Aanchal Sharma entered the professional acting scene in 2016 with her debut role as Aanchal in the popular franchise film Nai Nabhannu La 4. This initial performance established her as a rising talent in the Nepali film industry, leading to a string of lead roles in various genres. Following her debut, she starred in the romantic drama Johny Gentleman in 2017 and joined the ensemble cast of the successful comedy-drama Shatru Gate in 2018.