Adah Sharma Discusses Acting Choices and Upcoming Marathi Film at Sustainability Conclave

Adah Sharma, a prominent advocate for animal rights, recently spoke at the Sustainability Conclave 2026 about her acting career and personal beliefs. She shared her experiences portraying characters that sometimes conflict with her values, including her role in the horror film 1920. Adah also expressed excitement for her upcoming Marathi film, Gajra, set to release in 2027. Her insights highlight the balance between personal ideologies and the demands of acting, making her journey in the film industry both intriguing and relatable.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 22, 2026, 20:27 IST

Adah Sharma's Advocacy for Animal Rights

Adah Sharma, a passionate supporter of animal rights, is committed to promoting a sustainable lifestyle. At the recent Sustainability Conclave 2026, she shared insights on how her personal beliefs align with her acting roles. Recently honored as PETA India’s 2024 Person of the Year, Sharma, who follows a vegetarian diet, portrayed a character in the horror film 1920 that involved a scene with a dead cat. She emphasized the distinction between her real-life values and her on-screen performances, stating that her goal is to excel as an actress and leave a lasting impression on viewers.

Adah Sharma on Balancing Ideals and Acting Roles

Adah Sharma on roles that don't match her ideologies

In a discussion with Heena Gambhir, a news anchor, Adah expressed, “I aim to be the best actor possible in each role. My goal is to perform so well that audiences feel only I could have done it. Sometimes, this may not align with my personal beliefs. I began my career with a horror film where I had to portray a scene involving cat meat, despite being a vegetarian.”

Reflecting on Her Debut Film

Adah Sharma recalls eating fake cat meat in debut film, 1920

When questioned about the challenges of filming the cat-eating scene, Adah replied, “As an actress, I focus on my craft. Sometimes, portraying a character can be easier than being true to oneself. I don’t always agree with my characters’ actions.”

Insights on The Kerala Story

Adah Sharma on The Kerala Story

Adah further elaborated on her roles, mentioning that she has taken on characters that differ significantly from her true self. Referring to her role in The Kerala Story, she noted, “In reality, I wouldn’t make such choices.”

Excitement for Her Marathi Film Gajra

Adah Sharma on her Marathi debut with Gajra

During the conclave, Adah also shared her enthusiasm for her upcoming Marathi film, Gajra. She stated, “I’m thrilled about my debut in Marathi cinema. We recently announced it on social media with a poster. It’s exciting to enter a new industry and reach a different audience. The Hindi audience has suggested dubbing or adding subtitles, which adds to my excitement.” Adah had previously shared the film's poster on Instagram on June 18, with a release date set for 2027.