Anushka Ranjan
Quick Facts
Biography
Anushka S Ranjan is an Indian film actress and model.She has modeled 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 the premium jewellery brand “Varuna D’Jani”.
Early life and background
She was born on 01-10-1990 in Mumbai to Shashi Ranjan and actor/director from FTII and the Publisher of GR8 Magazine and Anu Ranjan the Founder of The Indian Television Academy. Her Father is from Haryana and mother is of Punjabi descent. She has a younger sister Akansha Ranjan.She did her schooling from Jamnabai Narsee School and her 2 years acting diploma from Whistling Woods 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 theatre with Nadira Babbar. She has trained in Kathak Dance under the supervision of Guruji Viru Krishna.
Philanthrophy
Anushka acts as the spokesmodel for her mother Anu Ranjan’s NGO, BETI.
Acting
She made her debut in Hindi Cinema with the Romantic Comedy, 'Wedding Pullav' in October 2015 directed by Ace Cinematographer Binod Pradhan.
Awards and nominations
Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
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2015 | Wedding Pullav | TSR National Film Awards | Best Debut Actor (Female) | Won |
Big Star Entertainment Awards | Best Female Debut | Nominated | ||
Colors Stardust Awards | Best Female Debut | Nominated |