Umar Sharif is a well known model and actor. He is known for his role in ‘The Kerela Story’.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Umar, originally hailing from Bhopal, was raised in his mother’s hometown. There is no information regarding his father and mother’s names, martial status, family members.
EDUCATION
Umar Sharif completed his B.Tech in electronics and telecommunication from Government Engineering College, Bhopal. Afterward, he embarked on an eight-year stint at Vodafone before following his true calling.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Height :- 5’10″
Weight :- 57 Kg
Hair Color :- Black
Eye Color :- Black
CAREER
Sharif initiated his career in 2004 by gracing the pages of various magazines as a model. His breakthrough moment arrived with Grasim Mr India 2007, where he secured the second runner-up position, opening doors to ramp modeling and showcasing opportunities. He dazzled audiences at renowned fashion events such as Wills Fashion Week and Lakme Fashion Week, all while continuing his editorial and print work in Delhi. Eventually, Sharif decided to transition to Mumbai with aspirations of entering the realms of television and film, bidding farewell to ramp modeling and embracing theater.
Although he made a few fleeting appearances in movies, Sharif’s breakthrough arrived in 2013 when he landed a significant role in the film “Ye Hai India Meri Jaan,” directed by the esteemed Saeed Mirza. In 2014, he signed his debut feature film, “Khamoshiyaan,” produced by Mukesh Bhatt’s Vishesh Films. His journey continued with notable shows like “Pyar ka Dard” and “Ishq Kills” on Star Plus, as well as episodic programs like “Savdhaan India” (Life OK) and “Gumrah” (Channel V). Concurrently, he remained dedicated to theater, with his participation in the play “Rhinoceros” marking its debut at the prestigious Prithvi Festival. In 2018, Umar secured his first web series, “Avrodh,” followed by projects like “Kaafir” alongside Dia Mirza on Zee5, and most recently, “Scam 1992” on Amazon Prime.
