Anushka Sharma Biography, Family, Love, and Career
Shweta Pandey
Anushka Sharma is a popular Indian actress, producer, and model. In this article, we have shared Anushka Sharma’s Biography. She was born on May 1, 1988, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her father was an army officer, and her mother is a homemaker. She grew up in various parts of the country due to her father’s job and completed her schooling at various Army schools. She started her career as a model and made her acting debut in the 2008 film “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film was a commercial success, and Sharma’s performance was well-received by critics and audiences alike. She went on to act in several successful films such as “Band Baaja Baaraat,” “PK,” “Sultan,” “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil,” “NH10,” and “Zero.”
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Anushka Sharma Biography
Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)
Anu, Nushie
Profession(s)
Actress, Producer
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)
in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in feet inches- 5′ 9″
Weight (approx.)
in kilograms– 55 kg in pounds– 121 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)
34-26-34
Eye Colour
Hazel Brown
Hair Colour
Black
Personal Life
Date of Birth
1 May 1988
Age (as of 2022)
34 Years
Birthplace
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Nationality
Indian
Hometown
She basically belongs to Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh but she grew up in Bengaluru and now she is settled in Mumbai.
School
Army School, Bengaluru
College/University
Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
Educational Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Masters in Economics (Correspondence)
Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actress Award for Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2013)
International Indian Film Academy Awards • Best Actress Award for Band Baaja Baaraat (2011) • Best Supporting Actress Award for Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2013)
Controversies
• When she paid tribute to the late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on Twitter, she mistakenly misspelled his name as “ABJ Kalam Azad.” After receiving criticism on Twitter for the error, she deleted the tweet and shared another one. However, the second tweet also contained an incorrect spelling, as she wrote “APJ Kalam Azad.” It wasn’t until her third attempt that she tweeted his name correctly as “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.””. • In the early months of 2016, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli experienced a rough patch in their relationship. According to reports, the cause was Virat’s substantial investment in Anushka’s film Bombay Velvet, which unfortunately failed to perform at the box office. When Virat inquired about the loss of money, Anushka felt upset. In response, Virat proceeded to unfollow her on Twitter and Instagram. However, they eventually reconciled a few months later.
Boys, Affairs, and More
Marital Status
Married
Affairs/Boyfriends
Zoheb Yusuf Ranveer Singh (Actor) Virat Kohli (Indian Cricketer)
Marriage Date
11 December 2017
Family
Husband/Spouse
Virat Kohli
Children
On 11 January 2021, Anushka and her husband, Virat, blessed with a baby girl.
Bollywood: Jab We Met, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Chak De! India and Dil Se Hollywood: The Shawshank Redemption, Life Is Beautiful, In the Mood for Love, Fish Tank
Colour(s)
White, Grey, Black, Navy blue
Perfume
Ralph Lauren Blue
Travel Destination(s)
The Himalayas, Goa
Style Quotient
Car Collection
Range Rover SUV
Expensive Things/Valuables
She has a collection of luxury watches including Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (priced at Rs 38 lakhs).
Money Factor
Assets/Properties
An eight-acre land at Alibaug, a coastal town situated in the south of Mumbai – Reportedly, Virat and Anushka jointly bought the property in two separate deals, and it cost around Rs 19 crores.
Salary (approx.)
Rs. 8 Crore/Film (as of 2018)
Net Worth (approx.)
$9 Million
Here are some lesser-known facts about Anushka Sharma in points:
Anushka was born in Ayodhya but raised in Bangalore, where she completed her education.
Before making her acting debut, Anushka worked as a model and even appeared in various ad campaigns.
Anushka is a vegetarian and has been named as PETA’s Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity several times.
She is also a skilled dancer and trained in Kathak for several years.
Anushka is known for her love of books and is an avid reader.
In 2014, Anushka was appointed as the goodwill ambassador for the cleanliness campaign, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.
Anushka is a co-founder of Clean Slate Films, a production company she launched with her brother, which has produced several successful films.
She is married to Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and the two have a daughter together.
Anushka is also a philanthropist and supports various causes such as animal rights, education, and health care.
She has won several awards for her acting, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in “Jab Tak Hai Jaan.”
