Anushka Kaushik
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Anushka Kaushik | |
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| Born | July 21, 1999 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Crash Course, Ghar Waapsi, Patna Shuklla |
Anushka Kaushik (born 21 July 1999) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi-language films and web series. She is known for her performance in the Amazon Prime Video series Crash Course (2022), for which she was nominated for Best Actress (Drama Series) at the 2022 Filmfare OTT Awards, and for her role in the Disney+ Hotstar series Ghar Waapsi (2022). She also played a parallel lead role in a Hindi film Patna Shuklla (2024).
Early life and education
[edit]Kaushik hails from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.[1] She moved to Delhi for higher education and was active in dramatics during her college years before relocating to Mumbai to pursue acting.[2]
Career
[edit]Kaushik began her career by acting in short videos[1].
In 2022, she appeared in the Amazon Prime Video series Crash Course, portraying Vidhi Gupta, a student navigating the competitive coaching world in Kota.[3] The same year, she played a lead role in the Disney+ Hotstar family drama Ghar Waapsi, which earned her a nomination for Best Actress (Drama Series) at the Filmfare OTT Awards.[4]
In 2023, Kaushik starred in Garmi, a political thriller on Sony LIV, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia.[5] In 2024, she played a parallel lead alongside Raveena Tandon in the courtroom drama film Patna Shuklla,[6] a role for which the actress worked on her Bhojpuri accent.[7]
In 2024, she also appeared in the youth-oriented web series Namacool, alongside Hina Khan and Abhishek Bajaj.[8]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]- Ujda Chaman (2019) – Apsara’s sister[9]
- Thar (2022) – Supporting role[10]
- Patna Shuklla (2024) – Parallel lead[11][12]
Web series
[edit]- Who's Your Daddy? (2020) –[13]
- Ghar Waapsi (2022) –[14][15]
- Crash Course (2022) – Vidhi Gupta[2]
- Garmi (2023) – Ruchita[16]
- Maharani Season 2 (2022) – Supporting role[17]
- Lust Stories 2 (2023) - Rekha[18]
- Namacool (2024) - Minty– Lead[19]
Awards and nominations
[edit]Kaushik was nominated for Best Actress (Drama Series) at the 2022 Filmfare OTT Awards for her performance in Ghar Waapsi.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Chhabra, Bhavya. "Who Is Anushka Kaushik, A Rising Star From 'The Viral Fever' To 'Thar'". 5 Dariya News. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ a b Gaikwad, Pramod (2023-05-08). "Anushka Kaushik: Satish Kaushik sir was just like a child and the most energetic person on the set - Exclusive". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Crash Course review: Series captures the pressure of India's coaching industry". NDTV. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ T S, Akshay. "Inner Joy Trails My Inspiration : A Candid Conversation With The Creative Anushka Kaushik". L'utopia Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ Garmi Season 1 Review: Tigmanshu Dhulia's realistic portrayal of student politics and power machinations offers nothing new. Retrieved 2025-07-25 – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Anushka Kaushik to play parallel lead in Raveena Tandon starrer 'Patna Shukla'". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Anushka Kaushik on prepping for education scam drama Patna Shukla". Cinema Express. 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Hina Khan, Anushka Kaushik, and Abhishek Bajaj talk about 'Namacool'". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Movie Review: Ujda Chaman". filmfare.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Anushka Kaushik - Passion Vista Magazine". 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Patna Shuklla Review: Raveena's winning performance powers this no-nonsense legal drama". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Anuskha Kaushik to star in Patna Shukla". Cinema Express. 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Find Out 'Who's Your Daddy?' Soon - Glamsham". glamsham.com. 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ Cyril, Grace (2022-07-24). "Ghar Waapsi Review: Vishal Vashishtha's show will make you miss your family gupshups". India Today. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ Jain, Arushi (2022-07-22). "Ghar Waapsi review: A relatable, endearing show". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ Jhunjhunwala, Sanchita. "Garmi Review: Tigmanshu Dhulia's Web Series On College And Crime Is Not Just Another Take On Student Politics". Zoom TV. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Shoot life: Anushka Kaushik is in love with aesthetics, culture of Rajasthan". The Times of India. 2023-05-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ India, G. Q. (2023-07-03). "Lust Stories 2 ending explained: Here's what happens at the end of every short film". GQ India. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Namacool trailer: Hina Khan starrer promises laughter-filled college saga". The Statesman. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2022: Complete Nominations List". The Times of India. 2022-12-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-25.