Kaadhale Nimmadhi Tamil
Lead debut alongside Surya, marking her entry into the industry.
Professional overview
Acclaimed actor. Business leader.
Jividha Sharma has spent more than two decades in Indian entertainment, first in leading roles on film and television, now steering production, OTT initiatives and partnerships.
She worked across Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi and Hindi cinema before moving into leadership. Today she is Strategic Partner and Chief Operating Officer of SP Cinecorp Cinematic Venture Ltd., where she oversees production operations, content strategy and commercial partnerships. Having worked on both sides of the camera, she speaks the language of artists and executives alike.
- 1998
- Lead debut in Tamil cinema
- 4
- Film industries: Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Hindi
- 2023
- COO, SP Cinecorp Cinematic Venture Ltd.
360° Storytelling
Performance craft informs greenlighting, script coverage and audience insight, with a creative perspective few executives have.
Operations Leadership
Budgets, schedules, the vendor ecosystem and legal and commercial coordination across multi-project slates.
Content Strategy
Slate curation for films and web originals, with platform and brand partnerships that build audiences and revenue.
People Leadership
High-trust creative and production teams that close the gap between artistic vision and commercial delivery.
Screen to strategy
The dual journey
The Artist
1998 – 2019Taal Hindi
Supporting role as Aishwarya Rai's sister in Subhash Ghai's musical.
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa Hindi
Breakthrough Bollywood debut as lead.
Yuva Ratna Telugu
Telugu debut alongside Jr. NTR.
Yaar Annmulle Punjabi
Lead roles in the Punjabi film industry.
Television & Mohenjo Daro
Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan, Siya Ke Ram and Naagin, plus a featured role in the historical epic.
Phir Ussi Mod Par Hindi
Hindi feature film; winner at the Berlin Film Festival.
The Leader
2016 – PresentContent Operations & Strategy
Led content strategies for OTT platforms.
Business Development Head
Oversaw production and marketing alignment.
Chief Operating Officer, SP Cinecorp
End-to-end film production and slate building at SP Cinecorp Cinematic Venture Ltd.
Industry Leadership & Brand Alliances
Panelist at "Content Queens" and industry forums; partnerships with platforms and brands.
New Ventures
Developing co-productions with global potential.
The strategic pivot
“My journey from performer to production leader has given me a unique perspective on how stories can move audiences and build business value simultaneously.”
Feature films · Television · Brands
Cinematic legacy
Four languages of Indian cinema, three prime-time television shows and a run of national brand campaigns.
Feature films
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1998
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
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1999
Taal
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2002
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
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2002
Yuva Ratna
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2011
Yaar AnnmulleAlso Mini Punjab and The Lion of Punjab
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2016
Mohenjo Daro
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2019
Phir Ussi Mod Par
Television & digital
Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan
Zee TV · Lead role
Siya Ke Ram
Star Plus · Mythological drama
Naagin
Zee TV · Supernatural thriller
Brand collaborations
- Red Label Tea
- Amul Milk
- Designer collections
- Media campaigns
Strategic Partner · COO · SP Cinecorp Cinematic Venture Ltd.
Business leadership
Two decades across the entertainment and media ecosystem, working where content, capital and scale meet.
She leads studio strategy, content slate planning, financial oversight and production operations across film, television and digital platforms, driving disciplined execution from concept to monetisation with a focus on IP-led, cross-platform growth.
Core responsibilities
- Production operations
End-to-end studio operations across films, GECs and OTT: budget control, timelines, production workflows and monetisation.
- Content strategy
IP-led slate planning with cross-platform and transmedia expansion across mainstream and regional markets.
- Strategic partnerships
Working with creators, studios, broadcasters, platforms and investors.
- Marketing & PR
Market positioning, release strategy and audience-led go-to-market plans that travel across territories.
- Team development
Calm leadership under pressure and teams that turn creative vision into bankable execution.
Global forums · Recognition · Advocacy
Industry impact
- 2025Jury member
Asian Academy Creative Awards
Appointed to the jury evaluating creative excellence across the Asian region.
- 2024Delegate
IFFI Special Delegation, Goa
Part of the industry leaders panel, contributing to policy and creative discourse.
- 2024Red carpet
Critics' Choice Awards
Honoured guest and industry representative celebrating excellence in Indian cinema.
- 2023Speaker
"Content Queens" panel
Speaker at the Women in Media forum on female leadership in production and creative roles.
- 2019Best Actor Award
Berlin Film Festival
Recognised for outstanding performance in a lead role.
Community advocacy
- Women in Entertainment mentorship programme lead
- Next-gen filmmaker incubator support
- Film financing & production masterclasses
Media engagement
- Featured in "Business of Entertainment" editorials
- Regular voice on digital innovation panels
- Advocate for sustainable production
“The industry benefits immensely when diverse voices shape our narratives and decision-making.”
Collaborate · Partner · Create
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“Stories are the bridge between cultures. Let's build the next one together.”
Open to strategic collaborations, co-productions, brand partnerships and keynote invitations.
Corporate office
SP Cinecorp Cinematic Venture Ltd.
Mumbai, India