Anupam Sharma Age, Wiki and Bio

Anupam Sharma

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Film Producer, Actor, Author
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/01/1970
Age55 years
BirthplaceAjmer, Rajasthan

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Film Director
  • Film Producer
  • Actor
  • Author
Famous ForHead of Australia India Film Council

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Joseph Academy, Dehradun
College/UniversityUniversity of New South Wales, Sydney
Qualifications
  • Bachelor in Film Making
  • Master's in Films & Theatre

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
HometownDehradun
Zodiac signCapricorn
ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Photography
  • Writing
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

ChildrenSon - Ronit Sharma

Family

ChildrenSon - Ronit Sharma

Career

Debut
Film
  • Actor and Director: UnIndian (2015) as Swami
  • Producer: Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
  • Writer: Indian Aussies: Terms & Conditions Apply (2013) (Documentary film)
TV
  • Head Judge: Bollywood Star; aired on Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)
  • Director: A series of television commercials for Destination NSW
Awards and Recognition
  • Australia Day Ambassador from 2002 to 2012
  • Head of films for the Australia India Film Fund (2003)
  • Head of the Australia India Film Arts Media and Entertainment (FAME) Council (2004)
  • Ambassador at Fabrics of Modern Australia (FOMA) (2004)
  • Advisory board member of NewCastle International Film Festival (2014)
  • First ambassador of the Parramasala Arts Festival (2014)
  • Panel of experts member in India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA) in 2014 and 2018
  • NewCastle Film Festival Award (2018) for Best Documentary Film and Best Feature Film for The Run (2017)
  • UK Asian Festival Award (2024) for Best Documentary Film for Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023)
SummaryAnupam Sharma, an Indian-origin Australian filmmaker, has significantly contributed to bridging Indian and Australian cinema since 1997. He established Films and Casting TEMPLE Pty Ltd in 2000, which has worked on over 300 projects internationally. Anupam has also directed government and private campaigns and shown his expertise in several roles across the film industry.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Anupam moved to Sydney in 1986 for higher studies after completing his secondary schooling.
He earned a distinction for his thesis titled 'Indian Cinema: Singing a Different Tune' during his postgraduate education.
Before filmmaking, Anupam began his career as a university lecturer.
He founded his production company in 2000, able to handle a variety of film projects across different countries.
Moulin Rouge (2001) marked the first Hollywood project for his production house.
Anupam has also worked as a senior creative consultant for various film festivals in Australia.
He was recognized as one of the 50 most influential figures in the Australian film industry.
In 2022, he released a documentary that explores Bollywood's evolution in Australia, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.