Anushka Sharma once responded sarcastically when her popularity was likened to that of Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor.

Anushka Sharma reacted to being compared to Deepika Padukone 

In a previous interview, a journalist enquired about Anushka Sharma’s celebrity status, adding, “You really haven’t stirred up the industry as actresses like Deepika and Sonam have. Why?” The actress replied by stating that her talent was well-known and that she had delivered three consecutive hits in three years. Anushka made fun of her co-stars when she stated:

“I don’t know. You tell me. Having given three hits back-to-back in three years, I wonder why there is not as much hype about me as them. Actually, I am glad that I am known for my talent and not for my clothes or controversies.”

Netizens slam Anushka Sharma for her ‘pick-me’ attitude

Anushka Sharma’s previous interview became viral after it was posted on Reddit. Reactions from a wide range of social media users quickly filled the comments area. Anushka came under fire from online users for her arrogant and self-centred remarks regarding her accomplishments. One user wrote, 

“Says the person who has been relevant only thanks to her relationship for ages.” Another wrote, “You are known for being the wife of the ex-captain of the Indian cricket team.”

When Anushka Sharma reacted to the rumours of a ‘cold war’ between her and Deepika Padukone

Anushka Sharma talked candidly about the ‘cold war’ speculations involving her and Deepika Padukone in a 2013 interview with the Hindustan Times. The actress labelled all of the rumours “cooked-up stories” and likened them to the “dominos effect.” In response to rumours that she and Deepika were rivals, Anushka stated:

“I have no problems with Deepika or anyone. I am here to work and not indulge into fights. I am happy with what I am doing and she would be happy with her life. And all reports around us are false. It’s all like a dominos effect; just to cook up a story… there will be a series of lies to gossip about me. So basically it’s wrong the way women are perceived in this industry.”

Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh’s past relationship

Band Baaja Baaraat, a 2010 Bollywood film, starred Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh. After that, there were several media reports circulating that the two were dating. Anushka and Ranveer became close friends and were frequently spotted together at different occasions. Still, their reasons for parting were best known to themselves. When asked about his relationship with Anushka back in 2013, Ranveer acknowledged that their distance from one another had caused them to stop talking.

Now, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are blissfully married, and the couple has two kids, Vamika and Akaay. Conversely, Ranveer settled down with Deepika Padukone, and the two are about to become parents.