Pallavi Sharda is a multifaceted artist, exceling in both film and theatre, as well as classical Indian dance. In 2022, she made a significant appearance in the Netflix romantic comedy "Wedding Season", directed by Tom Dey, and has several upcoming projects, including the comedy features "One More Shot" and "Spit", scheduled for release in 2025.
Pallavi's professional journey began during her undergraduate studies at the University of Melbourne, and she soon transitioned to Mumbai, where she made a notable impact in the Bollywood film industry, starring in films such as "Begum Jaan" and "Hawaizaada". Her groundbreaking work has paved the way for multicultural representation on Australian screens, making her the first Indian-origin actress to lead projects in Australian television and film.
Pallavi has also made a mark in Hollywood, featuring in films like "Tom & Jerry" and the Oscar-nominated "Lion". In the UK, she has essayed leading roles in Gurinder Chadha's period drama "Beecham House" and Netflix series "The One". In Australia, she has had notable roles in "Retrograde", which won the Most Outstanding Comedy award at the 2021 Equity Awards, and "The Twelve", alongside Sam Neill, for which she was nominated for a Logie in 2023 for Most Outstanding Supporting Actress. Additionally, she has appeared in "Les Norton", alongside David Wenham.
At the age of 30, Pallavi was appointed as the Youngest Director to the Board of Screen Australia and the first of Indian Origin. Her extensive training in the classical dance form of Bharatha Natyam has played a significant role in her performing arts repertoire, with movement being a fundamental aspect of her work.
