Nitasha Sharma Opens Up About Her Role As Naina In 'Rautu Ka Raaz'

Nitasha Sharma is a versatile actor with a diverse career. Born in Batala, Punjab, India, she moved to Vancouver, Canada, at 13. Her career highlights include winning Miss British Columbia 2014 and Miss Canada Globe 2014, where she also received the People's Choice Award.

Nitasha's entry into the entertainment industry has been multifaceted. She has walked numerous runways and appeared in several advertisements. Notably, she featured in a 7up advertisement directed by Shimit Amin. Her film debut was a cameo in the Punjabi movie "Honsla Rakh" with Diljit Dosanjh. She also gained attention for her role in "Hero Naam Yaad Rakhi" opposite Jimmy Shergill.

Her talents extend to music videos as well. She starred in "Chann," directed by Harper Gahunia and collaborated with Babbu Mann. Recently, she portrayed Naina in "Rautu Ka Raaz" alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

* Tell us about your character in the film.

My character name is Naina, who is the childhood love of Nawaz sir's character in the film. Basically she dies because of cancer & eventually become his inspiration to triumph good over evil.

* How did you bag the role?

-An audition that I made for someone else, was shared for the process. And that's about it.

Choosing Projects and Challenges

* What made you choose this project?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui sir name was enough. I genuinely didn't even ask to read the script. His unique style and his choice of scripts are two more reasons that I was very much excited to work with him.

* Any challenging part about playing this character?

-The only challenge was that I was scared that I should do everything so that a retake shouldn't be done because of me.

Working with Nawazuddin Siddiqui

- How was it working with Nawaz?

-It was a delight. He is so humble, motivating, honest, & fabulous actor. I learnt a lot from him just by observing him.

Impact of the Role

* Did the character leave an impact on you?

It made me become a better person. Not that I was any less but you always keep adding , subtracting as you grow.

Nitasha Sharma has already completed shooting for Bollywood movies set to release soon.