Richa Sharma (actress)
Richa Sharma (6 August 1964 – 10 December 1996) also known by her married name Richa Sharma Dutt was an Indian film actress known for her works in Bollywood.[1] Richa married actor Sanjay Dutt in New York City, United States in 1987. The couple has a daughter, Trishala Dutt. Within two years of marriage, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Richa died at her parents' home in New York on December 10, 1996.[1][2][3][4]
Richa Sharma | |
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| Born | 6 August 1964 |
| Died | 10 December 1996 (aged 32) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Richu |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 (Trishala Dutt) |
Career
She came to visit Dev Anand at a film shoot wanting to be his next heroine but was too young. Dev promised her he would cast her once she grew older. He eventually gave her a break with Hum Naujawan in 1985.[5] She went on to act in Anubhav and Insaaf Ki Awaaz the following year and in Sadak Chhap and Aag Hi Aag in 1987.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Hum Naujawan | Rashmi | Hindi | Debut film |
| 1986 | Anubhav | Bijli | Hindi | |
| 1986 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz | Renu | Hindi | |
| 1987 | Sadak Chhap | Natasha | Hindi | |
| 1987 | Aag Hi Aag | Tulsi Singh | Hindi | |
References
- "Richa Sharma Dutt, 33, Film Actress". Indian Abroad. 20 December 1996. Archived from the original on 25 February 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- "Last words of Sanjay Dutt's first wife Richa Sharma". India TV News. 26 February 2016.
- "HEARTBREAKING! Sanjay Dutt's Late Wife Richa Sharma Had Written This Letter Before DYING!". www.filmibeat.com. 26 February 2016.
- "Sanjay Dutt's personal life".
- "The Dev Anand Discovery Who Gave It up to Become Mrs Sanjay Dutt". 19 March 2018.
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