Anushka Sharma
Career
Active 2007 – present
Biography
About Anushka Sharma
Indian actress and former producer Anushka Sharma first gained attention as a model before making her film debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2008 hit Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Born in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, and raised in Bangalore, she moved to Mumbai to pursue modeling full time. Her early career included a standout role in Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) and a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012).
Sharma earned critical praise for playing determined women in NH10 (2015), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), and Sui Dhaaga (2018). She also starred in major commercial successes like Sultan (2016), PK (2014), and Sanju (2018). After a hiatus, she returned to acting. As a producer, she co-founded Clean Slate Filmz and produced films and web series, including NH10 and Paatal Lok (2020).
She has been named one of Forbes India's Celebrity 100 since 2012 and appeared on Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list in 2018. Sharma is married to cricketer Virat Kohli, and the couple has a daughter. She supports causes related to gender equality and animal rights. Her Instagram following has reached 68.7 million.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2007-present (started around 19 years old; 19 years active)
- Birthplace
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–28–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.80
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 68.7m (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
What did Anushka Sharma do before acting?
She started as a model, with her first assignment for designer Wendell Rodricks in 2007, before moving to Mumbai for a full-time modeling career.
How did Anushka Sharma transition from acting to producing?
She co-founded the production company Clean Slate Filmz, under which she produced films and web series, including NH10 and Paatal Lok, while continuing her acting career.
What recognition has Anushka Sharma received outside of film awards?
She has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 since 2012 and was included in Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list in 2018, highlighting her influence in entertainment.
Did you know
- Her first modeling assignment was for fashion designer Wendell Rodricks in 2007.
- She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012).
- She co-founded the production company Clean Slate Filmz, producing NH10 and Paatal Lok.
- Her debut film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi was a top-grossing romantic film.
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