Here's how it happened:
* He was a complete newcomer: Sharma was just 17 years old when he was cast in the film. He had no prior acting experience and was discovered by casting director Lubna Adams through an open audition.
* His performance was critically acclaimed: Sharma's portrayal of Pi, a young boy who survives a shipwreck and ends up adrift on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger, was highly praised. He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Rising Star and won numerous other accolades.
* The film's success: Life of Pi was a box office hit and received four Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Visual Effects. The film's success catapulted Sharma into the international spotlight.
Since then, he has appeared in several other films and TV shows, including:
* The Illegal (2019)
* Wedding Season (2022)
* Happy Family (2016)
* Million Dollar Arm (2014)
While he has yet to achieve the same level of fame as his breakthrough role in Life of Pi, his performance in that film cemented his place in cinema history and secured him a successful acting career.