Anushka Sharma is celebrating her 38th birthday on May 1, 2026. While the actress has stayed away from the big screen for years, one of her old interviews grabbed our attention for her sharp reaction to comparisons with Deepika Padukone. On this occasion, let’s revisit one of her boldest throwback moments.
Well, Anushka has been on a film hiatus since the release of Shah Rukh Khan‘s Zero in December 2018. During this phase, she focused on her production house Clean Slate Filmz and family life with children Vamika and Akaay. Though she completed filming for Chakda Xpress, the project was never released. On her birthday, we revisit the time she made headlines for her outspoken comments. Read on to know!
When Anushka Sharma Gave Sharp Response To Deepika Padukone Comparisons
In a 2012 interview with TOI, Anushka Sharma addressed rumours of rivalry with Deepika Padukone. She made it clear that she never understood why the two actresses were constantly compared. She said, “There is no comparison between Deepika and me. Nothing links us. We do different kind of films. In fact, she has done more films. I’ve been choosy. I have not picked up just about any role that came my way.”
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She also denied claims that she lowered her endorsement fees to land brand deals. The actress added, “I don’t need to do that. I have enough brands. And each one of them has renewed the contract, some of them for the third time. I don’t think that’s happening with other heroines. I must be doing something right.”
Anushka Sharma Said She Earned Her Position
The actress also spoke about her market standing and said she reached that level through work and consistency. She said, “Today I command a premium. I have earned it. And I don’t need to slash my prices. The best brands and filmmakers work with me happily and pay what I demand. But these are things that you don’t flaunt.”
Anushka Sharma also reacted to reports around casting choices and industry gossip. She revealed, “A friend of Deepika had called up to say that she is doing Yeh Jawaani Hai Diwani and not Anushka. My ‘friends’ don’t call, do they? I am Kashyap’s and Hirani’s choice. She is Ayan’s and whosoever’s. I never pull anybody down. That makes me nice, right?”
Anushka ended the interview with one of her strongest statements while calling out negativity in the industry. She said, “Stop throwing garbage at me since I don’t throw garbage at you. We call ourselves cool, but we are actually not.”
Anushka’s Career And Comeback Buzz
Anushka Sharma made her debut in 2008 with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opposite Shah Rukh Khan. She later delivered successful films like Band Baaja Baaraat, PK, Sultan and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. She also built a strong reputation as a producer with projects like NH10 and Pari.
It has now been nearly eight years since Anushka appeared in a theatrical release. However, reports suggest the actress is in talks for multiple projects and could soon make her much-awaited return to cinema.
