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Saksham Sharma[1] is an Australian-Indian actor[2], producer, and digital content creator[3] recognized for his work in film, television, and online media. He is best known for his role as Vijay Rai[4] in the action-thriller film ICE Road: Vengeance (2025), starring alongside Liam Neeson and Fan Bingbing. In 2023, he appeared in the independent feature film Companion[5], executive produced by Dev Patel. Saksham is also the youngest South Asian to create, star in, and executive produce his original YouTube series, Unknown Filter,[6] which was funded through Google and Screen Australia's Skip Ahead initiative.
Sharma’s YouTube channel, Saksham Magic[3], features a blend of magic, storytelling, and hip-hop dance, and has accumulated over 5.6 million subscribers as of 2025.
Early life and education
[edit]Saksham was born in India and raised in Australia in a multicultural household that encouraged creativity and performance from a young age. He began practicing magic and acting during childhood, eventually performing on stage and exploring opportunities in television and digital media. He studied Marketing and Media at Macquarie University in Sydney while also attending weekend acting classes. After graduating, Saksham undertook a four-month intensive program at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Los Angeles, where he secured a talent manager and began auditioning for film roles in the United States.
Career
[edit]Early work and television
[edit]Sharma began his television career with a recurring role on the Australian soap opera Home and Away. In 2019, he was a contestant on Australia’s Got Talent, where he showcased his skills as a magician, gaining national attention for his fusion of illusion and theatrical performance.
Digital content and Unknown Filter
[edit]In 2022, Saksham launched the YouTube series Unknown Filter[6], a narrative project exploring themes of identity, technology, and mystery. Funded by Google and Screen Australia's Skip Ahead initiative, Sharma served as both lead actor and executive producer, making him one of the youngest South Asians to independently develop a funded series on the platform.
Film roles
[edit]In 2023, Sharma appeared in Companion[5], a dramatic feature film executive produced by Dev Patel. His role marked his transition from digital and television to independent cinema.
In 2025, he portrayed Vijay Rai[7] in ICE Road: Vengeance[8][9][4], the sequel to The Ice Road (2021), sharing the screen with international stars Liam Neeson and Fan Bingbing. The role marked his debut in a major action franchise and earned him broader industry recognition.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]- Companion (2023) – Rishi
- ICE Road: Vengeance (2025) – Vijay Rai
Television
[edit]- Home and Away – Jake
- Australia's Got Talent (2019) – Contestant (Magician)[10]
Web
[edit]- Unknown Filter (2022–present) – Lead Actor, Executive Producer
References
[edit]- ^ "Home". Saksham Magic. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Saksham Sharma | Actor, Producer, Writer". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ a b "Saksham Magic". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ a b Hensleigh, Jonathan (2025-06-27), Ice Road: Vengeance (Action), Liam Neeson, Bingbing Fan, Michala Banas, Code Entertainment, Envision Media Arts, Servo Production Services, retrieved 2025-06-27
- ^ a b Joshi, Raghuvir (2023-10-19), Sahela (Drama), Antonio Aakeel, Anula Navlekar, Harish Patel, Picture Works Australia, retrieved 2025-06-27
- ^ a b "Screen Australia and Google Australia announce Skip Ahead recipients | Media centre". Screen Australia. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (2025-06-23). "Liam Neeson, 73, Fights for His Life on the Slopes of Everest in First 'Ice Road: Vengeance' Images [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Slone, Travis M. (2025-06-23). "'Ice Road: Vengeance' Liam Neeson Returns In High-Altitude Action [Trailer]". That Hashtag Show. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Paz, Maggie Dela (2025-06-23). "Liam Neeson Fights Mercenaries in Ice Road: Vengeance Trailer". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "An Indian Australian young magician to perform for a global audience". SBS Language. Retrieved 2025-06-27.