films' crime comedy Bunty Aur Babli 2 in 2021, sharing the screen with esteemed actors Rani Mukerji, Saif Ali Khan, and Siddhant Chaturvedi. Her performance in this film earned her both the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female. Hindustan Times remarked on her confident presence and screen appeal in her debut film, though the movie did not achieve commercial success.
Her subsequent film release came three years later, in 2024, with the comedy horror Munjya. This film, drawing inspiration from the Maharashtrian folktale of munjya, is part of the Maddock Supernatural Universe. Sukanya Verma of Rediff praised Sharvari for embodying her character with enthusiasm and a fitting on-screen expression. Munjya proved to be a commercial success, emerging as a sleeper hit and establishing itself as her breakthrough role.
Sharvari also had a cameo appearance in YRF's period drama Maharaj, a film that experienced production delays and was eventually released on Netflix, featuring debutante Junaid Khan. Looking ahead, Sharvari is set to lead the action drama Vedaa, co-starring John Abraham. Additionally, she will join the YRF Spy Universe in the spy thriller Alpha, a film headlined by Alia Bhatt.
