Anushka Shetty birthday: Lesser-known facts about the Baahubali actor

Anushka Shetty of Baahubali fame, turns 38 today, November 7. She is widely known for her contribution to the Telugu film industry. Her female-centric films like Vedam, Bhaagamathie, and Size Zero were much-loved by the audience. After impressing her fans with Baahubali, Anushka is gearing up for her upcoming flick Nishabdham. On her special day, we list down a few lesser-known facts about her career and personal life which her fans may not be aware of.

Lesser known facts about Anushka Shetty

1. According to reports, Anushka Shetty’s real name is 'Sweety Shetty'. She changed it after entering the film industry. Reports say that her Baahubali director Rajamouli always calls her Sweety. In a few posts shared by her fans on social media, many have called her as Sweety Shetty.

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2. Anushka Shetty was reportedly a teacher before she dived into her career of acting. Reports say that after Anushka completed her graduation, she was a tutor for a couple of years. She has revealed in one of her interviews with the media that she was keen on teaching school children.

3. Before venturing into films, Anushka Shetty also was a yoga instructor. In an interview with a daily, she revealed that it was the best phase of her life. She reportedly took her training under yoga instructor Bharat Thakur.

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4. Anushka Shetty’s character Jejamma, in her film Arundhati (2009) was reported to be one of the most unique characters in her career. Arundhati was not just a box office money-spinner, but reportedly was the highest-grossing films of that year.

5. For one of Anushka’s films titled Size Zero (2015), Anushka reportedly gained about 20 kilos to give a realistic feel to her character of Soundarya in the film. According to reports, she took it as a challenge as it was a very difficult task for the actor.

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