Mirzapur Actor Anjumm Shharma Discusses Early Career Auditions and Challenges; Says ‘Missed Out on a Big Role’
Anjumm Shharma, the actor behind Mirzapur's Sharad Shukla, recently opened up about his early career. He revealed missing out on a desired role in the cricket series Inside Edge but expressed gratitude for landing his acclaimed part in Mirzapur from the same production team.
With the excitement building for the upcoming release of Mirzapur Season 3, actor Anjumm Shharma, known for his role as Sharad Shukla in the series, recently shared insights into his journey and career choices, including a pivotal audition for another prominent show. Anjumm Shharma revealed that earlier in his career, he had auditioned for a significant role in the cricket-based series Inside Edge, produced by Excel Entertainment and streamed on Amazon Prime Video. Reflecting on those days, Shharma expressed a mix of disappointment and gratitude, stating, "I was sad when Inside Edge didn't work out because it was a script I wanted to be a part of." However, fate took an unexpected turn when Shharma was later approached for Mirzapur, another highly acclaimed series under the same collaborative team. Mirzapur Season 3 Trailer: Violence Returns Three-Fold in Revenge Wars of Pankaj Tripathi's Kaleen Bhaiya and Ali Fazal's Guddu! (Watch Video).
Initially cast in a smaller role in the first season, he was assured by the makers of Mirzapur that his character had the potential to grow significantly if the show resonated with the audience. Trusting the vision of the creators and his own destiny, Shharma took the leap into Mirzapur, a decision that proved fruitful as his character, Sharad Shukla, evolved into a central figure by the second season. Mirzapur S3: Ali Fazal Excites Fans As He Says Upcoming Part of Crime Drama Series Has More ‘Masala’, Actor Reveals It Is Similar to First Season (Watch Video).
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"When Mirzapur came my way, I was told that if the show gets a second season, my role will become big. Now, it has become a primary character," Shharma shared. The recently released trailer of Mirzapur Season 3 has already garnered a tremendous response from fans. Known for his impactful dialogues and layered performance, Shharma's character promises new twists and turns in the upcoming season.