8 unforgettable movies starring Anushka Sharma

We haven’t seen Anushka Sharma on the big screen in a very long time. One of Bollywood’s most gifted and adaptable actors, she recently had a feature-length part in the 2018 film Zero. She also made a brief appearance in the Qala movie from 2022. Over the course of her 15-year career, Anushka has left her imprint on the film industry and captured the hearts of viewers with her outstanding performances. Here are a few of her most outstanding and unforgettable performances—they’re simply not to be missed!

1. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Anushka Sharma makes her feature film debut as Taani Gupta, the upbeat daughter of professor Shirish, in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Surinder, a straightforward and sober man who was formerly a student of the professor, accepts Taani’s invitation to her wedding and instantly falls in love. Taani’s fiancé dies in an accident the night before the celebrations, and she marries Surinder in accordance with her father’s final request. The narrative centers on Surinder’s attempts to win Taani around to his way of thinking.

2. Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Anushka’s character Shruti and Ranveer Singh’s character Bittoo launch a successful wedding planning company. They establish a rule that states they would never date in order to avoid causing problems for their business. While they run the risk of disobeying their own rule, the difficulties they encounter at work bring Shruti and Bittoo closer.

3. Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Anushka portrays Akira, a journalist who unintentionally obtains the private journal of Samar Anand, a bomb disposal specialist in the Indian Army, who is portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan.Samar discovers information about his former flame Meera, portrayed by Katrina Kaif, whom he first met in London when he was younger, in his diary. Despite all the obstacles, Akira promises to assist Samar and Meera in getting back together.

4. PK (2014)

Where to Watch: Netflix, SonyLIV

Anushka portrays Jaggu in the film PK, a journalist suffering from heartache after learning that her parents disapproved of her partner due to cultural differences. She encounters an alien who is attempting to speak with his home planet in order to be rescued and who is also attempting to understand how humans perceive God. Jaggu exposes the Godmen who deceive people and split them along religious lines by taking advantage of their ignorance about aliens.

5. NH10 (2015)

Where to Watch: Jio Cinema, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5

NH10, which has received praise from both reviewers and fans, is undoubtedly one of Anushka’s best performances. Arjun and Meera just so happen to see a thug called Satbir carrying out an honor killing. They have no choice but to flee as Satbir pursues them in an attempt to kill the only people who have seen his crime.

6. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)

Where to Watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video

Anushka Sharma’s character Alizeh recently ended a relationship and is attempting to move on from the heartache. She meets Ayan, portrayed by musician Ranbir Kapoor, by happenstance. They click immediately and set out on a journey filled with love, friendship, and desperation.

7. Sui Dhaaga (2018)

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Mauji and Mamta, a married couple from a small town, make the decision to start their own clothes business on their own. The difficulties they encounter in pursuing their aspirations are at the heart of Sui Dhaaga’s tale. In an attempt to establish themselves and help their family out of financial hardship, they attend a fashion competition.

8. Pari (2018)

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

In addition to having Anushka Sharma in the key parts, Pari was also produced by Clean State Films, Sharma’s own production business. Anushka Sharma plays Rukhsana in the horror film, who is discovered in a house under strange circumstances. After taking her in and attempting to assist her, Arnab discovers she is not quite human.