Bollywood's one of the most sough-after actresses, Anushka Sharma is known for her acting prowess and ability to perform well on-screen. As the actress turns a year older today, we tell you which are roles which worked wonders for the leggy lass and helped her set a benchmark in the Hindi film industry. Anushka has acted in a number of films, where the audiences have loved her for various reasons, let's take a look at her top 5 films where the actress did leave an impression in our minds:
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
This was the film where Anushka Sharma, the actress was seen for the very first time. In her debut role of 'Taani', she emerged as a simple girtl-next-door who gets married to a much older Surinder Sahni aka Shah Rukh Khan. But this Yash Raj Film did gave her a big ticket to stardom. A new actress was indeed born, and all knew it is just a grand beginning for Anushka Sharma.
Band Baaja Baaraat
This Yash Raj film by debutant director Maneesh Sharma gave Anushka what she actually deserved—which means, a lot of rave reviews and appreciation. She was flooded with good words from critics as well as fans. Her role of a wedding planner, Shruti Kakkar along with Ranveer Singh aka Bittoo Sharma, who made his debut in the film clicked instantly with the viewers and that's when Anushka became a household name.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
In this romantic drama, Anushka played a cool, uber chic documentary filmmaker Akira Rai who falls in love in with a major in Indian Army played by Shah Rukh Khan. The film was the last one by veteran director Yash Chopra, and starred Katrina Kaif, SRK and Anushka in the lead roles. Anushka was like a breath of fresh air in 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'.
PK
One of the highest-grossing films of Indian cinema—'PK', had Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles. Rajkumar Hirani's 'PK' landed in a lot of controversies post their nude poster was released. However, Anushka's role of a television journalist as Jaggu won many hearts. She was loved for her performance in the movie and her short bob haircut too became a rage.
NH10
This film proved that there is more to Anushka's personality than meets the eye. The A-listed actress showed that her venturing into production at such young age was a gamble that paid off well. 'NH10' was her in her career-best performance till now. The film was gripping, thrilling and edgy. Her role of Meera was seen as an eye-opener by many. The film revolved around a young urban upper-middle class couple whose road trip goes awry after an encounter with a group of criminals on NH10. The film starred Neil Bhoopalam opposite Anushka in the lead roles.
