Karnesh Sharma

Karnesh Sharma
Born Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Producer
Years active 2015–present
Relatives Anushka Sharma (sister)

Karnesh Sharma is an Indian film producer. He is the co-founder of the production company Clean Slate Films, along with sister, actress Anushka Sharma.[1] The brother-sister duo produced crime thriller NH10 in 2015 and are ready with their second production Phillauri, scheduled for release in March 2017.[1][2]

Personal Life

Sharma hails from Uttar Pradesh, India. His father Ajay Kumar Sharma was a Colonel in the Indian Army, while mother Ashima Sharma is a homemaker.[3] Sharma was a state level cricket player and played for the under-19 Bangalore Ranji cricket team. He was formerly serving in the Merchant Navy.[4] His sister Anushka Sharma is a film actress and producer.[5]

Clean Slate Films

Main article: Clean Slate Films

Anushka Sharma and Karnesh Sharma are the only brother-sister producer team in Bollywood.[6] Their first crime thriller NH10 garnered critical acclaim and was regarded as a sleeper hit.[7] Their second project Phillauri starring Anushka Sharma and Diljit Dosanjh is scheduled for release on March 31, 2017.[6] The team also has two more upcoming projects.[6]

List of movies produced

Year Title Director Notes
2015 NH10 Navdeep Singh
2017 Phillauri Anshai Lal Pre-production

References

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