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Super fan of the week - Aham Sharma

TV star Aham Sharma has shown off his impressive ability as an actor with a wide array of winning performances and won himself dedicated admirers, like Sandra Acharya from West Bengal, who goes one step further for her idol. Eastern Eye caught up with super fan Sandra to find out more.

What first connected you to Aham Sharma? 


I first saw him in Mahabharat and immediately felt connected with him, at his first majestic glance.

What made you become a super fan? 

His unique and attractive personality made me his super fan.

Tell us about something super you have done for Aham? 

Every year on his birthday, I do puja (prayers) for his wellbeing and help some poor people in his name.

What has been your most memorable moment? 

It would be when Aham replied to me and when he won awards. These moments are indeed very precious for me.

What is the thing you most love about Aham?

Aham treats his fans as his friends. His humility and sweet gestures are really touching. As an actor, it is his versatility and perfection that I admire the most.

Which quality in him do you most relate to? 

Aham’s hard work and dedication. He’s from a middle-class family and achieved everything on his own without any support. His struggle is the thing I relate to most and get inspired by.

What is your favourite work Aham has done? 

I love all his work, but if to name any specific one, then it’s Karna in Mahabharat.

Why do you love being a super fan?

Loving him itself is a pleasure. It feels so good to support and love a good human, and a class actor like Aham. Being his super fan is a reward in itself.

Twitter: @AcharyaSandra

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