Anushka Sharma birthday: A look at the actor’s life away from the limelight

From being an outsider to becoming a force to reckon with, Anushka Sharma has carved her own path in the industry, becoming a trendsetter in many ways. As the actor-producer turns 33 on Saturday, we look back at her life, career and personal life with cricketer-husband Virat Kohli, with whom she welcomed her first child, Vamika, in January 2021. (Photo: Express Archives)

After being a ramp model, Anushka entered Bollywood with 2008 hit Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, and went on to become part of interesting movies like Band Baaja Baaraat, PK, Bombay Velvet, Sultan, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Sanju, Sui Dhaaga and more. (Photo: Express Archives)

She turned producer in 2015 with her banner Clean Slate Filmz which she set up with brother Karnesh Sharma. She has bankrolled films cutting across genres, including NH 10, Phillauri and Pari. Her web show Paataal Lok and Netflix film Bulbbul are both award-winning projects. (Photo: Express Archives)

Anushka's personal life started making news in 2013 when she shot for a shampoo commercial with India's star cricketer Virat Kohli. (Photo: Express Archives)

Soon after, the two started making appearances together, without officially announcing their relationship. (Photo: Virat Kohli/Instagram)

It was reported that upon his return to Mumbai from his South Africa tour in 2014, Virat met Anushka. Even Anushka kept visiting Virat during his overseas matches. (Photo: Virat Kohli/Instagram)

Anushka accompanied Virat at the Indian High Commission function in Australia and Darling Harbour in Sydney in the tour of 2014-2015. (Photo: Express Archives)

But their closeness left Anushka receiving backlash whenever Virat under performed, like the ICC World Cup 2015 semi-final against Australia or the ICC World Twenty20 2016 semi-final against West Indies. (Photo: Virat Kohli/Instagram)

To silence the trolls, Virat once also came out in support of Anushka and shared a long post on social media, slamming those who targetted the Bollywood star. (Photo: Virat Kohli/Instagram)

Anushka did not shy away from making public appearances with Virat. The viral videos of their dance at Zaheer Khan-Sagarika Ghatge's wedding reception remains fresh in fans' memory. (Photo: Virat Kohli/Instagram)

Fans even named them 'Virushka'. (Photo: Virat Kohli/Instagram)

Though Anushka kept things private, Virat started posting pictures with captions like, "Much needed break with my ❤" or "everyday is a valentine day if you want it to be. You make everyday seem like one for me ❤❤. @anushkasharma." (Photo: Virat Kohli/Instagram)

Amid speculations about their impending wedding, Anushka and Virat tied the knot on December 11, 2017 in Italy. (Photo: Anushka Sharma/Instagam)

Virat has time and again credited Anushka for bringing stability in her life and being the force behind his successful cricketing career. (Photo: Anushka Sharma/Instagam)

Anushka and Virat also gave a sneak peek into their lockdown lives last year. (Photo: Virat Kohli/Instagram)

The couple announced they were expecting their first child in August 2020. (Photo: Anushka Sharma/Instagam)

Virushka welcomed a baby girl on January 11, 2021. (Photo: Virat Kohli/Instagram)

They named their daughter, Vamika. (Photo: Anushka Sharma/Instagam)

Virat shared an adorable click of Anushka and Vamika on Women's Day. (Photo: Virat Kohli/Instagram)