Published 19:58 IST, October 18th 2019
Anushka Sharma: All you need to know about the Pari actor's family
Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma was born in Ayodhya and raised in Bangalore. Here's all you need to know about the Sui Dhaga actor's family members & background
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Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma was born in Ayodhya and raised in Bangalore. The Sui Dhaga actor first tried her luck at modelling. Her first modelling assignment was for the fashion designer Wendell Rodricks in the year 2007. She later moved to Mumbai to pursue a full-time career as a model. Anushka Sharma made her acting debut in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opposite Shah Rukh Khan. She rose to fame after her blockbuster hit Band Baaja Baaraat in the year 2010.
Anushka Sharma's immediate family
Anushka Sharma’s father Ajay Kumar Sharma is an Army officer, who has been serving the Indian army for a very long time. Anushka's father is a native of Uttar Pradesh. Anushka Sharma’s mother is a homemaker. Anushka’s brother who is now a film producer earlier served in the Merchant Navy as well. Anushka Sharma reportedly said in an interview that her brother being from a military background, played an important role in shaping her as a person and contributing to her life.
Virat Kohli is the new entrant in the Sharma family. Anushka Sharma got married to Virat Kohli in December 2017. Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who currently is the captain of the Indian team. He is a right-handed top-order batsman and is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. The duo Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma had made headlines several times because of their love story.
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On the professional front, Anushka Sharma was last seen in the movies Zero, Sui Dhaga and Pari. All three movies saw Anushka Sharma playing different roles. Although Zero tanked at the box-office her role as a scientist suffering from cerebral palsy was critically acclaimed. These movies were released in the year 2018 and since then she has been on a break.
Updated 22:41 IST, October 18th 2019