Anushka Sharma is an Indian actress, model, and producer who has been cast in a number of popular Hindi movies including Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Band Baaja Baaraat, Dil Dhadakne Do, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, PK, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Pari, Angrezi Medium, Sui Dhaaga, Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, and Bombay Velvet. Moreover, she was included in the “30 Under 30” list curated by Forbes Asia in 2018 and has also established herself as one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in India.
Born Name
Anushka Sharma
Nick Name
Anu, Nushie
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Anushka attended Army School and graduated from Mount Carmel College in Bangalore with a specialization in arts.
Occupation
Actress, Former Model, Producer
Family
- Father – Col. Ajay Kumar Sharma (Army Officer)
- Mother – Ashima Sharma (Housewife)
- Sibling – Karnesh Sharma (Older Brother) (Has worked in Merchant Navy, Film Producer)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 168 cm
Weight
57 kg or 126 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Anushka Sharma dated –
- (2010) – Anushka Sharma has dated Ranveer Singh, Indian film actor. The two first met during the filming of the 2010 film Band Baaja Baaraat. Now, the actress denies any of her relationship with Ranveer.
- (2013-Present) – She started dating Indian cricketer, Virat Kohli in 2013. She was spotted with him on the roads of New Zealand when Virat (with his team) was playing the series in New Zealand. They met for the first time while filming a TV commercial. In January 2016, there were some . Virushka, as the couple is fondly called, married on December 11, 2017, in Florence, Italy, and later announced on August 27, 2020, that they were expecting their first child in January 2021.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Hazel Eyes
Measurements
35-24-34 in or 89-61-86 cm
Dress Size
2 (US) or 34 (EU)
Shoe Size
She may be wearing a shoe of size 8 (US).
Brand Endorsements
Reliance, TVS Scooty, Gitanjali, Sunsilk, Softline Leggings (2018)
In 2018, she (along with ) was announced as the ambassador of Skill India Campaign.
Religion
Hinduism
Best Known For
Working in movies like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), Badmaash Company (2010), Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013).
First Film
2008 Indian romantic comedy film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi for her role as Tani Sahni.
First TV Show
She has not appeared in any of the television shows. She may have guest judged some shows during the promotion of her films.
Personal Trainer
Anushka likes to do yoga regularly. She does it twice a day – once early in the morning and the other is before going to bed at night. Sharma also likes to do an hour of weight training for four days a week.
Dancing is a form of cardiovascular exercise, which she thinks does not fit into her category as she does not put on much weight. So, she does not put much stress on a cardio workout.
She likes to apply a creamy cleanser and cocoa butter lotion on the skin to keep it in the best condition possible.
Quotes
“I am blessed with very good skin, but because of the damage from all the makeup we apply and pollution I wash my face regularly. I drink lots of water and try to be happy.”
Anushka Sharma Favorite Things
- Food – Chilly Cheese Toast
- Color – Black
Source – Filmfare.com
Anushka Sharma Facts
- Sharma’s father is from Uttar Pradesh while her mother is from the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand.
- After completing her education from Bangalore, she relocated to Mumbai, Maharashtra to pursue her career in modeling and acting.
- She never had strong plans to flourish in the film industry. She only wanted to make it big into the fashion world.
- Her modeling career commenced with Lakme Fashion Week where she walked for designer Wendell Rodricks.
- She likes reading books and sleeping in her free time.
- She had won many awards for her performances in the movies such as the Zee Cine Awards, Lions Golds Awards, IIFA, Stardust Awards, Filmfare Awards, and others.
- She had signed a three-film contract with Yash Raj films, initially – Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), Badmaash Company (2010), and Band Baaja Baaraat (2010).
- As a model, she has walked the ramp and done campaigns for Nathella Jewelry, Fiat Palio, Whisper, Silk & Shine.
- Alongside her brother, she founded the film production and distribution company Clean Slate Filmz in October 2013 and it has produced various projects like NH10, Paatal Lok, Phillauri, Pari, and Bulbbul.
- In 2015, she started her journey as a and has been named as one of “Bollywood’s Hottest Vegetarian Celebrities” by the Times of India. She has also been honored as “The Person of the Year” by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Facts of Anushka Sharma
- full nameAnushka Sharma
- Date of Birth May 01, 1988
- Age 36 years 8 months
- Horoscope Taurus
- Lucky Number 5
- Lucky Stone Emerald
- Lucky Color Green
- Best Match for Marriage Virgo, Cancer, Capricorn
- weight57 kg
- height5 ft 6 in