Welcome back

Anushka Sharma

Born
May 1, 1988age 38
height
5'6" (or 167 cm)
body type
Slim
nationality
Indian

Career

Active 2007 – present

Biography

About Anushka Sharma

Edited by the community

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.

Record

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

Extra

Instagram Followers
68.7m (as of April 2026)

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate this profile

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

Help improve this profile

Spot something wrong or missing? Fix a detail, add a link, or share a fact. Every submission is reviewed before it goes live.

Are you Anushka Sharma?