Anushka Sharma (pronounced [əˈnʊʂkaː ˈʃərmaː]; born 1 May 1988) is an Indian film actress, producer and former model. In 2008, she was signed by Aditya Chopra for a three-film contract with Yash Raj Films and consequently made her acting debut in Chopra's drama Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. She received critical acclaim for her role as an ambitious wedding planner in the 2010 romantic comedy Band Baaja Baaraat.[1] Both films earned her Best Actress nominations at the Filmfare Awards ceremony.[2] Sharma played a supporting role in the 2012 romantic drama Jab Tak Hai Jaan, for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Due to these prime achievements, Sharma has been cited in the media as one of the most promising new actresses of Hindi cinema.[3]
