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. Her career continued to evolve with appearances in films like Black and the social comedy Daal Bhaat Tarkari. In 2022, she took on a role in Jhingye Dau, which performed well at the box office. Beyond her work in Nepal, she has explored international opportunities, appearing in the Telugu film Hitman. Throughout her filmography, she has balanced commercial cinema with music video appearances, maintaining a steady presence in the South Asian entertainment landscape.