Anushka Sharma
| Stage Name / Nickname: | Nush |
| Date of Birth: | May 1, 1988 (Age 37) |
| Place of Birth: | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Figure Measurements: | 33-24-33 |
| Net Worth: | ₹290 crore (~$40 million) |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Education: | Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Virat Kohli (m. 2017) |
| Children: | Vamika (b. 2021), Akaay (b. 2024) |
| Parents: | Ajay Sharma, Ashima Sharma |
| Siblings: | Karnesh Sharma |
| Known For: | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Band Baaja Baaraat, NH10, Paatal Lok |
Early Life & Education
Anushka Sharma was born on May 1, 1988, in Ayodhya and raised in Bengaluru, where she attended Mount Carmel College. Daughter of an Army officer and a homemaker, she began her career in modelling before signing her debut role in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Career Highlights
She debuted with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), followed by breakthrough roles in Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) and Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), winning a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Anushka took on strong women–led narratives in NH10 (2015, which she also produced), Sui Dhaaga (2018), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), and P.K. (2014). Her hiatus began after Zero (2018).
Works
Films & TV (comma‑separated): Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Band Baaja Baaraat, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, P.K., Sultan, NH10, Dil Dhadakne Do, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Sanju, Sui Dhaaga, Pari, Phillauri, Zero, Bulbbul, Paatal Lok (web series), Chakda ’Xpress (unreleased)
Production & Business Ventures
Anushka co‑founded Clean Slate Filmz in 2013 with her brother Karnesh Sharma, producing content like NH10, Pari, Phillauri, Bulbbul, and Paatal Lok. She stepped back from production in 2022 to prioritize family and her acting return. She also launched a fashion label NUSH designed for modern Indian women.
Net Worth & Financials
Her net worth is around ₹290 crore (~$40 million), from acting fees (~₹15‑18 crore per film), endorsements (₹3‑5 crore), fashion business, Clean Slate revenue, and investments in real estate and venture projects. She owns properties in Mumbai and Bengaluru, drives luxury cars including a Range Rover Vogue and Audi Q7, and invests in multiple enterprises.
Awards & Recognition
Anushka has won over 30 major awards, including the Filmfare Award for Jab Tak Hai Jaan and multiple IIFA, Screen, Zee Cine, and Stardust trophies, along with the Smita Patil Memorial Award. She has been nominated over 80 times across prestigious ceremonies.
Personal Life & Philanthropy
Married to cricketer Virat Kohli since 2017, Anushka is mother to daughters Vamika (b. 2021) and Akaay (b. 2024). The couple launched charity initiative SEVVA in 2023. Anushka is a dedicated PETA vegetarian person of the year, animal rights activist, gender-equality advocate, and spiritual practitioner.
Upcoming Projects
Anushka is set to return to the screen with Chakda ’Xpress, a biopic on cricketer Jhulan Goswami. Completed in late 2022, the film has seen repeated delays and rumors, but cast and crew confirm it is finished — release plans remain unclear amid conflicting reports.
She also recently featured with Virat Kohli in a widely praised new advertisement campaign (2025), showcasing their public pairing and chemistry.