Adah Sharma, born on May 11, 1992, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Hindi and Telugu cinema. She hails from a Palakkad Iyer family. Her father, Captain SL Sharma, was a captain in the Indian Merchant Navy, and her mother, Sheila Sharma, is an Indian classical dancer and mallakhamba yoga practitioner.

Adah Sharma made her acting debut with a leading role in the 2008 Hindi horror film, "1920", which was a box office success. Her portrayal of a possessed woman in the film was critically praised and earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nomination.

After the release of her romantic comedy film, "Hasee Toh Phasee" (2014), she ventured into the South Indian film industry, playing the leading lady in the Telugu film, "Heart Attack" (2014). Her other major Telugu films include "S/O Satyamurthy" (2015) and "Kshanam" (2016). She also starred as the lead actress in the movie "The Kerala Story" (2023).

Adah's performances have been recognized with several awards, including:

• Special Award for Exciting New Face for the Hindi film "1920" (2009)
• Best Debut Award by Santosham Awards for the Telugu film "Heart Attack" (2015)
• Best Debut Award by SIIMA for the Telugu film "Heart Attack" (2015)
• Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Most Promising Actress for the film "The Kerala Story" (2024)

Adah is a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict diet and exercise regime to maintain her fitness. She is also known for her fashion sense and has been featured on the cover of several fashion magazines. Adah has a variety of hobbies, including watching movies, writing poems, playing the piano, and listening to music. She finds joy and relaxation in these activities.