Anushka Sharma is a Bollywood actress. She was born on 1 May 1988 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. Anushka grew up in Bangalore. She completed her schooling from Army School, Bengaluru. She earned an Arts degree from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru. 

Her father, Ajay Kumar Sharma is a retired Army officer. Her mother, Ashima Sharma is a homemaker. She has a younger brother, Karnesh Sharma, who works in Merchant Navy. 

Anushka is married to Virat Kohli. They have daughter named Vamika Kohli. 

Anushka’s favourites

Her hobbies include dancing and reading books. 

She likes to eat butter chicken. 

Her favourite actors are Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji. 

Her favourite films are, Jab We Met, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Chak De India, Dil Se, The Shawshank Redemption, Life is Beautiful, In the Mood for Love, and Fish Tank. 

Her favourite perfume is Ralph Lauren’s ‘Blue.’

White, brown, black and blue are her favourite colours. 

Her favourite travelling destination is Goa. 

Interesting facts about Anushka Sharma

Since childhood, Anushka nurtured a dream of becoming a successful model. After completing her education, she moved to Mumbai to pursue a career as a model. She got an opportunity to walk the ramp for Wendell Rodricks at Lakme Fashion Weekend. 

Anushka’s debut

Anushka Sharma made her Bollywood debut with the 2008 film ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ opposite the superstar, Shah Rukh Khan. The film proved to be a major hit and Anushka received much love from the audience for her debut performance. 

In the year 2012, Anushka was honoured with the Filmfare Award for her supporting role in Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan.’

The leather jacket that Anushka wore in ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ was auctioned on eBay to raise funds for the flood-affected areas of Kashmir and Assam.

Anushka’s marriage

Anushka met Virat Kohli for the first time during the shooting of a shampoo commercial. Then, the two started dating each other and made their relationship public. 

On 11 December 2017, Anushka got married with Virat Kohli in Italy. 

The couple welcomed their first daughter, Vamika, on 11 January 2021. 

Anushka’s filmography

Anushka Sharma’s popular films are, Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011), NH 10 (2015), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Sui Dhaaga (2018), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), PK (2014), Sultan (2016), Jab Harry Met Dejal (2017), and Pari (2018).

Anushka's production house

Anushka Sharma established a production and distribution company ‘Clean Slate Filmz’ in collaboration with her brother, Karnesh. 

Movies that Anushka has produced are, NH 10 (2015), Phillauri (2017), Pari (2018), Bulbbul (2020), Qala (2022), and Chakda ‘Xpress (2023).

Anushka’s upcoming film as an actor and producer is ‘Chakda Xpress.’ It will be released on Netflix on 16 December 2023.