Edwina Sharma is a fictional character from the Netflix period drama series Bridgerton, portrayed by British actress Charithra Chandran. Charithra Surya Chandran was born on January 17, 1997, in Perth, Scotland, and is known for playing Edwina Sharma in the second season of Bridgerton (2022). She has also appeared in Alex Rider (2021), One Piece (2026), and various film projects.
Edwina Sharma Actress Real Name and Early Life
The actress who plays Edwina Sharma is Charithra Surya Chandran. She was born on January 17, 1997, in Perth, Scotland, to parents who are both medical professionals. Charithra is the only child in her family and is of British Indian descent.
Charithra attended Salesian College in Farnborough, Hampshire, before pursuing higher education. She graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. After graduation, she took a one-year gap during which she explored drama as a hobby.
Career Beginnings
During her gap year after university, Charithra worked part-time at the New Policy Institute (NPI) in London. She was offered a position at Boston Consulting Group, but she declined the job offer to pursue an acting career instead. When the pandemic hit and she was without work, she began reaching out to casting agents.
After two months of sending emails, Charithra received a call from an agent and secured a role in the main cast of the spy thriller series Alex Rider (2021) as Sabina Pleasance for its second season on IMDb TV. That same year, she made her Marvel Comics debut as a Bollywood dancer in the film Eternals (2021).
Bridgerton Role as Edwina Sharma
Before the shooting of Alex Rider was even wrapped, Charithra was cast as Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton Season 2 (2022). The character Edwina is the younger sister of Kate Sharma, played by Simone Ashley, and both become entangled in a love triangle with Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, played by Jonathan Bailey. This was her most notable work, which brought recognition and appreciation to Charithra.
During the audition process, the production team used code names for the characters, with Edwina called “Emily” and Kate called “Amy” to maintain secrecy. Charithra did not meet any cast members until rehearsals started, with all initial interactions conducted via Zoom. About a month into filming, she learned that the role was essentially hers before official confirmation.
Post-Bridgerton Career
In 2022, Charithra won a Glamour Award in the Rising Star category for her performance in Bridgerton Season 2. She appeared in several short films including The Talents (2022) as Bekkie and Class S (2022) as Cherry. In 2023, she appeared in Star Wars: Visions as Annisoukaline.
In 2024, Charithra made her lead role debut in the Amazon Prime comedy film How to Date Billy Walsh as Amelia Brown. The same year, she made her West End Theatre debut as Eileen in Rosie Day’s play Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon. She also appeared in Dune: Prophecy (2024) and played the lead role as Isha in Fight or Flight (2025).
Recent and Upcoming Projects
In 2024, Charithra played the lead role as Leela and served as associate producer for “Song of the Sun God,” a six-part drama series based on the novel of the same name by Shankari Chandran. She was cast in the second season of Netflix’s One Piece (2026) as Miss All Sunday. She also appeared in Christmas Karma (2025).
Charithra has spoken about South Asian representation in cinema and her aspirations for future collaborations in the entertainment industry. She continues to work on various film and television projects that showcase her range as an actress.
Age
Charithra Chandran is 29 years old as of February 2026. She was born on January 17, 1997.
Physical Appearance
Charithra Chandran stands approximately 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) tall. She has black hair and black eyes.
Personal Life
Charithra’s grandparents initially questioned her career choice in acting, though they eventually became supportive of her decision. She has been described as staying grounded despite achieving global fame through Bridgerton. Details about her romantic relationships and personal affairs are not publicly disclosed.