An actress isn’t just a pretty face or an hourglass figure anymore. Like women in different sectors are breaking glass ceilings and pushing the envelope, the Hindi film heroine too has evolved into a multifaceted personality. Today, she’s no longer content being in the hero’s shadow or his arm candy. Rather, she demands an equal amount of screen time. And also equal pay. Off-screen too, she’s no dainty magnolia but has a core of steel holding her up, braving everything the world throws at her, building a monument out of the bricks. She speaks up not only for her rights but also for the rights of those, who aren’t as fortunate as her. She’s not merely a mannequin for brands but is the face of several movements. She’s supporting causes not just through money or influence but is also willing to get her hands dirty out on the frontline. Unapologetic about glamour, untiring in grit, she’s a force to reckon with…
Anushka Sharma
SHE HAS BEEN A TOP-RATED ACTRESS EVER SINCE SHE APPEARED OPPOSITE SHAH RUKH KHAN IN HER DEBUT FILM RAB NE BANA DI JODI (2008). But Anushka wasn’t just content with being a top actor. She turned producer with NH10, forming her own production company Clean Slate Films. Her other productions are the horror film Pari and the ghost comedy Phillauri. Recently, her production for the OTT platform Paatal Lok won her much applause. The banner is slowly acquiring a reputation for off-kilter stuff. She went into full entrepreneurial mode by launching her own line of clothing called Nush. She’s been known to lean towards comfort when it comes to fashion and has spoken about her fondness towards clothes with pockets.
This story is from the October 2020 edition of Filmfare.
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