Born on May 1, 1988, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Anushka Sharma began her acting career with a small role in the 2007 film "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi." However, it was her breakthrough performance in the 2008 film "Kohraa Express" that gained her recognition. Her subsequent films, such as "Maine Pyar Kiya" (2009) and "Jab We Met" (2007), cemented her position as a leading lady in Bollywood.