New Delhi: Anushka Sharma has cemented herself as a central actress of Bollywood. In her 15 years of career, the model-turned-actress has taken enough risks and has experimented with various roles. As the actress turns 35 today, let’s take a moment to roll back the years and celebrate her talent and versatility.
From Jaggu to Pari, here are 5 roles that proved Anushka Sharma is not your usual arm-candy actress:
1. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
A debut with Yash Raj films and that too opposite Shahrukh Khan is a dream of many struggling actors. But it also might end up terribly for the debutante who might just get completely overshadowed by the senior actor.
However, Anushka Sharma had different plans when she entered Bollywood in 2008 with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Her character Tani resonated with many young women. She made the character memorable with her innocent charm and acting skills.
2. Band Baja Barat
When Band Baja Barati came in 2010, Anushka Sharma effectively shouldered the task of carrying a film that was marking the debut of another actor; Ranvir Singh.
Anushka Sharma once again became a fan favorite with her character Shruti, a young woman who is trying to spearhead in the wedding business.
3. PK
Anushka Sharma played the character of a fearless and curious journalist who questions religious fanatics. The Raj Kumar Hirani directorial PK was just as controversial as it was successful. Once again, Anushka Sharma proved that she can channel the focus on herself despite sharing the screen with big superstars like Aamir Khan.
4. NH10
Marking her debut as a producer, Anushka Sharma gave the Indian audience a spine-chilling thriller that was much ahead of its time.
Instead of playing the damsel in distress, Anushka Sharma conquered the screen as a revenge-thirsty wife. The actress-turned-producer managed to portray each emotion of pain, fear, and devastation with absolute perfection.
5. Pari
Undoubtedly, one of her best experimental roles. Anushka Sharma’s mysterious horror film cemented her as a refined actress who isn’t afraid to take risks.
The perfectly executed film did what most Bollywood horror films can not: Be scary with substance.
