One of the young vibrant faces of Bollywood, Anushka Sharma is a model-turned-actress and the most sought-after actress in the industry. She is amongst the highest-paid and the most prominent actresses in Bollywood. In addition, she is also a high-profile celebrity endorser who has several lucrative endorsement deals in her kitty. The animal-loving person also supports various charities, and no wonder, why she is Virat Kohli’s love interest. Her acting credits include Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), and Sui Dhaaga (2018). As of 2024, Anushka Sharma has a net worth of $30 million. So, who is Anushka Sharma? Here’s everything we know about the highest-paid actress in Bollywood.
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Anushka Sharma Biography
Anushka Sharma was born on the 1st of May 1988 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is currently 36 years old.
| Birth Name | Anushka Sharma |
| Nickname | Anu, Nushie |
| Date of Birth | May 1, 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Age | 36 years old |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Film Producer |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Indian/Asian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Virat Kohli |
| Children | 2 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Family
- Father – Col. Ajay Kumar Sharma (Army Officer)
- Mother – Ashima Sharma (Homemaker)
- Siblings – Karnesh Sharma (Older Brother)
Education
Growing up in Bangalore, Sharma attended Army School in Bangalore and graduated with a degree in arts from Mount Camel College.
She aspired to a career in modeling and joined the Elite Model Management. Style Consultant Prasad Bidapa groomed her. During her modeling career, she took acting courses and subsequently landed film offers.
Anushka Sharma Married Life
Anushka Sharma and Indian cricketer Virat Kohli first met during the shooting of an ad film and love blossomed between the two. They have been dating since 2013. In early 2016, there were reports that the couple broke off, but they reconciled a while later and since then, they have been together. The couple married on 11 December 2017 in a private ceremony in Florence, Italy. The couple welcomed their first child, a girl, Vamika, on 11 January 2021. Their boy, Akaay was born on 15 February 2024.
Ranveer Singh – Anushka briefly dated Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh in 2010. They both met on the sets of Band Baaja Baaraat, a 2010 film.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 6 inches Centimeters – 168 cm Meters – 1.68 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 57 kg Pounds – 126 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 34-24-35 |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
| Dress Size | 2 (US) / 34 (EU) |
Career Overview
Modeling Debut
In 2007, Sharma made her runway debut at the Lakme Fashion Week for designer Wendell Rodricks’s Les Vamps Show and was picked to be his finale model at the Spring Summer 2007 Collection.
Film Debut
Anushka Sharma made her acting debut with the 2008 Bollywood romantic comedy film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi as Tani Sahni.
Television Debut
She didn’t appear in television series. Though, she has been featured on promotional talk shows.
Famous For
Anushka is famous for her roles in movies like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), Badmaash Company (2010), Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013).
Brand Endorsements
Reliance, TVS Scooty, Gitanjali, Sunsilk
Anushka Sharma Net Worth
Anushka has an estimated net worth of $30 million as of 2024. She charges a hefty amount per film, making her one of the top-paid actresses in Bollywood. Her source of income includes film remuneration, endorsement deals, producing movies, modeling, and personal investments. Anushka was ranked #33 on Forbes’ Celeb 100 list and #33 on the Fame Rank list.
The budding actress lives with her family in a plush 3BHK flat at Panch Vatika apartments on Yari Road. She also bought three luxurious flats worth Rs 10 crore in the popular Badrinath Towers in Mumbai. She is planning to move out there with her family. She also spent a handsome of money decorating the flats.
It’s obvious that Anushka lives a luxurious life which is evident in her cars. And, she is a huge fan of exotic cars. She owns four luxury cars, including a black Range Rover Sport SUV, a black Mercedes, and two luxury cars from brands like Audi and BMW.
Favorite Things
- Food – Butter Chicken, Chilly Cheese Toast
- Actor – Shah Rukh Khan
- Actress – Rani Mukerji
- Movies – Jab We Met, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jeyenge, The Shawshank Redemption, Life is Beautiful, Fish Tank
- Color – Black, White
- Perfume – Ralph Lauren Blue
Anushka Sharma Facts
After graduation, she moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in modeling. She has walked the runway for many famous designers and fashion houses.
She has an elder brother, Karnesh Sharma with whom she launched a production company called Clean Slate Films.
Anushka intended to become a renowned model, but her career took a swift turn when she was auditioned for a role in the film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008).
Even though she is a non-vegetarian lover, she turned vegetarian in 2015. She was named “hottest vegetarian of 2015” by PETA.
Sharma has won many awards throughout her acting career like the Zee Cine Awards, Lions Golds Awards, IIFA, Stardust Awards, and Filmfare awards, among many others.
In 2014, She took facial plastic surgery to enhance her looks.
In 2015, she was featured on The Huffington Post’s list of “100 most influential women on Twitter, She also appeared on Verve magazine’s “Best Dressed 2015” list.
In October 2015, Anushka Sharma launched ‘Pawsitivity’, a campaign aimed at sensitizing people about the adverse effects of noise, air, water, and soil pollution on animals.
In October 2017, she launched her own clothing line called Nush in partnership with Myntra.
In 2018, Sharma was included in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list as well as in Fortune India’s “50 Most Powerful Women in Business”.
In 2019, she was named one of Fortune India’s “50 Most Powerful Women in Business”.
In 2023, Anushka and Virat went to Rishikesh to visit the samadhi of Swami Dayananda Saraswati at the Swami Dayananda Ashram and they also went to the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, where the main deity is Lord Shiva.
Anushka plays the titular role in the Netflix movie Chakda ‘Xpress, a biopic of Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami.