Anushka Ranjan

For the Bollywood and Indian Television actor, see Shashi Ranjan (actor).

Anushka Ranjan
Ranjan in 2023
Born1990 or 1991 (age 33–34)[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupations
  • Film actress
  • model
Years active2015–present
Spouse
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(m. 2021)​
RelativesAkansha Ranjan Kapoor (sister)

Anushka Ranjan is an Indian actress and model . She has modelled for designers like Manish Malhotra, Vikram Phadnis, Neeta Lulla, Pria Kataris Puri, Babita Malkani, Amy Billimoria and many others. She was the Brand Ambassador for a jewellery brand known as "Varuna D'Jani".[2][1]

Early life and background

She was born in Mumbai to Shashi Ranjan, an actor/director from FTII and the Publisher of GR8 Magazine and Anu Ranjan, the Founder of The Indian Television Academy. Her younger sister is actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor.[3]

Anushka did her schooling from Jamnabai Narsee School and her 2 years acting diploma from Whistling Woods International and 1 year acting performing arts course at The ITA School of Performing Arts, followed by a 3 months course from Anupam Kher School of acting, followed by theater with Nadira Babbar. She has trained in Kathak dance under the supervision of Guruji Viru Krishna.[citation needed]

Personal life

On 21 November 2021, Ranjan tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend actor Aditya Seal in Mumbai.[4][5][6]

Philanthropy

Anushka acts as the spokesmodel for her mother Anu Ranjan's NGO, BETI.[7][8]

Acting

She made her debut in Hindi Cinema with the Romantic Comedy, Wedding Pullav,[9][10] in October 2015, directed by ace cinematographer Binod Pradhan. She had a friendly appearance in Batti Gul Meter Chalu starring Shahid Kapoor and directed by Shree Narayan Singh.

In 2020, she starred in AltBalaji's Fittrat as Amy opposite Krystle D'Souza and Aditya Seal.[11]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Wedding Pullav Anushka [12]
2018 Batti Gul Meter Chalu Rita [13]
2019 Gulabi Lens Suman Short film [14]

Web series

Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Fittrat Amrita "Amy" Sareen [15]

Music videos

Year Title Singer Ref.
2021 Meri Zindagi Mein Amit Mishra [16]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2015 BIG Star Entertainment Awards Best Actor Debut (Female) Wedding Pullav Nominated
Stardust Awards Best Acting Debut (Female) Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b "Anushka Ranjan: If you want outsiders to flourish, watch their films; raging a war on social media won't help". Hindustan Times. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Jewelry Designer Varuna D. Jani Keeps Celebs in the Loop with Her New Trinkets and Baubles". MissMalini. 13 August 2012. Archived from the original on 15 July 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Meet glam sisters Anushka Ranjan and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor". NDTV. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Anushka Ranjan-Aditya Seal's star-studded sangeet". The Indian Express. 21 November 2021. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Anushka Ranjan and Aditya Seal Wedding: Baraat Arrives, With Guests Alia Bhatt, Bhumi Pednekar, Athiya Shetty". News18. 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Anushka Ranjan, Aditya Seal exchange garlands at wedding after groom arrives with band baaja baraat. Watch | Bollywood – Hindustan Times". Hindustan Times. 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  7. ^ Ranjan, Anushka (19 August 2012). "BETI". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  8. ^ "Anushka Ranjan supports rape victims - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  9. ^ Ranjan, Anushka (7 February 2015). "Wedding Pullav". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 March 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  10. ^ Reporter, Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Senior (18 April 2017). "Vaani Kapoor and Anushka Ranjan talk girl power in Dubai". GulfNews. Archived from the original on 15 July 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2017.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "Fittrat actors Krystle D'souza and Anushka Ranjan: Blessed to work with each other". The Indian Express. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  12. ^ "'Wedding Pullav' has a more quirky and fun vibe to it, says debutante Anushka Ranjan". The Indian Express. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  13. ^ "'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' Actress Anushka Ranjan Debuts As Creative Producer With Tips". Outlook India. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  14. ^ "Watch Gulabi Lens". Disney+ Hotstar. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  15. ^ "Fittrat: Meet The Star Cast And Characters Of The Upcoming ZEE5 Original Series - Zee5 News". ZEE5. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  16. ^ "Exclusive: 'Aditya Seal is a simple person with a homely upbringing,' says Anushka Ranjan". www.mid-day.com. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
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