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Sarika Thakur

Sarika Thakur

Actor · Born June 3, 1960 (66) · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Sarika Thakur (born 3 June 1960), better known as Sarika, is an Indian actress. Apart from acting, she also served as costume designer, sound designer & associate director for Kuruthipunal under Raaj Kamal Films International. In 2005, she won the National Film Award for Best Actress for the English film Parzania.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 3, 1960 (66)
From
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
19 on Motif · 95 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 4% in 30 days

What are Sarika Thakur's films like?

Across their 14 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 27th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 83rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
34%
Morality
34%
Power
12%
Self
6%
Survival
6%
Society
4%
Ideas
3%
Justice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 9 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 3

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 0 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Herald: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Herald
3 of 5
Hero
1 of 5
Ally
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
12
Tense
7
Romantic
5
Hopeful
4
Warm
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Hopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Sarika Thakur's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 19 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Sarika Thakur's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

95 credits, 19 with a Motif page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • First Act (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Uunchai (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)

    as Mala Trivedi

  • Modern Love Mumbai(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dilbar

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Call My Agent Bollywood(2021)

    Show 6 episodes · as Sarika · as Special Appearance

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Mr. Kabaadi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Baar Baar Dekho(2016)

    as Jai's Mother

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Yudh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 20 episodes · as Gauri Shekhar

  • Purani Jeans(2014)

    as Sherry Lawrence

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Club 60(2013)

    as Dr. Sayra

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • David(2013)

    as Special appearance

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Jab Tak Hai Jaan(2012)

    as Dr. Zoya Ali Khan

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Kaccha Limboo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Yeh Mera India (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Sushma Talreja

  • Hari Puttar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Sangeeta 'Geetu' A. Dhoonca

  • Tahaan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Tahaan's Mother

  • Manorama: Six Feet Under(2007)

    as Manorama

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Bheja Fry (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sheetal R. Thadani

  • Parzania (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Shernaz

  • Baabul(2006)

    as Pushpa

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • American Daylight (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Dolly

  • Sacred Evil – A True Story (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ipstita

  • Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Ira Haksar

  • Ranachandi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Raghu Romeo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Punnagai Poove (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Cameo Appearance

  • Hey Ram(2000)

    Costume Design

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Chachi 420 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Costume Designer

  • Aakhri Sanghursh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Seeta Singh

  • Avvai Shanmugi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    Costume Designer

  • Gunaa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    Costume Designer

  • Indrudu Chandrudu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    Costume Designer

  • Santosh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    as Munni / Sarika

  • Parakh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Swati (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    as Dancer / Singer

  • Shart (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ruhi

  • Dilwaala (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    as Sapna

  • Qatl (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    as Rohini

  • Ram Tere Kitne Nam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as (uncredited) Lily (scene from Devta)

  • Ek Daku Saher Mein(1985)

    as Ranjana

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Karishmaa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Neeta

  • Gangvaa(1984)

    as Chameli

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Raaj Tilak (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Gypsy

  • Ram Tera Desh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Lily D'Souza

  • Aasmaan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Entertainer at military camp

  • Akalmand (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Advocate Shobha

  • Bade Dil Wala (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Juhi Sinha / Juhi V. Gupta

  • Razia Sultan(1983)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Nastik (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Mala

  • Vidhaata (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Neelima

  • Bandini Kamala (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Badle Ki Aag (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Asha

  • Meharbaani (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Teesri Aankh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Rekha

  • Yeh Vaada Raha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Rita Saxena

  • Shriman Shrimati (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Aruna Gupta

  • Satte Pe Satta (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sheela, Shekhar's girlfriend

  • Daulat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sushma

  • Tik Tik Tik(1981)

    as Miss India Sherley

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Sannata (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Dahshat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Kiran

  • Kranti (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Sheetal

  • Ghamandee (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Seema

  • Paanch Qaidi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Pyaara Dushman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Yeh Kaisa Insaf? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    as Sudha

  • Nazrana Pyar Ka(1980)

    as Anuradha

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Raakhi Ki Saugandh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Paro / Tina

  • Bin Phere Hum Tere (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Shikha

  • Griha Pravesh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Sapna

  • Jaani Dushman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Bindiya

  • Jaan-E-Bahaar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    as Kuku Rai

  • Devata (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as Lily

  • Dil Aur Deewaar(1978)

    as Laxmi Rai

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Madhu Malti (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as Malti

  • Anpadh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as Geeta 'Anpadh'

  • Anjaam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as Seema

  • Paradh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Bundal Baaz (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as (uncredited) TV Newscaster

  • Geet Gaata Chal(1975)

    as Radha

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Khushboo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    as Kali

  • Vandana (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    as Asha

  • Kaagaz Ki Nao (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Haar Jeet (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Jawan Muhabat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    as Rekha Sareen

  • Chhoti Bahu(1971)

    as Gopi

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Devi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    as Deepak

  • Satyakam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    as Kabul S. Archarya

  • Balak (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    as Deepak 'Deepu' (as Baby Sarika)

  • Beti (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    as Young Sudha (as Baby Sarika)

  • Aashirwad (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    as Neena

  • Hamraaz (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Sarika

  • Majhli Didi(1967)

    as Uma – Hemangini

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • 6:40 PM (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Hum Hindustani (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Marudhanayagam (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    Costume Designer

Career shape

Star power in the 83rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 94 titles, 92 of them dated from 1967 to 2023; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

Baabul (2006)

$9.1M worldwide

Highest rated

Manorama: Six Feet Under (2007)

Midcredits 90th

Most popular right now

Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)

Film career

19672023

Peak 2006 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1982Screen debut· Satte Pe Satta

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting88 of 94: 88 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rdOther crew6 of 94: 6 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1960s7 · acting1970s20 · acting1980s35 · 34 acting · 1 crew1990s4 · 1 acting · 3 crew2000s14 · 13 acting · 1 crew2010s8 · acting2020s4 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Sarika Thakur's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Midcredits score in the 53rd percentile, the median of all 17; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 48th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

20thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 19 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 19 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Nazrana Pyar Ka (1980)

93rd percentile spread · 58% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Club 60 (2013)

Midcredits 93rd · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 48. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Sarika Thakur work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sarika Thakur's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ashok Kumar shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors