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Who is Akansha Ranjan Kapoor? Meet Alia Bhatt’s best friend, set to marry director Sharan Sharma
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, who made a cameo appearance in Alia Bhatt's Jigra, is reportedly set to marry Mr. & Mrs. Mahi director Sharan Sharma.
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is set to work on her bridesmaid duties as her bestie, and actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is ready to get married. Akansha is reportedly tying the knot with filmmaker Sharan Sharma.
Is Akansha Ranjan Kapoor getting married to Sharan Sharma?
After showcasing her acting talent, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is ready to step into the new phase of her life. The childhood bestie of Alia Bhatt is allegedly getting married to director Sharan Sharma.
Sharan is a well-known director in Bollywood, having made his directorial debut with Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl and most helmed the sports-drama Mr. and Mrs. Mahi, starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor. Before directing, he also worked closely as an assistant and creative director on films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
A source told Hindustan Times, “Akansha and Sharan are getting married on July 11, followed by a wedding reception on July 12. The reception will take place in Juhu and hosted by the boy’s side.”
The wedding is set to be a strictly private affair with no printed invitation cards sent out. The ceremony will be restricted to close family and friends. A grand wedding reception will be hosted by the groom’s side the following day, July 12, 2026, at the JW Marriott hotel in Mumbai.
Who is Akansha Ranjan Kapoor?
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is an Indian actress who has steadily carved out her own identity in the entertainment industry. Born to veteran actor-director Shashi Ranjan and Anu Ranjan, and the younger sister of actress Anushka Ranjan, Akansha chose to carve her own path through independent work.
Beyond her professional life, she is recognized as the best friend of Alia Bhatt. The duo shares a tight-knit bond that dates back to their school days, and they are frequently seen celebrating each other’s milestones, traveling together, and appearing across each other's social media profiles.
Akansha made her official acting debut in 2020 with the film Guilty, starring alongside Kiara Advani, where her performance earned positive reviews. She further solidified her acting with a role in Vasan Bala’s critically acclaimed dark comedy thriller Monica, O My Darling, sharing the screen with Rajkummar Rao, Huma Qureshi, and Radhika Apte. She also made a cameo appearance as a flight attendant in Jigra.
Akansha will next be seen starring opposite Amol Parashar in this web series, Gram Chikitsalay, which has already been renewed for a second season. The show will be released on Prime Video on June 23, 2026.
