Sweety Shetty, better known by her stage title Anushka, is a leading Indian actress and fashion model who primarily work in the Hindi and Telugu film industries. She has received a number of accolades, such as three CineMAA awards, a prestigious Nanda Award and TN Film Awards for her performance in some of her films.
Anushka Shetty is married to Ajith Shetty. The couple has two sons, Abhijeet (both of whom also have their own acting careers). Her mother was a singer and dancer, who passed away a few years ago. She is also survived by her father.
Born in the state of Kerala in the south of India, Anushka Shetty is the second daughter in a family of seven. She started out with her early acting performances and her debut role came with the TV show 'Kathakali'. Since then she has been steadily carving a niche for herself as a versatile performer. Her versatile talents have made her one of the most sought after actors in India.
Anushka Shetty's acting skills have not remained confined to the TV sets. She was a member of the cast of 'Anurag' as well as one of the leading female characters in the movie 'Sakhi'. A fan of cinema and theatre, she loves to dance along with her fans and enjoy music concerts. Her favorite music genre is classical and she is also passionate about films and theatre. She is one of the most sought after models for her clothing and footwear collection, especially for women.
Anushka Shetty has also been a hit at the movies because of her roles in various films. She is best known for her role as a thief in 'Sholay', which has been one of the highest grossing movies of all time. She later went on to win her role as the female lead in 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. In 'Dharmakan', she played a key role as a woman who is the owner of a fruit shop. She is also known for her part as a dancer in the film 'Main Premchaiya'.
Anushka Shetty is one of the rare Indian actresses who has managed to break through with both Hindi and Telugu cinema, thanks to the popularity of her films. She is yet to star in a mainstream film directed by Bollywood's biggest names. She was one of the few Hollywood actors whose films have been rejected by both studios in India and abroad. Though her films haven't received the kind of success that her earlier films have, she is still considered an expert and has established a good reputation. She is well known and respected in her field and has managed to earn critical acclaim as well as acceptance by film audiences.
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