Anushka Sharma

Biography:

Anushka Sharma is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi films. She has earned several accolades, including a Filmfare Award, and is one of India’s highest-paid actresses as of 2018. Since 2012, she has consistently been featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list and was included in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list in 2018.

Born in Ayodhya and raised in Bangalore, Sharma began her career in modeling with her first assignment for designer Wendell Rodricks in 2007. She later moved to Mumbai to pursue modeling full-time.

She made her acting debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the blockbuster romantic film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008). She gained further recognition with leading roles in Yash Raj Films’ romances, Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) and Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the latter.

Sharma received acclaim for her portrayals of strong-willed women in the crime thriller NH10 (2015), and the dramas Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), and Sui Dhaaga (2018).

Her most successful films at the box office include the sports drama Sultan (2016), and Rajkumar Hirani’s PK (2014) and Sanju (2018). After the lukewarm reception of Zero (2018), Sharma took a break from acting.

As a producer, Sharma co-founded the production company Clean Slate Filmz, which produced several films and web series, including NH10 and Paatal Lok (2020).

Anushka Sharma was born on May 1, 1988, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. She is married to cricketer Virat Kohli, with whom she has two children. Besides acting, Sharma endorses various brands and products, has launched her own clothing line for women named Nush, and is actively involved in supporting charities and causes, including gender equality and animal rights.