Anushka Manchanda

Singer, Music Producer, Composer, Creative Entrepreneur, Actor, Activist, Former VJ

Indian Delhi, India

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Music Producer, Composer, Creative Entrepreneur, Actor, Activist, Former VJ
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/02/1984
Age42 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameAnushka Manchanda
NicknameAnu and Pop Diva
Zodiac sign/Sun signAquarius
Alternative NamesKiss Nuka
Current AddressMumbai

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight50 Kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack
Body Measurements34-25-34 inches
HairstyleShort and Wavy

Educational Qualification(s)

12th grade
Music Production course in New York

Personal Life

HobbiesReading fictions, nail art, music production, acting

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsGaurav Arya
HusbandN/A

Family

FatherNot Known
MotherTerry Manchanda
Siblings
SisterN/A
BrotherShikhar Manchanda (Younger)

Career

Debut
SingingViva (2002)
FilmDulha Mil Gaya (2010)
TVLoins of Punjab Presents (2007)
Tamil Playback SingingManmadhan (2004)
ControversiesNot Known
Career Highlights
  • Member of India's first all-girl band Viva
  • VJ and host for Channel [V] and MTV
  • Playback singer in Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada film industries
  • Collaborated with music directors like Vishal-Shekhar, Salim-Suleiman, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Pritam, Amit Trivedi
  • Voice over artist for brands like Levis, Vodafone, Sony, Lakme, Dove, Nivea
  • Actress in the film Angry Indian Goddesses
  • Winner of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2 (2008)
Awards and Achievements
  • 1 nomination (IMDb)
  • People's Choice Awards at several film festivals for Angry Indian Goddesses

Favourites

Favourite FoodGoan Fish curry and coriander chicken
Favourite ActorKeanu Reeves and Naseeruddin Shah
Favourite Film2 Days in Paris, Mr India, Omkara, Wake Up Sid and Underworld
Favourite MusicianRekha Bhardwaj, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Alter Ego, Prodigy, Aerosmith, Bubble, Frou Frou, Sean Paul, Death Cab For Cutie, Reverse Polarity, Shkabang and Pentagram
Favourite DestinationDharamsala

Style Quotient

Always on the list as one of the best dressed women in the country

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Anushka was a member of India's pioneering pop girl band, Viva, established in 2002.
2. While preparing for her SAT exams with plans to study in New York, Anushka ventured into the singing world after participating in a talent hunt reality show.
3. She began her career as a VJ for Channel [V], later transitioning to playback singing and debuting with 'O Mahire' from the film 'Manmadhan' in 2004.
4. In 2010, Anushka competed in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4' and was the first contestant to be eliminated.
5. Anushka emerged victorious in 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2' in 2008.
6. Her hobbies include creating nail art, with black being her preferred color.
7. Besides Hindi, Anushka has performed songs in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, despite lacking knowledge of these languages.
8. She has teamed up with her brother Shikhar Yuvraj Manchanda to produce music for advertisements.
9. She is known for her activism, using her platforms to amplify messages of equality, animal rights, and a more sustainable earth.
10. Her first Bollywood track 'Golmaal' went platinum.
11. Her first Telugu and Tamil tracks 'Mila Mila' and 'Thee Pidikke' were superhits.
12. She was featured in the list of 15 breakthrough actors from the Toronto Film Festival for her role in Angry Indian Goddesses.
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