Dhar was born on 25 May 1991 in Mumbai, India.^{[citation needed]} She was brought up in Mumbai itself and got her degree from Xavier's Institute of Communication.

Dhar began her career with Channel V, in the field of TV production as an associate producer. She also worked behind the camera as an assistant movie director. During her time at Channel V she was offered the anchor position on the show 'Beg Borrow Steal' by UTV Bindass.^[11] In 2015 she was offered the female lead in a web series by Y-films, titled Bang Baaja Baarat which garnered a lot of positive attention for her. The show revolves around a much-in-love couple, Shahana (Dhar) and Pawan (Ali Fazal) who decide to get married with an elaborate wedding. However, since Pawan is Brahmin and Shahana is Punjabi , chaos unfolds when both the families meet.^[12] The show became so popular that it was got back on for a second season.

Dhar has also been a part of several advertisements, such as Cadbury Silk, Dominoes India, Everyuth and a few more. She's all set to make her debut in Bollywood with Ronnie Screwvala's "Love Per Square Foot" opposite Vicky Kaushal.^[13]