Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma is a powerhouse Indian actress and producer who has been dominating the Hindi film scene for over a decade. Born on May 1, 1988, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, this talented starlet has garnered numerous accolades, including a Filmfare Award and three IIFA Awards. With a string of blockbuster hits under her belt, Sharma has solidified her position as one of the leading ladies of Bollywood. From her early days as a model, including a standout debut at the Lakme Fashion Week in 2007, to her meteoric rise to fame with Shah Rukh Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Sharma's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. With critically acclaimed performances in films like NH10, Dil Dhadakne Do, and Sultan, Sharma has proven her range and versatility as an actress. A devoted wife to cricketer Virat Kohli and mother of two, Sharma is also a passionate advocate for social causes, including gender equality and animal rights. As a producer, she has co-founded Clean Slate Filmz, producing hits like Paatal Lok and Bulbbul. With her undeniable charm and talent, Anushka Sharma continues to captivate audiences and inspire a new generation of fans. In 2011, Sharma made her big-screen debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Yash Chopra's "Jab Tak Hai Jaan," marking her fifth collaboration with Yash Raj Films and her third collaboration with Khan. Her character, Akira Nanda, was a science teacher who falls in love with Khan's character despite being married to another man. The film won the National Film Award for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actress for Khan. In a year marked by blockbuster hits and bold new roles, Alia Bhatt cemented her status as Bollywood's leading lady. With a scorching performance in Rajkumar Hirani's PK, she stole the show alongside Aamir Khan as a feisty poetry-loving journalist, earning her a nomination for the IIFA Award for Best Actress. The film's massive success - a whopping ₹ 7 billion worldwide - solidified her position as the highest-grossing Hindi film actress of the year. But Bhatt's talents extend far beyond acting; she also launched her production company, Clean Slate Filmz, which debuted with the critically acclaimed thriller NH10 in 2015. Bhatt took on the lead role in this taut and riveting thriller, showcasing her versatility and range. Her performance earned her a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress, and the film itself became a box office success. She also made her mark in Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet, playing the role of a jazz singer with raw emotion and conviction. With a string of hit films in 2016, including Sultan and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Bhatt proved herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Her performances in NH10 and Dil Dhadakne Do earned her two Filmfare Award nominations, and she was named the most successful Bollywood actress of the year by Bollywood Hungama. With her impressive range, dedication to her craft, and unwavering commitment to her passions, Alia Bhatt is undoubtedly one of the most exciting talents in Bollywood today. Anushka Sharma's 2017 fantasy comedy Phillauri marked a creative pivot, as she played a friendly ghost reunited with her lover, a role that allowed her to showcase her comedic chops. This was followed by Imtiaz Ali's Jab Harry Met Sejal, where she co-starred with Shah Rukh Khan as a Gujrati tourist navigating love in Europe. While Uday Bhatia praised her ability to pull off straight-faced comedy, he criticized her pairing with the 22-year-her-senior Khan. Both films underperformed at the box office. Her first 2018 release was Pari, a horror film that she produced and starred in, where she played a battered young woman rescued by a benevolent man. Although the film received mixed reviews, Sukanya Verma commended her performance, calling her "game for everything." The film raked in ₹400 million worldwide. Later in 2018, Sharma played a biographer documenting Sanjay Dutt's life in Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju, starring Ranbir Kapoor as the troubled actor. While the ensemble was praised, she received criticism for her performance, which was described as "strange" and "clumsy." Despite this, Sanju became her third film to surpass ₹5 billion at the box office. In the same year, she starred alongside Varun Dhawan in Yash Raj Films' comedy-drama Sui Dhaaga, about a young couple's clothing business. Her performance earned her a Filmfare Critics Award nomination and the film was a commercial success. Sharma reunited with Khan in Zero, a drama about a dwarf's romantic struggles, where she played a NASA scientist with cerebral palsy. Her portrayal of the condition was met with mixed reviews, with some finding it inconsistent and clumsy. In 2020, she produced her company's crime thriller series Paatal Lok for Amazon Prime and the horror film Bulbbul for Netflix. Her company's projects often explored feminist themes, and critics praised her courageous choices as a producer. In 2022, Sharma passed on producing duties for her banner Clean Slate Filmz, turning over the reins to her brother. She appeared as an actress in her production Qala, receiving praise for her brief but lovely cameo. The same year saw her starring as cricketer Jhulan Goswami in the biopic Chakda 'Xpress, although it remains unreleased. From catwalks to campaigns, Anushka Sharma has always been one to speak her mind and take bold action. She strutted her stuff on the ramp in memory of Yash Chopra in 2013, and later joined forces with Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan for the 2015 IPL opening ceremony. Off-screen, Sharma is a vocal advocate for women's empowerment and education, having supported Shabana Azmi's Mijwan Welfare Society and participated in NDTV's "Our Girls, Our Pride" fundraiser. In 2014, she auctioned off her Jab Tak Hai Jaan leather jacket to raise funds for Kashmir and Assam's flood-affected regions. This fearless spirit has also led her to front a campaign for the victims of the 2015 Nepal earthquake and donate to the Mumbai Film Festival. When it comes to her passions, Sharma isn't afraid to stand out, whether it's speaking up for animal rights, launching her own clothing line Nush in 2017, or making headlines for bike rides without a helmet. Sharma’s trophy case gleams with eight Filmfare nods, launching with a Best Female Debut shout‑out for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) and soaring into Best Actress contention for the same film, then striking again with Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), the gritty thriller NH10 (2015) and the romantic anthem Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). Critics crowned her performance in Sui Dhaaga (2018) with a Best Actress Critics nomination, while her supporting chops earned nods for Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) and Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) – and it was the 2012 role in Jab Tak Hai Jaan that clinched her first Filmfare victory, taking home Best Supporting Actress.