Anupam Sharma Height, Age, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	Film Director, Film Producer, Actor, Author
Famous For	Head of Australia India Film Council
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film: • Actor and Director: UnIndian (2015) as Swami • Producer: Dil Chahta Hai (2001) • Writer: Indian Aussies: Terms & Conditions Apply (2013) (Documentary film) TV: • Head Judge: Bollywood Star; aired on Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) • Director: A series of television commercials for Destination NSW
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• Appointed as Australia Day Ambassador in a row from 2002 to 2012 • Appointed as the head of films for the Australia India Film Fund (2003) • Appointed as head of the Australia India Film Arts Media and Entertainment (FAME) Council (2004) • Appointed as ambassador at Fabrics of Modern Australia (FOMA) (2004) • Appointed as a part of the advisory board of NewCastle International Film Festival (2014) • Appointed as the first ambassador of the Parramasala Arts Festival (2014) • Appointed as a part of a panel of experts in India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA) in 2014 and 2018 • NewCastle Film Festival Award (2018) in the category Best Documentary Film for the film The Run (2017) • NewCastle Film Festival Award (2018) in the category Best Feature Film for the film The Run (2017) • UK Asian Festival Award (2024) in the category Best Documentary Film for the film Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	17 January, 1970
Age (as of 2025)	55 Years
Birthplace	Ajmer, Rajasthan
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Dehradun
School	St. Joseph Academy, Dehradun
College/University	University of New South Wales, Sydney
Educational Qualification(s)	• Bachelor in Film Making • Master's in Films & Theatre
Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Photography, Writing, Travelling
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • LinkedIn
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Children	Son- Ronit Sharma

Some Lesser Known Facts About Anupam Sharma

• Anupam Sharma is an Indian origin Australian filmmaker who has been widely acknowledged by Australian and Indian media for establishing links between India and Australia Cinema since 1997.

• After completing his higher secondary education at St. Joseph School in Dehradun, Anupam moved to Sydney in 1986 to pursue higher studies.

• During his postgraduate studies, he wrote a thesis titled “Indian Cinema: Singing a Different Tune,” which explored the development and characteristics of songs and dances in Indian cinema. The University of New South Wales awarded him a distinction for this thesis.

• Before moving to filmmaking and direction, Anupam started his professional career as a Lecturer at the University of Western Sydney.

• In 1998, Anupam collaborated with Indian filmmaker and director late Feroz Khan and started his career in filmmaking and film direction.

• In 2000, Anupam founded Films and Casting TEMPLE Pty Ltd, an award-winning film production, casting and consulting production house based at Fox Studios, Sydney. This organisation has worked on more than 300 projects between Australia, India, Denmark, the USA, and China, including feature films, television serials, music videos, television commercials, and film festivals since 2000.
  

  Films and Casting TEMPLE Pty Ltd celebrating its 25 Years

• In 2001, with the support of Ausfilm (Australian government-industry partnership), state film agencies and Australian companies such as Deluxe, Cutting Edge, and The Post Lounge, he started doing seminars in India to inform filmmakers and directors about how to use Australian locations and production services in their films.

• Anupam’s Films and Casting TEMPLE Pty Ltd helped with the Indian’s themed elements in the Hollywood films. Moulin Rouge (2001) was the first Hollywood project of his production house.

• Sharma was the Australian line producer of some popular films, such as Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (2002), Heyy Babyy (2007), Love Story 2050 (2008), Crook (2010), UnIndian (2015), and many more.

• In 2003, he became the head of the Australia-India Film, Arts, Media, and Entertainment Council.
  

  Anupam Sharma at the Australia-India Film, Arts, Media, and Entertainment Council Center

• Apart from acting in plays and TVC, Anupam has directed music videos and documentaries. He also worked as the senior creative consultant for the Goat Island Film Festival, the most expensive showcase of Indian cinema in Australia.

• Sharma was on the list of the 50 most powerful and influential professionals in the Australian film industry.

• In 2011, he collaborated with Hollywood film director Peter Castaldi and launched the Australian Film Initiative (AAFI) to market and promote Australian screen culture in non-traditional markets.

• Anupam was called the Bollywood Czar of Australia and the most high-profile Indian film professional in Australia by Screen International in 2012.

• In 2012, Sharma was appointed as the Ambassador of Australia Day for 12 consecutive years and was also shortlisted as one of the thirteen young professionals in the prestigious ‘Face To Watch’ series by The Sydney Magazine (2012).
  

  Anupam Sharma as the Ambassador of Australia Day

• In 2015, Anupam directed his debut film, UnIndian(2015), starring Australian ex-cricketer Brett Lee. He also directed an award-winning documentary titled The Run (2017), which revolved around a politician and ultra-marathon runner Pat Farmer’s run from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.
  

  Anupam Sharma with the cast of UnIndian (2015)

• In addition to directing films, he has also directed several government and private campaigns, such as the NSW Tourism Ad Campaign, the Intellectual Property Awareness Foundation campaigns, and an anti-piracy campaign.

• Apart from film direction and production, he also acted in some films, such as Get Rich Quick (2004), Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart (2004), Heyy Babyy (2007), and UnIndian (2015).

• With a high social media following, Anupam has worked as a commentator and speaker at various conferences and television programs aired on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), the Nine Network, SBS TV, SPA, Art Gallery of NSW, and the Powerhouse Museum.

• In 2022, Anupam directed a documentary titled “Brand Bollywood Downunder(2023)” that showed the revolution of Bollywood and its relationship with the Australian film industry. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival (2023).
  

  Anupam Sharma’s Brand Bollywood Downunder(2023) documentary film poster

• Anupam loves travelling and partying with his friends. He also drinks alcohol and smokes cigarettes occasionally.
  

  Anupam Sharma partying with his friends

• In an interview, he once mentioned that he is a bit of a foodie and loves Indian street food.

• Anupam Sharma is a fitness freak and follows a strict workout regimen to stay fit and active.

• Anupam loves photography.