Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Music Producer, Composer, Creative Entrepreneur, Actor, Activist, Former VJ |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/02/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Anushka Manchanda |
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| Nickname | Anu and Pop Diva |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
| Alternative Names | Kiss Nuka |
| Current Address | Mumbai |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 50 Kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Body Measurements | 34-25-34 inches |
| Hairstyle | Short and Wavy |
Educational Qualification(s)
| 12th grade | |
| Music Production course in New York |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Reading fictions, nail art, music production, acting |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Gaurav Arya |
| Husband | N/A |
Family
| Father | Not Known | ||||
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| Mother | Terry Manchanda | ||||
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Career
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| Controversies | Not Known | ||||||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Food | Goan Fish curry and coriander chicken |
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| Favourite Actor | Keanu Reeves and Naseeruddin Shah |
| Favourite Film | 2 Days in Paris, Mr India, Omkara, Wake Up Sid and Underworld |
| Favourite Musician | Rekha Bhardwaj, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Alter Ego, Prodigy, Aerosmith, Bubble, Frou Frou, Sean Paul, Death Cab For Cutie, Reverse Polarity, Shkabang and Pentagram |
| Favourite Destination | Dharamsala |
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. |