Anushka Sharma, celebrated for both her acting and producing chops, has purposefully eased off the camera in recent years. After hits like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Band Baaja Baaraat, PK, and Sultan, she pivoted toward behind-the-scenes work and entrepreneurship. Through Clean Slate Filmz she has backed projects such as NH10, Paatal Lok, and Bulbbul, proving she cares about fresh, meaningful stories even when she is not in front of the lens.
Anushka has poured energy into her production company, launched the womenswear label Nush, and backed causes from gender equality to animal welfare. She has also been candid about her battle with anxiety disorder, a factor that likely guided her choice to step away from the punishing cycles that come with acting in high-profile films.
Talk of Anushka moving to London keeps popping up, yet no solid evidence backs the claim. Most reports still center on her life in India, her marriage to cricketer Virat Kohli, and the family they are building together.
Talk about Anushka Sharma moving to London has yet to be backed by reliable sources, so it seems more like a rumor for now.
Anushka Sharma: A Non-Familial Side of Bollywood
Anushka Sharma‘s story in Bollywood is a prime example of how raw talent coupled with zeal can culminate in success. Adapting to the world of show business was no mean feat as Anushka came from a middle-class background far removed from the industry. She started out as a model but, like countless others, was rejected on multiple occasions, with receiving opportunities becoming a hit or miss. She was often told she was sidelined because her confidence and looks didn’t fall into cast-groomed standards. Bollywood Director Aditya Chopra admitted upfront that he launched Anushka in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) strictly because he saw potential in the long term.
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Her debut was far from the dream start Hollywood would sell to the masses, and resulted in her becoming a leading lady. Having to fight through the fickle nature of the industry to avoid being typecast into “bubbly” roles was brutal. Given that Sharma didn’t gain any film family connections proved to be a huge hurdle. For many outsiders, the sheer pressure of performing while living under the constant public eye as well as being a new and untested buttress could be overwhelming, but not for Anushka.
Anushka was always destined to claim it, and her portrayal as the lead actress in Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) was an eye-opener vindicating her as one of the best. From that point onwards, superstardom kept following her. This film was a turning point for her to break free from typecasting and display her range.
In short, Anushka‘s break from acting looks intentional: she wants to focus on producing, build her brands, and take care of herself, not vanish for good or settle overseas. While she isn’t on screen at the moment, fans can count on her leaving a mark on Indian film and culture in plenty of other ways.
Writer: Pranjal Bapna