Early Life and Career
Anushka Sharma's Filmography and Popular Videos
Verdict: Anushka Sharma’s filmography is defined by intent. She often picks scripts that are slightly off-center. Even in mainstream blockbusters, she looks for characters with agency.
Anushka Sharma has appeared in several popular music videos and promotional songs. Here are a few:
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |------|------|------|-------| | 2008 | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | Taani Sahni | Bollywood debut (opposite Shah Rukh Khan) | | 2010 | Band Baaja Baaraat | Shruti Kakkar | Breakthrough hit; won Filmfare Best Actress | | 2011 | Patiala House | Simran | Moderate success | | 2012 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Akira Rai | Nominated for Filmfare Best Actress | | 2014 | PK | Jagat "Jaggu" Janani | All-time blockbuster | | 2015 | NH10 | Meera | Also producer; critically acclaimed | | 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Farah Ali | Ensemble hit | | 2016 | Sultan | Aarfa Ali | Massive blockbuster | | 2017 | Jab Harry Met Sejal | Sejal Zaveri | Mixed reviews | | 2018 | Sui Dhaaga | Mamta | National Award nominee | | 2018 | Zero | Aafia Yusufzai | Cameo (Bhairavi) + lead role | | 2022 | Qala | (Producer only) | Netflix; critical hit | | 2024 | Chakda Xpress | Jhulan Goswami | Netflix biopic (post-production as of 2026) |
Anushka Sharma’s story began with a dream debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
(2008): Her debut film opposite Shah Rukh Khan, which launched her career under the YRF banner. Band Baaja Baaraat