Anushka Sharma Bollywood Actress Biography

Anushka Sharma About Anushka Sharma: Birth Name: Anushka Sharma This model turned actress was lucky enough to start her career with the King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan of Bollywood. Without any god father in the industry Anushka Sharma has plans to make it big in Hindi Cinema. Date Of Birth: 1 May, 1988 Height: 5'9' Biography: Anushka Sharma was born to an army based family in Bangalore. Her father is a highly ranked Army Officer and her mother is a housewife. She has one elder brother who was a state-level cricketer and is now in the Merchant Navy. She studied in Army School and then excelled to achieve a graduation specialized in arts from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. She is currently studying for a degree in economics at Mount Carmel, which she is completing through correspondence. When she was doing Modelling her pictures reached the casting directors of Aditya Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and she was called in for an audition. After a few more auditions, she was officially cast for the female lead, Taani. On her portrayal of this character in her debut film, Anushka has been described by viewers as delivering a confident performance likened to that of a veteran actress and standing out even against her co-star, Shahrukh Khan. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi did well at the box office. After this debut film she was seen opposite Ranveer Singh in Band Baaja Baarat. She had signed a contract with Yash Raj Films for doing three films under their banner. On 2009 she did Patiala House with Akshay Kumar which did an average business at the box office. Presently she is busy filming with Ranveer Singh and Maneesh Sharma for Yashraj Films's 2011 release Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. Personal Life: Anushka was dating Ranveer Singh when she started working with him in Band Baaja Baarat. There was no official announcement made by the couple about their relationship but they never denied as well. Now we hear that the couple has called it off their relationship. Fashion: This model turned actress has indeed got the best dressing sense in the B town. She has glorified her beauty with perfect clothing, makeup and jewellery.  It was heard that Off late Anushka Sharma has been channeling Sonam Kapoor's past looks. Box Office Collection: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi - Rs 157 crore (Total Gross Collection) Filmography: As An Actor 2008- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi 2010- Badmaash Company 2010 – Band Baaja Baarat 2010- Patiala House 2011 – Ladies VS Ricky Bahl Awards: Winner: Apsara Award for Best Actress In Leading Role (2011) Movie: Band Baaja Baaraat Winner: IIFA Award for Best Actress (2011) Movie: Band Baaja Baaraat Winner: Apsara Award for Best Debut (Female) (2010) Movie: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actress (2011) Movie: Band Baaja Baaraat Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In A Leading Role - Female (2011) Movie: Band Baaja Baaraat Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actress - Comedy / Romance (2011) Movie: Band Baaja Baaraat Nominated: The Global Indian Film And Television Honors for Best Actor In A Lead Role - Female (2011) Movie: Band Baaja Baaraat Nominated: Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female (2009) Movie: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Nominated: Stardust Award for Superstar Of Tommorow - Female (2009) Movie: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2009) Movie: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi