Honoring Anushka Sharma: A Pioneer in Bollywood Cinema!

This year marks the 36th birthday celebration for Bollywood star Anushka Sharma. Renowned for her versatility as an actor and producer, she adeptly manages both her career and motherhood, embodying grace and skill in every aspect of her life.

Since her debut in 2008, Anushka Sharma has become a beloved figure in Indian cinema. With a career that spans both acting and producing, she has impressed audiences with her versatility and passion for storytelling. Alongside her movie roles, Anushka has also made waves with her fashion choices and business ventures.

Beyond her professional dedication, Anushka is a loving mother, daughter, and spouse. As the actor-producer celebrates another year today, let’s delve into her remarkable journey in the Indian film industry and her cherished family life.

She has appeared in various films, achieving notable success at the box office. Among her biggest hits are three films featuring different Khans: “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” with Shah Rukh Khan, “PK” with Aamir Khan, and “Sultan” with Salman Khan. Anushka Sharma stands out as the only actress with three films in the Rs. 300 crore club: “PK,” “Sultan,” and “Sanju.”

While some of her films like “Band Baaja Baaraat,” “Jab Tak Hai Jaan,” and “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” didn’t make huge box office earnings, her performances in these movies left a lasting impact on audiences and significantly contributed to her fan base. Particularly, her role in “Band Baaja Baaraat” is widely regarded as one of the most memorable performances by a female actor in recent years.

However, her appeal and admiration extend far beyond her box office achievements. Anushka Sharma has been a trailblazer in many respects. While many actresses have ventured into film production today, she was the first among her peers to do so back in 2014. Her debut production, NH10 (2015), was a gritty thriller that allowed her to explore unconventional cinema.  She garnered widespread acclaim for her debut web series, Paatal Lok. The Amazon Prime original quickly became one of the most-watched Hindi shows of all time and catapulted Jaideep Ahlawat to overnight stardom.

After marrying Virat Kohli in 2017, Anushka Sharma was seen as the actress who started the wedding trend in Bollywood. Soon after, Sonam K Ahuja, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas also got married within a year. Anushka Sharma gave birth to their first daughter, Vamika, on January 11, 2021. Later they had a boy and named him Akaay, on February 15, 2024.

In 2011, she was ranked sixth on The Times of India’s list of the Most Desirable Women. Since 2012, she has consistently been featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100, which ranks Indian celebrities based on their popularity and earnings. Her highest ranking was number 16 in 2018, with an estimated annual income of approximately 45.83 crore (US$5.7 million), making her the third-highest-paid actress. Anushka Sharma’s net worth is estimated to be $35 million.

As a fan of Anushka Sharma and someone who enjoys watching actresses captivate audiences across India, I hope to see her discover a script that truly excites her and motivates her to return to the screen soon. Keeping my fingers crossed for that moment!