Anushka Sharma, born on May 1, 1988, in Ayodhya,
Uttar Pradesh, is a celebrated Indian actress and producer who has made a
significant impact in the Hindi film industry. Raised
in a disciplined army family, she initially pursued modeling before making her acting
debut in Aditya Chopra’s Rab Ne Bana Di
Jodi (2008), opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Her performance earned her a Filmfare nomination, marking the
beginning of a successful career.
Over the years, Anushka has
showcased her versatility in films like Band Baaja
Baaraat (2010), Jab Tak
Hai Jaan (2012), PK
(2014), Sultan (2016), and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). Her
portrayal of strong, independent women in movies such as NH10 (2015) and Sui Dhaaga (2018) has been
widely appreciated.
In addition to acting,
Anushka co-founded Clean Slate Filmz, a production company that has produced acclaimed
projects like Paatal Lok (2020)
and Bulbbul (2020). She
also launched her fashion line, NUSH, in 2017, aiming to provide trendy and
affordable clothing options.
Beyond her professional
achievements, Anushka is known for her philanthropic efforts, supporting causes
like gender equality, animal rights, and education. She
married Indian cricketer Virat Kohli in December 2017, and the couple has two
children, Vamika and Akaay.
