MUMBAI: Having acted in many Bollywood films, Anushka Sharma has carved a path for herself in showbiz.

The diva has proved her mettle in her films. Her work profile comprises different types of films. Some of her projects include Band Baaja Baaraat, PK, Sanju, and Sultan to name a few. 

Talking about Sultan, it sees her in the role of a wrestler. She essayed the role of Aarfa Ali Khan, Salman Khan’s character Sultan Ali Khan’s wife. Anushka wowed the movie lovers with her amazing performance. 

However, did you know Anushka was scared to play the role of a wrestler?

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During the trailer launch of the 2016 film, the actress had revealed, “Earlier, I was very scared as I don’t look like a wrestler. We have a perception that wrestlers are of a particular size. I used to often question producer Aditya Chopra how can this happen (looking like a wrestler). But when I did some research I found out that there were people internationally who looked like me. I learnt the moves and the technical way of doing it (wrestling). I am very happy I did it as now if I see wrestling, I will come to know how it happens. I am grateful for the opportunity. I was sure we will not use body-double. I felt if I have learnt something, I want to show it properly. I worked hard and I am happy I got to do it.” 

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Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner, Sultan released on 6 July 2016. It stars Salman Khan opposite Anushka Sharma. 

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Credit: Hindustan Times

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