Anushka Sharma is an Indian actress, film producer, and entrepreneur. She is one of the most talented and versatile actresses in the Indian film industry. Anushka has appeared in numerous successful Bollywood movies and has received several awards for her exceptional performances.
Early Life and Career:
Anushka Sharma was born on May 1, 1988, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her father, Colonel Ajay Kumar Sharma, is an army officer, and her mother, Ashima Sharma, is a homemaker. She has an elder brother named Karnesh Sharma, who is also a film producer.
Anushka attended Army School in Bangalore and later pursued a degree in arts from Mount Carmel College in Bangalore. After completing her education, she moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in modeling. She started her career as a model and soon gained recognition for her stunning looks and charming personality.
In 2008, Anushka made her acting debut in the Bollywood movie ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Her performance in the movie was widely appreciated, and she received a Filmfare nomination for Best Actress in her debut role. Since then, Anushka has appeared in many successful Bollywood movies and has established herself as one of the leading actresses in the industry.
Film Career:
Anushka Sharma’s film career has been nothing short of remarkable. She has worked with some of the biggest names in Bollywood and has delivered exceptional performances in various genres. Some of her most successful movies include ‘Band Baaja Baaraat,’ ‘PK,’ ‘NH10,’ ‘Sultan,’ ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil,’ ‘Sanju,’ ‘Zero,’ and ‘Sui Dhaaga: Made in India.’
Her portrayal of a feisty wedding planner in ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in 2011. In ‘PK,’ she played the female lead opposite Aamir Khan, which went on to become the highest-grossing Indian film of all time. Her role as a woman seeking revenge for the murder of her husband in the crime thriller ‘NH10’ was widely appreciated by critics and audiences alike.
In 2016, Anushka starred in the sports drama ‘Sultan,’ where she played the role of a wrestler opposite Salman Khan. The movie was a massive commercial success and earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her role as a spunky, independent girl in the romantic drama ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ received critical acclaim and won her the Stardust Award for Best Actress.
Anushka’s most recent film, ‘Sui Dhaaga: Made in India,’ released in 2018, where she played the role of an embroiderer opposite Varun Dhawan. The movie received positive reviews and was a commercial success.
Apart from acting, Anushka Sharma has also produced several successful movies under her production company ‘Clean Slate Films.’ She produced and acted in the horror movie ‘Pari’ in 2018 and the critically acclaimed crime thriller ‘NH10’ in 2015.
Entrepreneurship:
Apart from her successful acting and producing career, Anushka Sharma is also a successful entrepreneur. In 2020, she launched her own clothing line called ‘Nush,’ which is available online and in various stores across India. The brand features a range of clothing and accessories for women, including casual wear, sportswear, and ethnic wear.
Anushka also runs a production company with her brother Karnesh called ‘Clean Slate Films,’ which has produced several critically acclaimed movies. The company’s focus is to produce content-driven films that challenge the norm and provide a fresh perspective.
