Born in Ayodhya and raised in a military family, Sharma’s media journey began on the fashion runways before her cinematic debut. Modeling Roots

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Anushka’s visual journey in the media began with her 2008 debut in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi . Since then, she has transitioned from a fresh-faced model to one of the industry's most versatile leads.

She opened Instagram. Within minutes of the photos dropping, the machine was whirring.

“The usual circus,” she confirmed. “They’ve already decided the salad means I’m either pregnant, launching a vegan restaurant, or divorcing you.”

: She has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 and Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list. Personal Life and Public Image

Her team had already sent the photos to the wire services. They were candid shots from a “spontaneous” lunch at a new South Bombay cafe. In one, she laughed, head tilted back, wearing a sunshine-yellow sundress. In another, she squinted playfully at the sun. In a third, she was mid-bite of a salad, looking impossibly elegant.