Mumbai, May 4: Bollywood actress Ada Sharma believes that her definition of success extends beyond box office figures and critical acclaim. For her, the true measure lies in the lasting impact she leaves on her audience through her performances.
When asked how she gauges success at this stage of her career, Sharma likened box office numbers to a loud friend who boasts, “The Kerala Story earned 375 crores, making it the highest-grossing female-led film.” While she appreciates such milestones, she values critical reviews more, describing them as wise friends whose praise feels like passing an important exam.
Having made her Bollywood debut in the 2008 horror film ‘1920’, Sharma emphasized that numbers and opinions are transient. What truly matters to her is the audience’s reaction to her scenes and how they remember her performances and dialogues.
The actress, who achieved immense success with “The Kerala Story,” shared that fans still discuss her roles in films like ‘1920’ and ‘Sunflower.’ She noted, “Many people I meet tell me how ‘1920’ scared them, ‘Sunflower’ made them laugh, and ‘The Kerala Story’ moved them to tears.”
Sharma is eagerly awaiting the release of her film “Governor: The Silent Savior,” starring national award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee. Reports suggest that the film is inspired by S. Venkitaramanan, who served as the RBI Governor during India’s 1991 economic crisis, highlighting his deep connection to the country’s financial rescue efforts. However, the filmmakers have yet to confirm these claims, and it remains unclear if the film is indeed based on him. The release date is set for June 12.
She was last seen in Vikram Bhatt’s film ‘Tumko Meri Kasam,’ inspired by the life of Dr. Ajay Murdiya, founder of Indira IVF, featuring Anupam Kher, Ishwak Singh, Ada Sharma, and Esha Deol in key roles.