On International Yoga Day, Anushka Shetty’s success story is a testimony of how a person’s life can change in unexpected circumstances. She is currently one of the most popular actresses in South Indian cinema, having played highly convincing roles in popular films.
But before all the stardom and success, she lived a different phase of her life. Before establishing herself as a popular face, she was a yoga teacher and spent her time teaching others about fitness and wellness.
From a certified yoga instructor to her first movie break
Raised under the name Sweety Shetty, Anushka first studied in Bengaluru and received yoga training from Bharat Thakur, the famous yoga teacher. Anushka was certified as a yoga instructor and dedicated the first few years of her life to practicing yoga with the help of her students.
This was the time when acting was far from Anushka’s mind. Fate had different plans for her. Director Meher Ramesh apparently spotted her during a yoga class and found her screen presence and personality very attractive.
Anushka was later recommended to film director Puri Jagannadh, who chose to cast her in the 2005 Telugu film ‘Super’.
Anushka Shetty’s rise as one of the biggest stars of South cinema
After her first film, Anushka has continuously developed her career by giving some amazing performances in films like Bhaagamathie, Vikramarkudu and Arundhati.
Anushka’s ability to play the character of a commercial artist and an acting role made her unique among other actors of her generation. But the biggest milestone in her career was getting the opportunity to play the role of Devasena in the serial ‘Baahubali’ directed by SS
Rajamouli. She became famous all over the world due to her excellent portrayal as a spunky queen and emerged as one of the best actresses in Hindi films.
Anushka’s journey of discipline, patience and renewal
What makes Anushka’s story unique is her discipline in becoming an actress who is a yoga lover. Whether she was preparing for a difficult job or deciding what project to work on, she always stuck to her own terms. She even went so far as to gain weight to portray herself in “Size Zero.” She recently appeared in the film ‘Ghati’ and has some exciting projects lined up for the future. In celebrating the virtues of yoga, such as balance, focus and personal growth, Anushka Shetty’s story is truly an inspiration.
