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Anushka Sharma Biography, Movies, Age, Height, Career & More

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Anushka Sharma Biography

OccupationActress and Producer
BirthplaceAyodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Age36 Years
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Date of Birth1 May 1988
Zodiac SignTaurus
CasteBrahmin
Food HabitVegetarian

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
MotherAshima Sharma
Brother Karnesh Sharma
Daughter Vamika Kohli
SonAkaay 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
Height5 feet 9 inches
Weight (Kilograms)55 Kg
Figure Measurements34-26-34 Inches
Shoe’s Size8 (US)
Hair ColorBlack
Eye’s ColorDark 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)

SourceIndividual Net WorthCombined 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. 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

AssetLocationValue (₹)Unique Feature
Sea-facing ApartmentWorli, Mumbai34 crore7,700 sq. ft., in-house gym
FarmhouseAlibaug22 crore8-acre organic farm
DLF BungalowGurugram80 crorePrivate pool, bar, smart home tech
Luxury Cars12 croreIncludes 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 NameYear of Release
NH102015
Phillauri2017
Pari2018
Paatal Lok (Web Series)2019
Bulbbul2020

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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YearFilm TitleAward NameAward Category
2009Rab Ne Bana Di JodiStar Guild AwardsBest Female Debut
2009Rab Ne Bana Di JodiProducers Guild Film AwardsBest Female Debut
2011Band Baaja BaaraatDadasaheb Phalke AwardExcellent Performance Award
2011Band Baaja BaaraatInternational Indian Film Academy AwardsBest Actress
2011Band Baaja BaaraatInternational Indian Film Academy AwardsHottest Pair (with Ranveer Singh)
2011Band Baaja BaaraatLions Gold AwardsFavorite Jodi (with Ranveer Singh)
2011Band Baaja BaaraatStar Guild AwardsBest Actress in a Leading Role
2011Band Baaja BaaraatProducers Guild Film AwardsBest Actress In A Leading Role
2012Ladies vs Ricky BahlStardust AwardsBest Comedy/Romance Actress
2013Jab Tak Hai JaanFilmfare AwardsBest Supporting Actress
2013Jab Tak Hai JaanInternational Indian Film Academy AwardsBest Supporting Actress
2013Jab Tak Hai JaanBollywood Hungama Surfers‘ Choice Movie AwardsBest Supporting Actress
2013Jab Tak Hai JaanStardust AwardsBest Comedy/Romance Actress
2013Jab Tak Hai JaanZee Cine AwardsBest Actress in Supporting Role(Female)
2016NH 10Star Guild AwardsK.A Abbas Honour for Social Consciousness
2016Dil Dhadakne DoStar Guild AwardsBest Ensemble Cast
2017SultanZee Cine AwardsBest Actor (Female) – Viewers’ Choice
2017SultanTehran International Sports Film FestivalBest Actress
2017SultanBig Zee Entertainment AwardsMost Entertaining Jodi of the Year(with Salman Khan)
2017SultanStardust AwardsBest Actress of the Year
2017Ae Dil Hai MushkilStardust AwardsBest Actress of the Year
2019PariDadasaheb Phalke AwardsBest Producer
2019PariAsian AwardsBest 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

YearAward NameAward Category
2011GQ Men of the Year AwardsExcellence Award
2011Airtel Super Star AwardsFuture Superstar Heroine
2011Vogue Beauty AwardsFresh Face
2012Hello! Hall of Fame AwardsFace of the Year
2012Zee Cine AwardsInternational Female Icon
2012People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) IndiaHottest Vegetarian Celebrity
2014ETC Bollywood Business AwardsHighest Grossing Actress of the Year
2015Vogue Beauty AwardsBeauty of the Year
2015People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) IndiaHottest Vegetarian Celebrity (along with Aamir Khan)
2015Filmfare Glamour and Style AwardsMost Stylish Star (Female)
2015Filmfare Glamour and Style AwardsMost Glamorous Real Life Couple (along with Virat Kohli)
2015Filmfare Glamour and Style AwardsMost Glamorous On-Screen Couple (along with Ranveer Singh)
2015Filmfare Glamour and Style AwardsMost Glamorous Star (Female)
2015Filmfare Glamour and Style AwardsTrendsetter of the Year
2016ETC Bollywood Business AwardsHighest Grossing Actress of the Year
2016Lux Golden Rose AwardsUnstoppable Beauty of the Year
2016Lux Golden Rose AwardsVersatile Beauty of the Year
2016Lux Golden Rose AwardsWoman of Essence
2017People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) IndiaPerson Of the Year
2017Lux Golden Rose AwardsVersatile Beauty of the Year
2017Lux Golden Rose AwardsPower Packed Beauty of the Year
2017Lux Golden Rose AwardsUnstoppable Beauty of the Year
2017Hello! Hall of Fame AwardsEntertainer of the Year
2017GQ Men of the Year AwardsWoman of the Year
2017Vogue Woman of the Year AwardsGame changer of the Year
2017HT Most Stylish AwardsMost Stylish Actor (Female)
2018People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) IndiaHottest Vegetarian Celebrity (along with Kartik Aaryan)
2018Instagram India AwardsMilestone Plaque (20 Million followers)
2018Smita Patil Memorial AwardBest Actress
2018Lux Golden Rose AwardsUnstoppable Beauty of the Year
2018Lux Golden Rose AwardsCharismatic Beauty of the Year
2018Lux Golden Rose AwardsPower Packed Beauty of the Year
2018Lux Golden Rose AwardsVersatile Beauty of the year
2018Dadasaheb Phalke AwardBest Producer for Pari
2019HT Most Stylish AwardsMost Stylish Female (Reader’s Choice)
2019GQ Style and Culture AwardsMost Stylish Woman
2019Elle Beauty AwardsElle Impact
2019Vogue Woman of The Year AwardsIcon of The Year
2019NBT Utsav AwardsMost Powerful Superstar
2019The Power ListStyle Icon of The Year
2019Filmfare Glamour and Style AwardsMost Glamorous Star (Female)
2020Nykaa Femina Beauty AwardsBeauty 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.
vamika kohli

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.