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.