Published 02:08 IST, October 5th 2019
Anushka Sharma: 5 things you did not know about the actor
Five things about Anushka Sharma that you did not know about. These things are related to her family, education and her personal life. Read more to know!
Anushka Sharma made her acting debut in the film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi alongside Shah Rukh Khan in 2008. Apart from being an actor, Anushka is a film producer and fashion designer. She has won a lot of awards for her acting in various films. Today, she is one of the highest-paid actors in the Hindi film industry. Here are some facts that you may not know about her.
Five Things About Anushka Sharma You Did Not Know
1. She was awarded the 'Hottest Vegetarian' Award
The actress believes in living a healthy lifestyle. Anushka is also known for promoting plant-based foods. In the year 2015, PETA awarded her with the Hottest Vegetarian Award. She also loves dogs and always seeks justice for them.
2. She was a school topper and wanted to pursue Journalism
She started working at the age of 15 and did not enjoy her college life like her friends did. Anushka started modelling in the early stages of her life. For a year and a half, she used to go to auditions and shows to find her path in acting. Even after being a topper in school, she decided to become a model by going against societal norms.
3. She loves animals
She loves animals, especially dogs, although she is scared of lizards. She previously shared a picture on her Instagram account with a dog. Her husband Virat Kohli is also an animal lover. The picture also went viral where the couple showed their love for the dog.
4. Anushka and Virat are childhood friends
Anushka’s grandmother said that her granddaughter and Virat used to play cricket when they were kids. The Indian captain was Anushka’s childhood crush back then. They met again while shooting for an advertisement for a famous shampoo brand. The couple got married after dating each other for nearly four years.
5. She likes Bob Marley
The 31-year-old loves the Jamaican singer-songwriter's music and is inspired by it too. Previously, on her birthday, she was seen spending time with her husband in an Instagram post. The video, which was shared on social media, had background music of the song Is This Love by Marley. It was a surprise for Anushka's fans to know about her taste in music.
Updated 11:41 IST, October 5th 2019