Karan Sharma
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Biography
Karan Sharma, also credited as Karan Shrikant Sharma, is an Indian film and web-series director and writer who works in Hindi entertainment. He moved from Delhi into the film industry and built his craft on a range of projects with established filmmakers before his short film Black Holi earned international recognition as a narrative short. He made his commercial directorial mark with the acclaimed political-drama web series Maharani, which resonated with audiences for its character-driven storytelling. He went on to write and direct the 2025 fantasy romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi and produced by Maddock Films in association with Amazon MGM Studios.
Karan Sharma, also credited as Karan Shrikant Sharma, is an Indian director and writer who works in Hindi films and streaming series. He moved from Delhi into the film industry and worked across a range of projects with established filmmakers before establishing his own voice. His short film Black Holi won recognition as a narrative short on the festival circuit, and he made his commercial breakthrough directing the acclaimed web series Maharani. In 2025 he wrote and directed the fantasy romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf.
Background
Karan Sharma comes from Delhi and made his way into the film industry through persistence and collaboration on a variety of projects. He keeps his personal life private and is known primarily through his work.
Early Work
Karan Sharma built his craft working with several filmmakers before his short film Black Holi gained attention as a narrative short on the international circuit.
Web Series and Films
He made his commercial directorial mark with the acclaimed political-drama web series Maharani. He then wrote and directed the Hindi fantasy romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf (2025), produced by Maddock Films and starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi.
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Net Worth
Karan Sharma's net worth has not been officially disclosed, and any figures circulated online are unverified estimates. As a director and writer, his income comes from his film and web-series projects.
Some Lesser Known Facts
- His short film Black Holi was recognised as a narrative short internationally.
- He directed the acclaimed web series Maharani.
- He wrote as well as directed Bhool Chuk Maaf (2025).
- He is sometimes credited as Karan Shrikant Sharma.
- He moved from Delhi into the film industry.
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