Anushka Sharma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anushka Sharma
Sharma promoting Zero in 2018
Born	(1988-05-01) 1 May 1988 (age 37) Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
Alma mater	Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2008–2022
Spouse(s)	Virat Kohli ​ (m. 2017)​
Children	2
Awards	Full list
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Anushka Sharma (born May 1, 1988) is a famous Indian actress. She works mainly in Hindi films. She has won many important awards, like the Filmfare Awards and IIFA Awards. Forbes India has listed her among the top 100 celebrities. Forbes Asia also featured her in their "30 Under 30" list in 2018.

Anushka was born in Ayodhya and grew up in Bangalore. She started her career as a model in 2007. Later, she moved to Mumbai to become a full-time model. Her first acting role was with Shah Rukh Khan in the hit romantic film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008). She became very popular with lead roles in films like Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) and Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012). She even won an award for her role in Jab Tak Hai Jaan.

Anushka also earned praise for playing strong women in films. These include the thriller NH10 (2015) and dramas like Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), and Sui Dhaaga (2018). Her biggest hit movies were the sports drama Sultan (2016), and Rajkumar Hirani's films PK (2014) and Sanju (2018). After the film Zero (2018), she took a break from acting.

Anushka Sharma also helped start a film production company called Clean Slate Filmz. Through this company, she produced films and series like NH10, Paatal Lok (2020), and Bulbbul (2020). She is also a brand ambassador for many products. She has her own clothing line for women called Nush. She also supports charities that work for gender equality and animal rights. Anushka is married to the famous cricketer Virat Kohli. They have two children.

Early Life and Education

Anushka Sharma was born on May 1, 1988, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Her father, Ajay Kumar Sharma, was an army officer. Her mother, Ashima Sharma, is a homemaker. Her father is from Uttar Pradesh, and her mother is from the Garhwal region. Her older brother, Karnesh Sharma, is also a film producer. He used to work in the Merchant Navy.

Anushka has said that growing up as a military brat helped shape her personality. She is proud to be an army officer's daughter.

She grew up in Bangalore. She went to St. Mary's School in Margherita, Assam, for her early schooling. She was classmates with Sakshi Dhoni, who is the wife of cricketer M.S. Dhoni. She finished her schooling at Army School in Bangalore. After that, she studied arts at Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru.

Anushka first wanted to be a model or a journalist. She did not plan to become an actress. After college, she moved to Mumbai to focus on her modeling career. She joined a modeling agency and learned from style expert Prasad Bidapa. In 2007, she walked the runway for the first time at Lakme Fashion Week. She later said that smiling for the camera was hard because models often needed a serious look. While modeling, Anushka also joined an acting school and started trying out for film roles.

Acting Career

Early Success (2008–2013)

Anushka Sharma started her acting journey in Aditya Chopra's romantic film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008). She starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan. She played Tani Sahni, a young bride. The film was a big hit and was the second-highest-grossing Hindi film that year. Anushka was nominated for awards for Best Actress and Best Female Debut.

Two years later, in 2010, Anushka starred in the comedy Badmaash Company. This film was about four friends who start a scam business. It was a moderate success.

Sharma with co-star Ranveer Singh at the DVD launch of Band Baaja Baaraat in 2010

Later in 2010, Anushka starred in Band Baaja Baaraat. This romantic comedy was directed by Maneesh Sharma. She played Shruti Kakkar, an ambitious girl who starts a wedding planning business. To prepare, Anushka learned to speak in a Punjabi accent. Many people doubted the film would do well, but it became a surprise hit. Critics praised Anushka's performance, calling it her best work at that time. She received another nomination for Best Actress.

In 2011, Anushka appeared in Patiala House. She played the love interest of Akshay Kumar's character. Critics liked her energetic performance. The same year, she worked again with Ranveer Singh in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. She played a salesgirl who falls in love with a conman. The film was a moderate success.

In 2012, Anushka had a supporting role in Yash Chopra's last film, Jab Tak Hai Jaan. She starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. She played Akira Rai, a reporter who wants to make documentaries. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for this role. Jab Tak Hai Jaan was one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2012.

Anushka's next film was Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013). It was a political comedy set in a village. She played Bijlee Mandola, a strong-willed girl. The film received mixed reviews and did not do very well at the box office.

Big Hits and Becoming a Producer (2014–2016)

In 2014, Anushka played a TV journalist in Rajkumar Hirani's film PK. She became friends with an alien, played by Aamir Khan. Critics praised her for holding her own against Khan. PK became the highest-grossing Bollywood film worldwide. Anushka received many awards nominations for her role. She was also the highest-grossing Hindi film actress that year.

Anushka started her own production company, Clean Slate Filmz, in 2013. Her first film as a producer was the thriller NH10 (2015), in which she also played the main role. The film is about a married couple whose lives are in danger after meeting criminals. Anushka trained for three months to build her strength for the role. Critics praised her performance, saying she moved from being vulnerable to fearless. The film was also a box office success.

Sharma at an event for NH10 in 2015, which marked her production debut

In 2015, Anushka played a jazz singer in the film Bombay Velvet. She watched old films to prepare for her role. The film did not do well financially. In the same year, Anushka played a dancer in Dil Dhadakne Do, a comedy-drama about a family on a cruise. She starred opposite Ranveer Singh. Their chemistry in the film was praised. Her roles in NH10 and Dil Dhadakne Do earned her more Filmfare Award nominations.

Anushka worked with Yash Raj Films again in Sultan (2016). This was a romantic sports drama. She played Aarfa Hussain, a wrestler who inspires the main character, played by Salman Khan. Anushka trained for six weeks in wrestling and learned the Haryanvi language. Critics liked her important role in the film. Sultan became one of the biggest Indian films ever, earning a lot of money worldwide.

Later in 2016, Anushka had another big success with Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. She played Alizeh Khan, a free-spirited girl. She starred alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai. Critics praised her performance and her chemistry with Ranbir Kapoor. The film earned a lot of money worldwide. With two successful films in 2016, Anushka was ranked as the most successful Bollywood actress of the year.

Recent Work and Production Focus (2017–2022)

Sharma promoting Jab Harry Met Sejal in 2017

In 2017, Anushka starred in and produced the fantasy comedy Phillauri. She played a friendly ghost. She also sang a song in the film. She then worked with Shah Rukh Khan for the third time in Jab Harry Met Sejal. She played a tourist who falls in love with her tour guide. While critics liked her comedic timing, these two films did not do well at the box office.

Anushka's first film in 2018 was the horror film Pari, which she also produced. She played Rukhsana, a young woman living in the wilderness. Critics praised her performance. The film earned good money. Anushka then played a biographer in Sanju, a film about the actor Sanjay Dutt. This film also starred Ranbir Kapoor. Sanju became another one of her films to earn a lot of money worldwide.

In the same year, Anushka worked with Yash Raj Films again in Sui Dhaaga. This comedy-drama starred Varun Dhawan. They played a poor couple who start their own small clothing business. Critics liked the chemistry between them. The film was a box office success. Anushka's last film of 2018 was Zero. She played a NASA scientist with cerebral palsy. She met with experts to prepare for this role. However, the film was not a commercial success.

In 2020, Anushka was an executive producer for her company's crime thriller series Paatal Lok, released on Amazon Prime Video. She also produced the horror film Bulbbul for Netflix. Many of her company's projects focused on themes of feminism and the paranormal. In 2022, Anushka announced that she would step away from her producing duties for Clean Slate Filmz. Her brother became the sole owner. After this, Anushka appeared as an actress in her co-production Qala (2022) in a special appearance. She also filmed a role as cricketer Jhulan Goswami in the biopic Chakda 'Xpress.

Personal Life

Anushka Sharma became a vegetarian in 2015. The Times of India has called her one of "Bollywood's hottest vegetarian celebrities". She has also been named "The Person of the Year" by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) many times. She practices Transcendental Meditation. Anushka has also faced some health challenges.

Sharma with her husband Virat Kohli, pictured in 2017

Anushka is a practicing Hindu. She and her family follow the Anant Dham Atmabodh Ashram in Haridwar. Maharaj Anant Baba, who is her family's spiritual teacher, leads the ashram. Anushka often visits the ashram.

Anushka's romantic relationship with cricketer Virat Kohli received a lot of media attention in India. She was initially private about it. The couple got married in Italy on December 11, 2017. They welcomed their daughter on January 11, 2021, and their son on February 15, 2024.

In June 2022, Anushka Sharma publicly spoke out against a media group for sharing a photo of her daughter taken on vacation without her permission. Anushka is very private about her family life and has asked the media not to share pictures of her children. In 2023, Anushka and Virat Kohli announced their new charity project called "SEVVA".

Off-Screen Work

In September 2013, Anushka participated in a fashion show held to honor the late filmmaker Yash Chopra. She also performed at the opening ceremony of the 2015 Indian Premier League in Kolkata.

Besides acting, Anushka supports many charities and causes. She walked the ramp to support Shabana Azmi's Mijwan Welfare Society, which helps empower women. In 2013, she promised to support the education of young girls in India. She also appeared in a commercial to raise awareness about the 'Right to Education' for children. In December 2014, Anushka auctioned her leather jacket from Jab Tak Hai Jaan to help flood victims in Kashmir and Assam. She also helped collect donations for the victims of the April 2015 Nepal earthquake. She supports the annual Mumbai Film Festival and donated money to it in 2015.

Anushka has also spoken about the difference in pay between actresses and actors in the film industry. In 2016, she supported India's first transgender band, the 6-Pack Band, by providing a voice-over in their first song.

Anushka has also spoken up for animal rights on social media. In April 2014, she asked for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in Mumbai. In June 2015, she spoke against the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China. In October 2015, she started 'Pawsitivity', a campaign to make people aware of how pollution affects animals. In October 2017, Anushka launched her own clothing line called Nush.

Filmography

Films

Television

Music video

Awards and Nominations

Anushka Sharma has received many nominations for the Filmfare Awards. These include:

• Best Female Debut for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
• Best Actress for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), NH10 (2015), and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
• Best Actress Critics for Sui Dhaaga (2018)
• Best Supporting Actress for Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) and Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)

She won one of these awards: Best Supporting Actress for Jab Tak Hai Jaan.

See also

In Spanish: Anushka Sharma para niños