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Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma is an Indian film actress, model and film producer, and the girlfriend of Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli. She made her Bollywood debut in 2008 opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the movie Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, for which she received her first Filmfare Award nomination under the category of Best Actress and Best Female Debut. Anushka Sharma will now be seen opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the film Jab Harry Met Sejal, releasing on August 4. Anushka Sharma was born on 1 May, 1988, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Colonel Ajay Kumar Sharma and Ashima Sharma. She has an elder brother, Karnesh Sharma, who is in the Merchant Navy and is a co-owner in her film production company Clean Slate Films. Anushka Sharma was raised in Bangalore and did her schooling in the Army School. She has a degree in Arts from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. In 2014, Anushka Sharma enrolled for a Master of Economics degree through correspondence. Watch song Radha from Jab Harry Met Sejal:

She is a very popular actress in India and is also the ambassador of many brands and has an active presence on social media. As a youngster, Anushka Sharma wanted to pursue a career in modeling or journalism. She began her modelling career in Mumbai at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) after enrolling herself at Elite Model Management. At LFW, Anushka Sharma was a model for Wendell Rodrickss Les Vamps Show and then she was picked at the Spring Summer 2007 Collection as Rodricks' grand finale model. Anushka Sharma then started her acting career and made her debut in Aditya Chopras' Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi movie in 2008 and was cast opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Her role was of Tani Sahni who is a young bride to a middle-aged man. The film received positive reviews and became a commercial success and it emerged as the second highest grossing Hindi film of the year 2008. Anushka Sharma had a three movie contract with Yash Raj Films.

Her second movie released two years later and Sharma played the leading lady in crime-comedy Badmaash Company. Sharma completed her three movie contract with Yash Raj after starring in Band Baaja Baaraat in 2010. Her role was of Shruti Kakkar, an ambitious middle class Punjabi girl who has her own wedding planning business. The critics praised Anushka Sharmas role in the movie was a moderate box office success. In 2011, she then did her first movie outside the Yash Raj banner and starred opposite Akshay Kumar in Nikhil Advanis Patiala House. The same year she signed another fil in the Yash Raj Banner with her Band Bajaa Baraat starrer Ranveer Singh for the movie Ladies vs Ricky Bahl.

In 2012 she played a supporting actress role in Yash Rajs Jab Tak Hai Jaan starring Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. This marked her fifth movie with Yash Raj banner and second with Shah Rukh Khan. Her role in the movie was praised by the critics and she won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie. She played one of the biggest roles of her career in 2014 in the Rajkumar Hiranis religious satire PK with Aamir Khan who plays the role of an alien. She portrayed the role of Jagat Janani who is a television journalist and befriends an alien. The film gained critical acclaims and emerged as the highest grossing Bollywood film with world-wide revenue of US$100 million. Anushka Sharma then took a new professional step in 2014 after she launched her own production company with her brother and the production company was named Clean Slate Films.

The first release of her production company was Navdeep Singhs thriller NH10 in the year 2015. Anushka herself played the lead role in the movie and received critical acclaims for her role. The film also emerged as a box office success. She then played the lead role in Anurag Kashyaps Bombay Velvet co-starring with Ranbir Kapoor and Karan Johar. Her role was of a jazz singer Rosie Noronha. However, the film wasnt successful at the box office and the movie failed in recovering its 1.2 bilion rupees investment. In the same year she featured in Zoya Akhtars Dil Dhadakne Do starring with Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar. She was nominated in the Filmfare Awards for Best Actress in NH10 and Best Supporting Actress in Dil Dhadakne Do.

In 2016, she re-united with Yash Raj Films and played the role of Aarfa Hussain in the movie Sultan co starring Salman Khan. She played the role of a wrestler from Haryana. The movie had a tremendous support in the box office and it earned US$ 74 million worldwide. The movie ranks among Indian cinema's biggest earners.

In October 2016, Anushka Sharma was seen in Karan Johar's romantic drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil opposite Ranbir Kapoor and costarring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. In 2017, Anushka Sharma was seen in her own production, a romantic comedy entitled Phillauri alongside Diljit Dosanjh and Suraj Sharma. Her next release is Jab Harry Met Sejal on August 4. The film is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and directed by Imtiaz Ali.

Anushka Sharma has been in a relationship with cricketer Virat Kohli for a few years now and the pair has recently begun to open up a bit about their love for each other.

Anushka Sharma is a practicing vegetarian since 2015. She has confessed to being a victim of anxiety disorder. She also supports multiple causes and charities and has been an active gender equality and animal rights supporter.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Rishikesh Ahead Of India's Test Series Against Australia
India.com Sports Desk | January 30, 2023 11:02 PM IST
Virat Kohli will play a crucial role for India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy that starts on
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Rishikesh Ahead Of India's Test Series Against Australia
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Anushka Sharma Lauds Virat Kohli on His 166 Unbeaten Knock Against Sri Lanka
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Anushka Sharma was all praise for her husband Virat Kohli on his 166 unbeaten knock against Sri
Anushka Sharma Lauds Virat Kohli on His 166 Unbeaten Knock Against Sri Lanka
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Virat Kohli Goes Shirtless While Lunching With Anushka Sharma; Fans Cannot Keep Calm | VIRAL PIC
India.com Sports Desk | January 14, 2023 1:05 PM IST
Ind vs SL: Surely, Kohli is making the most of his off days amid a busy cricketing calendar.
Virat Kohli Goes Shirtless While Lunching With Anushka Sharma; Fans Cannot Keep Calm | VIRAL PIC
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Virat Kohli Shares Adorable Post On Daughter Vamika's Second Birthday; Check Instagram Post
India.com Sports Desk | January 11, 2023 4:27 PM IST
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's daughter Vamika turned two on Wednesday. Both Virat and Anushka
Virat Kohli Shares Adorable Post On Daughter Vamika's Second Birthday; Check Instagram Post
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Anushka Sharma's Insta Story in All Hearts as Virat Kohli Hits 73rd International Hundred Against Sri Lanka
India.com Sports Desk | January 10, 2023 6:45 PM IST
As Kohli reached yet another milestone, wife and Bollywood star Anushka Sharma was in all hearts
Anushka Sharma's Insta Story in All Hearts as Virat Kohli Hits 73rd International Hundred Against Sri Lanka
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Virat Kohli Shares Adorable Beach Picture With Wife Anushka Sharma and Daughter Vamika On Instagram
India.com Sports Desk | January 9, 2023 5:59 PM IST
'Rabba bakshiyan tu enniyan meherbaniyan, hor terto kuch ni mangda, bas tera shukar ada kardan'-
Virat Kohli Shares Adorable Beach Picture With Wife Anushka Sharma and Daughter Vamika On Instagram
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Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli's Video From Vrindavan Aashram Goes Viral, Don't Miss Little Vamika - WATCH
India.com Entertainment Desk | January 6, 2023 8:44 AM IST
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli visited a famous Aashram in Vrindavan as the two began their New
Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli's Video From Vrindavan Aashram Goes Viral, Don't Miss Little Vamika - WATCH
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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Vrindavan Ashram After New Year Celebration in Dubai | SEE Viral Photos
India.com Sports Desk | January 5, 2023 10:08 AM IST
Virat Kohli who is not part of India's T20I squad against Sri Lanka is spending time with his wife
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Vrindavan Ashram After New Year Celebration in Dubai | SEE Viral Photos
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Ashneer Grover Recalls Rejecting Virat Kohli Even When They Offered Anushka Sharma in Packaged Deal: 'Kaunsa Lehenga Pehnane Hain...'
India.com Entertainment Desk | January 4, 2023 10:29 AM IST
Shark Tank India Fame Ashneer Grove Says He Rejected Virat Kohli Despite Being Offered Anushka
Ashneer Grover Recalls Rejecting Virat Kohli Even When They Offered Anushka Sharma in Packaged Deal: 'Kaunsa
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Qala Actress Tripti Dimri Confirms Dating Anushka Sharma's Brother Karnesh?
India.com Entertainment Desk | December 31, 2022 7:49 PM IST
Did Qala actress Tripti Dimri just made her relationship with Anushka Sharma's brother Karnesh
Qala Actress Tripti Dimri Confirms Dating Anushka Sharma's Brother Karnesh?
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Virat Kohli Jets Off To Undisclosed Location For New Year 2023 Celebrations With Wife Anushka Sharma | Watch Video
India.com Sports Desk | December 28, 2022 12:17 PM IST
Virat Kohli could manage just 45 runs in four innings against Bangladesh in the two-match Test
Virat Kohli Jets Off To Undisclosed Location For New Year 2023 Celebrations With Wife Anushka Sharma | Watch
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Celeb Spotted: Anushka Sharma Jets Off To Celebrate New Year With Hubby Virat Kohli, Sweetly Wishes 'Happy Holidays' To Paps - Watch Video
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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are all set to ring into the new year as they were seen flying to an
Celeb Spotted: Anushka Sharma Jets Off To Celebrate New Year With Hubby Virat Kohli, Sweetly Wishes 'Happy Ho
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Anushka Sharma Schools Sports Brand For Using Her Photo Without Her Consent
India.com Entertainment Desk | December 19, 2022 7:07 PM IST
Anushka Sharma recently schooled a sports brand for using her picture without taking prior
Anushka Sharma Schools Sports Brand For Using Her Photo Without Her Consent
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Virat Kohli Shares Heartfelt Tweet On 5-Year Anniversary With Anushka Sharma, See Tweet
India.com Sports Desk | December 11, 2022 2:34 PM IST
Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, shared a heartwarming tweet on his
Virat Kohli Shares Heartfelt Tweet On 5-Year Anniversary With Anushka Sharma, See Tweet
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Shahrukh Khan Spotted In Stylish Black Glasses, Virat and Anushka gives 'couple goals’ As They Twin In White | Watch Video
Video Desk | November 16, 2022 6:11 PM IST
Check out how Shah Rukh Khan and Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma were spotted at the airport together.
Shahrukh Khan Spotted In Stylish Black Glasses, Virat and Anushka gives 'couple goals’ As They Twin In Whit
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Chakda 'Xpress!: Anushka Sharma Begins Shooting The Last Schedule of Her Sports Biopic
India.com Entertainment Desk | November 7, 2022 10:33 PM IST
Chakda 'Xpress!: Anushka Sharma recently began shooting the last schedule of her sports biopic in
Chakda 'Xpress!: Anushka Sharma Begins Shooting The Last Schedule of Her Sports Biopic
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From Alia Bhatt To John Abraham, Take A Look At The Bollywood Celebrities Who Turned Vegan| Watch Video
Video Desk | November 7, 2022 9:00 AM IST
These are some Bollywood celebs who turned into vegans for animal safety. Alia Bhatt to shraddha
From Alia Bhatt To John Abraham, Take A Look At The Bollywood Celebrities Who Turned Vegan| Watch Video
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Shah Rukh Khan Consoles Heartbroken Fan Whose Love Interest Is Marrying Another Man
Tahir Qureshi | November 6, 2022 1:24 PM IST
Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who will soon be seen on the big screen with 'Pathaan', recently
Shah Rukh Khan Consoles Heartbroken Fan Whose Love Interest Is Marrying Another Man
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Virat Kohli Birthday: Anushka Sharma's Romantic Insta Post For KING Goes VIRAL | SEE PICS
India.com Sports Desk | November 5, 2022 10:42 AM IST
Virat Kohli Birthday: Among all the wishes for Kohli, it seems like actress Anushka Sharma has come
Virat Kohli Birthday: Anushka Sharma's Romantic Insta Post For KING Goes VIRAL | SEE PICS
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Anushka Sharma Reacts to Virat Kohli's Hotel Room Leaked Video: 'Celebrity Ho Toh Deal Karna Padega...'
India.com Entertainment Desk | October 31, 2022 12:22 PM IST
Anushka Sharma expressed discontent after her cricketer husband Virat Kohli's hotel room video was
Anushka Sharma Reacts to Virat Kohli's Hotel Room Leaked Video: 'Celebrity Ho Toh Deal Karna Padega...'
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