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Published 16:16 IST, November 4th 2019

Anushka Sharma: Times when the star has played supporting characters

Anushka Sharma is an Indian film actor known for her acting skills and some iconic movies in Bollywood. Read more about Anushka Sharma's famous side roles.

Reported by: Sahil Mirani
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Anushka Sharma is a popular actor who seems to have a great work ethic of not refusing any film because of the importance of her character. The actor is seen in some films supporting the leading actor as a perfect supporting actor. Here are some of the movies where the Band Baaja Baaraat star is seen playing side roles. 

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Anushka Sharma's movies as a supporting actor

Jab Tak Hai Jaan

This Bollywood film’s cast is filled with superstars including Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Anushka Sharma. The actor is playing the role of a journalist who falls for Samar, who is played by Shah Rukh. Anushka finds that Samar is in love with Meena, played by Katrina, and helps unite the two when Samar returns to India in order to become a bomb disposal specialist. The film was directed by Yash Chopra and Anushka Sharma won the Best Supporting Actor – Female at the Filmfare Awards

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Dil Dhadakne Do

Here, Anushka was seen playing the role of a dancer on a cruise ship. Ranveer is seen playing the role of Kabir Mehra, a rich young man who is on the cruise to spend a vacation with his family and friends. The trip becomes memorable for the Mehta family as they leave the cruise with some acquired values. Kabir falls in love with Anushka and goes on to improve the family’s connection with each other while celebrating the 30th anniversary of his parents.   

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Sanju

This film was a huge success, and Anushka Sharma plays the role of Sanju’s book writer. The film revolves around the life of Sanjay Dutt, who tried to inform the audience about the depth of this life. The film is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and the actor who took the lead role is Ranbir Kapoor. 

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Bombay Velvet

This film was directed by Anurag Kashyap, who managed to compile a star-studded cast for his film. The movie included Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Karan Johar, Vicky Kaushal, and Kay Kay Menon. Here Anushka was seen playing the role of Rosie Noronha alongside Ranbir Kapoor who played Johnny Balraj, an ordinary man who goes against all odds and forges his destiny to become a big shot.

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Updated 19:33 IST, November 4th 2019

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