ANUSHKA SHARMA HEROINE FOR KING SHAH RUKH KHAN
Another Bangalore Model Enters Bollywood

Report by - CNB         Date 10-5-08

Shah Rukh Khan's new film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi to be produced by Yashraj films and directed by Adithya Chopra will have a new heroine who hails from Bangalore. She is Anushka Sharma who has been a successful model. Adithya Chopra who directed block busters like Dilwaale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Mohabattein is returning to wield the megaphone after a long gap.

Eighteen year old Anushka Sharma who is still studying for graduation in Economics has a set of expressive eyes which paved way for her selection as Wendell Rodrick's finale model at the Lakme's Fashion Week. After getting this recognition, Anushka has done major campaigns for Silk & Shine, Whisper and Fiat Palio.

Though modeling work has excited her, this new development in which she will play the heroine to one of the top stars of the Indian film industry may well take her to the top line in films. And she will be the second heroine from Bangalore who will be pairing with King Khan. Deepika Padukone had played Shah Rukh's heroine in Om Shanthi Om. Sources say that Chopras found a spark in her which paved way for her selection.
Sources in fashion industry in Bangalore say that Anushka left to Mumbai to pursue her modeling career and was not keen on films. "I will venture into films only if I am picked for a good banner. I will be happy modelling. I can not think of any other profession now. As for back as I remember, I only wanted to be a model' Anushka is reported to have told some of her modeling colleagues.

Anushka was the show-stopper for designer Wendell Rodricks’ Spring Summer ‘07 collection. She has also promoted hair-products in television commercials, and not to forget the Fiat Palio Stile ‘Meri Sapno Ki Rani’ ad, which is currently playing on television.