Best known for her chilling, scary and unique contortionist performance on AGT Season 19.
| Age (at audition) | 13 Years |
| Home Town | Jammu, Kashmir, India |
| Act | Dancer |
| Season | 19 |
| Position Reached | Quarter Final |
Arshiya Sharma is a 13-year-old contortionist from Jammu, Kashmir. She left the judges and audience amazed and shocked with her performance on America’s Got Talent Season 19 audition. Because of her unique and scary dance and contortion, she made a memorable at the quarter final stage too and could earn four standing ovations from the judges.
Background
Arshiya Sharma comes from Jammu, Kashmir, India. Before appearing on AGT, she had already made a name for herself in the Indian entertainment industry. She participated in “Super Dancer Chapter 4,” where she reached the top ten.
Arshiya has also showcased her acting skills in short films like “Ghungru Ek Sangharsh” and “Sare Jahan Se Acha.” Additionally, she stars in the popular daily soap “Mangal Lakshmi” on Colors TV.
Arshiya Sharma Biography
Arshiya Sharma was born on 21st of August 2010 and she is 13 years old as of May 2024.
| Real Name | Arshiya Sharma |
| Age | 13 years |
| Birthday | 21 August 2010 |
| Birthplace | J&K, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Dancer |
Family & Relationships
Arshiya is supported by her loving family, who encouraged her passion for dance and contortion from a young age. Her parents are Mrs.Mridhu Mahajan and Mr.Anil Sharma. Arshia’s mother was seen nervously waiting backstage during her AGT audition too. Her grandmother’s name is Shashi Bala.
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What happened in America’s Got Talent?
Audition
When Arshiya Sharma stepped onto the AGT stage, she introduced herself as a dancer from Jammu, Kashmir. After a brief introduction, she left the stage to “prepare” for her act. The crew then set up a creepy dollhouse, hinting at the chilling performance to come.
“I am a dancer, but I don’t want to be like others; I want to be different,” said the bubbly young girl. “So, I tried doing gymnastics and added some flexibility moves into my dance to be different.”
Arshiya Sharma
Arshiya reappeared transformed, wearing tattered clothes, white contact lenses, and covered in fake blood. To “Ring Around the Rosie,” she performed a contortionist act that left the judges and audience horrified for a moment. Her jaw-dropping moves such as landing on her neck and performing a mid-air backflip made all the audience in amazement.
It was one of the best contortionists and most horrific dance as per the comments of Heidi and Howie. Everyone got impressed and , she could grab all four Yes votes.
“It’s like the exorcist… so unexpected, and frightening, and brilliant.”
Simon Cowell
Quarter-Finals
In the quarter-finals, Arshiya delivered a horror-themed contortion routine set to a haunting version of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” The judges, already familiar with her spooky style, were once again impressed.
Heidi Klum admitted that the performance would give her nightmares and praised Arshiya as “incredible.”
Sofia Vergara described it as “horrific and horrifying,” while Simon Cowell noted that her unique approach made her one of his favorite contestants this season.
All four judges, including Howie Mandel, gave her standing ovations. Yet unfortunately, Arshiya could not be able to make it to the semi finals.
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Conclusion
Arshiya Sharma’s performance on America’s Got Talent was amazing . Her unique blend of contortion and dance left a lasting impression on both the judges and the audience. Everyone is waiting for her next move on the stage.