Richa Sharma (actress)

Richa Sharma Dutt (Hindi: ऋचा शर्मा; (1963–1996)) was an Indian film actress known for her works in bollywood. Richa married actor Sanjay Dutt in New York City, United states in 1987. The couple has a daughter Trishala Dutt. Within two years of marriage, she was diagnosed with brain tumor. Richa died at her parents home in New York on 10 December 1996.

Career

She came to visit Dev Anand at a film shoot wanting to be his next heroine but was too young. Dev promised her he would cast her once she grew older. He eventually gave her a break with Hum Naujawan in 1985. She went on to act in Anubhav and Insaaf Ki Awaaz the following year and in Sadak Chhap and Aag Hi Aag in 1987.

Filmography

• Hum Naujawan (1985)
• Anubhav (1986) (1986)
• Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986)
• Sadak Chhap (1987)
• Aag Hi Aag (1978)