Anushka Sharma is an Indian film actress, producer and model. She has established a career in Hindi films, and is one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in India. She is the recipient of several awards including a Filmfare Award from seven nominations.
Anushka Sharma is a famous Hindi film actress and film producer. She is a well-known name in the Hindi film industry. Anushka, who started her career with modeling in the early days, was signed for three films simultaneously by Yash Raj banner during the same time and from here her career started on the right track. She has also been awarded the Filmfare Award for the film ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan‘ as a supporting actress.
Anushka Sharma was born on 1 May 1988 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Kumar Sharma and Ashima Sharma. Anushka’s father is a Colonel (retired) and her mother is a housewife. Anushka’s elder brother Karnesh Sharma was serving in the Merchant Navy and is now a film producer.
Anushka Sharma completed her schooling from Army School, Bangalore and got her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. Anushka Sharma is a Master of Arts in Economics.
Anushka Sharma wanted to become a model or a journalist, not an actress. Anushka moved to Mumbai after completing her graduation and joined Elite Model Management, and was trained by style consultant Prasad Bidapa.
In 2017, Anushka made her modeling debut for designer Wendell Rodricks’ Les Vamps show at Lakme Fashion Week and was selected as the final model in the Spring Summer 2007 collection. Since her modeling debut at Lakme Fashion Week, Anushka has done campaigns for many brands such as Silk & Shine, Whisper, Nathella Jewellery and Fiat Palio, etc. Anushka Sharma joined an acting school along with her modeling career and started auditioning for films.
Anushka married Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli in the year 2017. And both are often seen together in cricket matches.
On 11 January 2021, Anushka and Virat had a daughter named Vamika. And now on 20 February 2024, Anushka has given birth to a son. The couple announced the news on their Instagram account, with a picture of their son and his name, Akay written on it.