The Actress Who Redefined Stardom Anushka Sharmas Journey Through Cinema and Beyond

Full Name: Anushka Sharma

Date of Birth: May 1, 1988

Anushka Sharma Age: 37 years

Age Generation: Millennial

Place of Birth: Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Nationality: Indian

Ethnicity: Uttar Pradesh and Garhwali backgrounds

Marital Status: Married

Occupation:

• Actress
• Producer
• Entrepreneur

Religion: Hindu

Resident Off: Mumbai

Ruling Planet: Venus

Chinese Zodiac: Dragon

Sexuality: Straight

Nick Names: Nush

Family

Father Name: Colonel Ajay Kumar Sharma

Mother Name: Ashima Sharma

Brother Name: Karnesh Sharma

Anushka Sharma Husband: Virat Kohli

Daughter Name: Vamika Kohli

Son Name: Akaay Kohli

Anushka Sharma Boyfriend: Zoheb Yusuf

Pet Name: Dogs, Lulu and Dude

Physical Traits

Height in Centimeters: 175 centimeters

Height in Feet: 5 feet 9 inches

Weight in Kilograms: 55 kilograms

Weight in Pounds: 121 pounds

Bodytype: Hourglass

Bra Size: 34B

Build: Slim and athletic

Cup size: B cup

Shoe Size: 8 US

Distinctive Features: Hazel eyes

Dress Size: 2 US

Body Measurements: 35-24-34 inches

Eye Color: Hazel brown

Hair Color: Dark brown

Education Acting Training

• Attended St. Mary’s School in Margherita during periods of childhood army postings
• Completed schooling at Army School, Bangalore; moved often due to father’s postings
• Graduated from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, with a degree in arts
• Modelled for Wendell Rodricks in 2007, and began the modeling-to-acting transition

Anushka Sharma Movies

• Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi 2008
• Badmaash Company 2010
• Band Baaja Baaraat 2010
• Patiala House 2011
• Ladies vs Ricky Bahl 2011
• Jab Tak Hai Jaan 2012
• Bombay Velvet 2015
• NH10 2015
• Dil Dhadakne Do 2015
• PK 2014
• Sultan 2016
• Ae Dil Hai Mushkil 2016
• Phillauri 2017
• Jab Harry Met Sejal 2017
• Pari 2018
• Sanju 2018
• Sui Dhaaga 2018
• Zero 2018
• Chakda Xpress upcoming 2025

Anushka Sharma TV Shows & OTT

• Paatal Lok 2020, a gritty crime thriller series, as producer
• Bulbbul 2020, a supernatural feminist folklore tale produced by
• Mai upcoming, producer, middle-aged housewife drama series

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Filmfare Best Supporting Actress for Jab Tak Hai Jaan 2013
• IIFA Best Actress Critics for Band Baaja Baaraat 2011
• Star Guild Best Actress in Drama for NH10 2016
• Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for Pari 2018
• For multiple years, Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 has recognized individuals for their influence
• Featured in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 for impact

Hobbies and Interests

• Practices yoga
• Animal Welfare
• Travelling
• Reading, art, and meditation

Business Ventures

• Co-founded Clean Slate Filmz production house in 2013
• Launched Nush clothing line for casual, feel-good fashion in 2017
• Invested in Slurrp Farm organic kids snacks as an ambassador
• Backed Blue Tribe plant-based meat with Virat Kohli
• Endorsed Nivea, Pantene, Bru, and Elle 18 cosmetics
• Supported Digit Insurance and the MyGlamm beauty brand
• Invested in startups like Go Digit for innovative finance

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Launched the Pawsitivity campaign against pollution harming animals in 2015
• Condemned the Yulin Dog Meat Festival, petitioned for change
• Co-founded SeVVA non-profit with Virat for social good in 2023

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• Auditioned for 3 Idiots but missed the iconic role
• Turned vegetarian in 2015, won the PETA Hottest Vegetarian award
• Only actress directed by both Yash and Aditya Chopra
• Proud army brat, values discipline from father’s influence
• Obsessed with hair masks and conditioners for self-care

Controversies

• Blamed by fans for Virat Kohli’s poor World Cup form in 2015
• Speculation over lip surgery after a swollen appearance on the show
• Public feud with Times Group over unauthorized photo of daughter, 2022
• Fined for riding a bike without a helmet in Mumbai streets

Anushka Sharma Net worth

• INR 255 crore in 2025