Anushka Sharma Biography
Occupation | Actress and Producer |
Birthplace | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Age | 36 Years |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Date of Birth | 1 May 1988 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Caste | Brahmin |
Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Anushka Sharma is the diva of the Indian film industry. She is an actress, producer, and model also. She started her career in the Bollywood industry and became a famous and highest-paid actress in India.
- was featured in Forbes Asia 2018 list of 30 under 30.
- Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 continuously since 2012.
- Ranked 21 in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list of 2019.
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Family
Anushka belongs to a nuclear family. Her father is an army officer from Uttar Pradesh. Her mother is a housewife and Garhwali. Her elder brother is a film producer and recently worked at Merchant Navy.
Father | Ajay Kumar Sharma |
Mother | Ashima Sharma |
Brother | Karnesh Sharma |
Daughter | Vamika Kohli |
Son | Akaay Kohli |
Children: Vamika and Akaay
- Vamika: Born January 11, 2021.
- Akaay: Born February 15, 2024.
Education
Anushka Sharma studied at Army School and she has done her graduation in arts from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. After completing her studies, Later she moved to Mumbai to complete her dream and career in modeling.
For the first time, it was not easy to work with senior actors like Shahrukh Khan; Anushka had done it very well. Anushka has given lots of awesome movies to Bollywood; in every role, she has performed well in Pk, Badmash Company, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Patiyala house and so many more. Anushka Sharma has acted with famous actors and directors like Yash Raj Films, Aditya Chopra, Manish Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan, etc. She became a producer at the age of 25; she is the youngest producer in Bollywood. Anushka Sharma was chosen first for Imtiaz Ali’s movie Tamasha, but because of some reason she was rejected and the role went to Dipika Padukone. She also works with a number of charities.
She has also worked for Shabana Azmi’s Mijwan Welfare Society and supports girl education, NGO, and women empowerment. She is felicitated as an ambassador of PM Modi’s Swatch Bharat Abhiyan.
Boyfriend
She is one of the outstanding divas in Bollywood and Virat Kohli is the most popular player in the cricket world. They both met in 2015 during a TV commercial program. After that, they became friends and were seen together in many places. After all ups and downs in their relationship, they both have come out as a strong couple and entered their new journey of life by getting married to each other on 11 December 2017, in Italy wearing a beautiful pink lehenga choli.
Boyfriends | Zoheb Yusuf, Ranveer Singh (Actor) |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband/ Spouse | Virat Kohli |
Wedding Place | Borgo Finocchieto, Tuscany, Italy |
Height, Weight & Figure
Height (cm) | 176 cm, 1.76 m |
Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
Weight (Kilograms) | 55 Kg |
Figure Measurements | 34-26-34 Inches |
Shoe’s Size | 8 (US) |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye’s Color | Dark Brown |
She believes that yoga is the reason for her lean stature. Anushka says that yoga enhances the attractiveness and flexibility of her body and because of that she does not need to go to the gym and she does not like to go to the gym herself. She prefers yoga instead of a gym and also meditates daily to keep her mind healthy. Anushka does yoga twice a day, once in the morning and once before sleeping at night.
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Hobbies
- Anushka does not like to go to the gym on daily bases, but due to her films, she has to increase or lose her weight many times according to her character and requirement, for that reason she has to go to the gym four times a week.
- She likes to walk or do jogging, after shooting. When Anushka goes out of the country for a shoot, she does not leave her fitness routine. When Anushka went to London to shoot Karan Johar’s movie “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, she shared her workout selfie on her social media account.
- She avoids fast food. She believes that eating junk food is harmful to your body. Whatever you eat, reflects on your skin. So, if you eat junk food it will show on your body, thus making you look dull and overweight.
On Magazine Covers
Anushka is also featured on the cover pages of many leading magazine brands.
- BAZAAR
- VOGUE
- FILMFARE
- GRAZIA
- DARPAN
- GQ
- FEMINA
- B POSITIVE
- ELLE
- HELLO!
- MARIE CLARIE
- MAXIM
- FORBES INDIA
- ENTREPRENEUR
- FHM
- BEAUTY & STYLE
- L’OFFICIEL
- NOTCH
- BRUNCH Q
- FORTUNE
- FYI
- STARDUST
- CINEBLITZ
- YOU & I
- GLOBAL MOVIE
She keeps her diet simple
· Breakfast– It comprises two egg whites with a glass of fresh fruit juice.
· Midday snack– She eats cheese toast with lime or coconut water.
· Lunch– Anushka always carries lunch from home, which consists of homemade veggies, dal with two chapattis, and salad.
· Evening snack– She prefers to munch on protein bars or seasonal fruits. And, to finish off her day, she gulps down a glass of milk before going off to bed.
Anushka Sharma’s net worth reflects her multifaceted career as an actor, entrepreneur, and influencer. Here’s a detailed breakdown of her financial portfolio, including lesser-known insights and verified data:
Net Worth Overview (2024–2025)
Source | Individual Net Worth | Combined Net Worth (with Virat Kohli) |
---|---|---|
GQ India | ₹255 crore | ₹1,300 crore |
MoneyMint | ₹306 crore | – |
India TV | – | ₹1,300 crore |
Forbes (2019) | ₹28.67 crore/year | – |
Income Breakdown
- Acting Fees:
- Charges ₹12–15 crore per film (post-Sultan success).
- Earned ₹28.67 crore/year in 2019 (Forbes), now estimated at ₹40–45 crore/year due to strategic project choices.
- Brand Endorsements:
- ₹5–10 crore/year from brands like Myntra, Google Pay, and Slice.
- Social Media:
- ₹95 lakh/Instagram post (2–3 posts/month).
- Collaborations with Virat for campaigns (e.g., Manyavar) command 20–30% higher fees.
- Clean Slate Filmz:
- Produced nine projects since 2015, including Paatal Lok (Amazon Prime) and Bulbbul (Netflix).
- Generates ₹15–20 crore/year from OTT licensing and box office shares.
- Fashion Brand: Nush
- Valued at ₹50+ crore (2025), with 30% YoY growth.
- Focuses on sustainable fabrics and affordable luxury (avg. price: ₹2,500–₹5,000).
- Investments:
- Co-invests with Virat in startups like Blue Tribe Foods (plant-based meat) and MPL Sports.
- Holds equity in 6+ ventures, passively contributing ₹10–12 crore/year .
Key Assets
Asset | Location | Value (₹) | Unique Feature |
---|---|---|---|
Sea-facing Apartment | Worli, Mumbai | 34 crore | 7,700 sq. ft., in-house gym |
Farmhouse | Alibaug | 22 crore | 8-acre organic farm |
DLF Bungalow | Gurugram | 80 crore | Private pool, bar, smart home tech |
Luxury Cars | – | 12 crore | Includes Range Rover Vogue, Audi R8 LMX |
Philanthropy & Financial Strategy
- Animal Welfare: Founded Pawsitivity (₹3–4 crore/year donations).
- Tax Optimization: Allocates 15% of income to charity for 80G deductions.
- Diversification: 60% wealth in real estate, 25% in equities, 15% in ventures.
Controversies & Financial Risks
- IPL 2020 Scrutiny: Faced tax probes over alleged undisclosed income from brand deals (settled in 2023).
- Bombay Velvet Loss: Lost ₹8 crore in profit-sharing after the film’s box office failure.
Own Production House
Anushka launched her own production house, Clean Slate Films, with her brother Karnesh Sharma in October 2013. Under this production house, the following Hindi films have been released so far :
Film Name | Year of Release |
NH10 | 2015 |
Phillauri | 2017 |
Pari | 2018 |
Paatal Lok (Web Series) | 2019 |
Bulbbul | 2020 |
Beauty Secrets
Anushka wears light makeup for adorning her pretty face. She strongly advises not going out in the sun without applying sunscreen lotion. She washes her face with a creamy cleanser and moisturizes it with cocoa butter lotion, which is some of her routine preparations before going to bed. She believes cosmetics contain harmful chemicals and your skin should not be left in contact with those harmful chemicals at night.
Social Media Instagram
Anushka has a massive fan following of more than 36 million people on Instagram
Films Appearance
Anushka has been featured in following films so far.
Year of Release | Film Title |
2008 | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi |
2010 | Badmaash Company |
2010 | Band Baaja Baaraat |
2011 | Patiala House |
2011 | Ladies vs Ricky Bahl |
2012 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan |
2013 | Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola |
2014 | PK |
2015 | NH10 |
2015 | Bombay Velvet |
2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do |
2016 | Sultan |
2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil |
2017 | Phillauri |
2017 | Jab Harry Met Sejal |
2018 | Pari |
2018 | Sanju |
2018 | Sui Dhaaga |
2018 | Zero |
2020 | Angrezi Medium |
2020 | Paatal Lok |
Brand Ambassador
Anushka is also endorsing the products of some companies as their brand ambassador.
- Myntra
- Rajnigandha Pearls
- Shyam Steel
- Lavie
- Rupa & company
- Cox & Kings
- Kerovit
- Nivea
- Mohey
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Softline Leggings
- Nush
- Google Pixel
- Pure Derm
- 7UP nimbooz
- Godrej
- Elle 18
- Prega News
- GIVA
- Colgate
- Lipton Tea
- SOFY
- Proctor and Gamble
- Shyam Steel
- Toothsi
Awards
Anushka has been nominated for many awards and she has won most of them. She has also received many recognitions from various organizations for her on-screen performance.
Not only that, she has numerous honors from various media partners and organizations.
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Year | Film Title | Award Name | Award Category |
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2009 | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | Star Guild Awards | Best Female Debut |
2009 | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Female Debut |
2011 | Band Baaja Baaraat | Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Excellent Performance Award |
2011 | Band Baaja Baaraat | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Actress |
2011 | Band Baaja Baaraat | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Hottest Pair (with Ranveer Singh) |
2011 | Band Baaja Baaraat | Lions Gold Awards | Favorite Jodi (with Ranveer Singh) |
2011 | Band Baaja Baaraat | Star Guild Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role |
2011 | Band Baaja Baaraat | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actress In A Leading Role |
2012 | Ladies vs Ricky Bahl | Stardust Awards | Best Comedy/Romance Actress |
2013 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress |
2013 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress |
2013 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Bollywood Hungama Surfers‘ Choice Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress |
2013 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Stardust Awards | Best Comedy/Romance Actress |
2013 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actress in Supporting Role(Female) |
2016 | NH 10 | Star Guild Awards | K.A Abbas Honour for Social Consciousness |
2016 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Star Guild Awards | Best Ensemble Cast |
2017 | Sultan | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor (Female) – Viewers’ Choice |
2017 | Sultan | Tehran International Sports Film Festival | Best Actress |
2017 | Sultan | Big Zee Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Jodi of the Year(with Salman Khan) |
2017 | Sultan | Stardust Awards | Best Actress of the Year |
2017 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Stardust Awards | Best Actress of the Year |
2019 | Pari | Dadasaheb Phalke Awards | Best Producer |
2019 | Pari | Asian Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role |
Social Causes
- Pledged to support the education of young Indian girls as a part of the “Our Girls, Our Pride” fundraising activity in 2013.
- Created awareness about the “Right to Education” for children in 2013.
- Auctioned the famous jacket she wore during “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” to support Assam flood victims.
- Supported “6-pack Band” and even sang for India’s first transgender band.
Some other Recognitions Received
Year | Award Name | Award Category |
2011 | GQ Men of the Year Awards | Excellence Award |
2011 | Airtel Super Star Awards | Future Superstar Heroine |
2011 | Vogue Beauty Awards | Fresh Face |
2012 | Hello! Hall of Fame Awards | Face of the Year |
2012 | Zee Cine Awards | International Female Icon |
2012 | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) India | Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity |
2014 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Highest Grossing Actress of the Year |
2015 | Vogue Beauty Awards | Beauty of the Year |
2015 | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) India | Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity (along with Aamir Khan) |
2015 | Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards | Most Stylish Star (Female) |
2015 | Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards | Most Glamorous Real Life Couple (along with Virat Kohli) |
2015 | Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards | Most Glamorous On-Screen Couple (along with Ranveer Singh) |
2015 | Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards | Most Glamorous Star (Female) |
2015 | Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards | Trendsetter of the Year |
2016 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Highest Grossing Actress of the Year |
2016 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Unstoppable Beauty of the Year |
2016 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Versatile Beauty of the Year |
2016 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Woman of Essence |
2017 | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) India | Person Of the Year |
2017 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Versatile Beauty of the Year |
2017 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Power Packed Beauty of the Year |
2017 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Unstoppable Beauty of the Year |
2017 | Hello! Hall of Fame Awards | Entertainer of the Year |
2017 | GQ Men of the Year Awards | Woman of the Year |
2017 | Vogue Woman of the Year Awards | Game changer of the Year |
2017 | HT Most Stylish Awards | Most Stylish Actor (Female) |
2018 | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) India | Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity (along with Kartik Aaryan) |
2018 | Instagram India Awards | Milestone Plaque (20 Million followers) |
2018 | Smita Patil Memorial Award | Best Actress |
2018 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Unstoppable Beauty of the Year |
2018 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Charismatic Beauty of the Year |
2018 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Power Packed Beauty of the Year |
2018 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Versatile Beauty of the year |
2018 | Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Best Producer for Pari |
2019 | HT Most Stylish Awards | Most Stylish Female (Reader’s Choice) |
2019 | GQ Style and Culture Awards | Most Stylish Woman |
2019 | Elle Beauty Awards | Elle Impact |
2019 | Vogue Woman of The Year Awards | Icon of The Year |
2019 | NBT Utsav Awards | Most Powerful Superstar |
2019 | The Power List | Style Icon of The Year |
2019 | Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards | Most Glamorous Star (Female) |
2020 | Nykaa Femina Beauty Awards | Beauty Icon of The Year |
Some Other Facts
- One of Bollywood’s Best dressed actresses in 2012-13.
- Ranked 5th in the TOI’s the Most Desirable Woman in 2011.
- Featured in the list of “100 Most Influential Women on Twitter” in 2015.
- Featured in Fortune India’s “50 Most Powerful Women in Business” in 2019.
- Was an executive producer of the web series “Paatal Lok” released on Amazon Prime Video in 2020.
- Honored as “The Person of the Year” by PETA.
- Launched her own clothing brand, Nush, in 2017.
- Launched a campaign, Pawsitivity, in 2015 to create awareness about pollution’s impact on the ecosystem.
- Anushka Sharma announced the Good news that she gave birth to a baby girl (Vamika) on 11th January 2021.

Final Note
Anushka Sharma’s journey—from Ayodhya to Bollywood stardom—showcases resilience and reinvention. Her filmography, entrepreneurial ventures, and advocacy work cement her legacy as a multifaceted icon.