Having started her acting career as an innocent teenaged school girl Anu in Star Plus’s Kaali Ek Agnipariksha, Niaa Sharma became the show’s female lead when its protagonist Rachna was killed. Being chosen to play the lively Maanvi in Star Plus’ Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, was a turning point in her life. And as her character gained popularity, she also shot into mercurial stardom in India. As a matter of fact, she was recently voted the ‘ultimate queen of Indian television’ in a poll conducted by Tellychakkar.com which she won by a huge margin.