Anushka Shetty Biography

Jyoti
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DOB: November 7, 1981

Occupation: Actress

Parents: Prafulla Shetty (Mother) and A.N. Vittal Shetty (Father)

Education: Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Nominations:

1.    Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for "Arundhati" (2009)

2.    SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu for "Baahubali: The Beginning" (2015)

3.    Nandi Special Jury Award for "Vikramarkudu" (2006)

Awards:

1.    Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for "Arundhati" (2009)

2.    Nandi Award for Best Actress for "Arundhati" (2009)

3.    Nandi Special Jury Award for "Vikramarkudu" (2006)

4.    SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu for "Baahubali: The Beginning" (2015)

5.    IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Actress – Telugu for "Rudhramadevi" (2016)

Net worth: Estimated at $20 million (as of 2022)

Nationality: Indian

 

Anushka Shetty, whose real name is Sweety Shetty, is a popular Indian actress known for her work in the South Indian film industry, primarily in Telugu and Tamil films. She was born on November 7, 1981, in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, and was raised in Bangalore. Anushka Shetty is also known for her stage name "Anushka," which she adopted as her screen name.

Anushka Shetty made her acting debut in 2005 with the Telugu film "Super" and gained recognition for her role as Jejamma in the fantasy film "Arundhati" (2009), which became a major commercial success. She has since then established herself as one of the leading actresses in the South Indian film industry, and has appeared in several successful films in both Telugu and Tamil languages.

One of Anushka Shetty's most popular film franchises is the "Baahubali" series, directed by S.S. Rajamouli, where she played the role of Devasena. "Baahubali: The Beginning" (2015) and "Baahubali: The Conclusion" (2017) became massive blockbusters and gained international recognition, earning Anushka Shetty widespread acclaim for her performance.

Apart from her acting career, Anushka Shetty is also known for her philanthropic activities. She has been associated with various charitable organizations and has actively supported causes related to health and education.

Anushka Shetty has won several awards for her performances, including the prestigious Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards South. She is also known for her versatility as an actress, having portrayed a wide range of roles, including strong female characters, in different genres of films.

Anushka Shetty continues to be a prominent figure in the South Indian film industry and has a huge fan following. Her talent, beauty, and dedication to her craft have made her one of the most respected and successful actresses in the Indian film industry.

Today | 4, April 2025