Anusha Dandekar : Wiki, Bio, Life Story, Facts, Figures and Net Worth

Anusha Dandekar (Vj Anusha) is an Indo-Australian MTV VJ, actress and singer. Dandekar was born on 9 January 1982 in Khartoum, Sudan. She has two sisters, Shibani Dandekar and Apeksha Dandekar.

Anusha starred in the musical Miss Bollywood, in which she portrayed an ambitious dancer. Her role in the film Viruddh saw her acting alongside noted Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and John Abraham. This performance won her the Best Debut at the Maharashtra Times Awards. The movie also starred Sanjay Dutt and Sharmila Tagore. She also acted as Rosa in Anthony Kaun Hai? starring Arshad Warsi and Sanjay Dutt.

Later she debuted in Marathi film industry with her role as ‘Ashwini’ in Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha. Anusha has appeared in Cosmopolitian, Elle and Seventeen and has also appeared on magazine covers. She has also been the face of several brands like Reebok, Toni&Guy, Crocs and Lee Jeans.

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Personal Life

Personal Details	Information
Full Name	Anusha Dandekar
Nickname	Vj Anusha
Alternative Names(s) (also known as)	Anusha Dandekar
Date of Birth	9 January 1982
Age (as of 2023)	41 Years
Religion	Hinduism
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Nationality	Australian, Sudanese and Indian
Birthplace	Khartoum, Sudan, Africa
Hometown	Pune, Maharashtra, India
Current Address	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Education Qualification	Graduate
Hobbies and Interests	Dancing and Singing
Languages Known	English, Hindi, Marathi
Social Media Profiles link (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)	Facebook, Instagram
Wikipedia Profile link	Anusha Dandekar
IMDb Profile link	Anusha Dandekar
Website link	N/A

Physical Appearance

Physical Stats	Information
Body Type	Slim
Body Measurements (Chest – Waist – Hips)	33-26-33 inches
Height in feet, inches, cm	5’ 5″ or 165 cm
Weight in kg, lbs	52 kg or 115 lbs
Chest	33 inches
Waist	26 inches
Biceps	N/A
Eye Colour	Grey
Hair Colour	Black
Hairstyle	Long and wavy
Distinctive Features	Her smile and her voice
Tattoos	N/A

Family and Relationships

Relationships Details	Information
Marital Status	Unmarried
Spouse – Husband	N/A
Father	Shashidhar Dandekar
Mother	Sulabha Dandekar
Children	Sahara (daughter, born in June 2022)
Siblings	Shibani Dandekar (elder sister, actress, VJ, singer, model), Apeksha Dandekar (younger sister, singer)
Affairs – Boyfriend(s)	Irfan Pathan (cricketer), Rannvijay Singh (actor and VJ), Karan Kundra (actor)
Significant Relationships	Farhan Akhtar (actor, rumored)

Career, Awards, and Achievements

Career Details	Information
Profession(s)	Actress, VJ, Singer, and Model
Debut Film	Mumbai Matinee (2003)
Notable Roles	Jenny in Viruddh (2005), Rosa in Anthony Kaun Hai? (2006), Shefali in Hello (2008), Ashwini Stevenson in Jai Jai Maharashtra Maza (2012)
Recent Films – New Movies	Bhavesh Joshi Superhero (2018)
Upcoming Films	Baap Manus (2023)
Popular Television Series	MTV’s House of Style (2002), MTV Dance Crew (2008), MTV Teen Diva (2009), MTV Rock On (2010), India’s Next Top Model (2015-2018), MTV Love School (2016-2019), Supermodel of the Year (2019-2021)
Awards and Achievements	Best VJ at the Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female Awards (2008), Best Debut Award at the Maharashtra Times Awards for Viruddh (2006), Among the 50 Most Beautiful Women in India Award by Femina Magazine (2010)
Endorsements/Brand Collaborations	Reebok, Toni & Guy, Crocs, Lee Jeans
Philanthropy/Charity Work	Lion’s Den Award for the Most Charitable Work (during childhood)
Professional Associations	N/A
Training and Education	Graduate
Production Company	N/A
Box Office Success – Hit Movies	Viruddh (2005), Anthony Kaun Hai? (2006), Hello (2008)
Critical Acclaim Movies	Viruddh (2005), Delhi Belly (2011)

Assets and Finances

Financial Profile	Information
Net Worth in Rs. and Dollars	Rs. 10 crore or $1.3 million
Per Movie Charges in Rs. and Dollars	Rs. 8 crore or $1.1 million
Per Endorsement Charges in Rs. and Dollars	Rs. 16 crore or $1.0 million
Sponsorship Deals	Reebok, Toni & Guy, Crocs, Lee Jeans
Business Ventures	Brown Skin Beauty (co-founder and CEO)
Investments	N/A
Real Estate Holdings	N/A
Luxury Items/Properties Owned	N/A
Cars Collection	BMW,Audi

Favourite Things, Likes and Dislikes

Favorite Things	Information
Favorite Actor	Shah Rukh Khan
Favorite Actress	Miranda Kerr
Favorite Film	Life Is Beautiful (1997)
Favorite Music Bands	Lana Del Rey
Favorite Sport	Cricket
Favorite Books	N/A
Favorite Color	Blue and Pink
Favorite Food	Junk food
Things s/he like	Dancing and Singing, Hosting shows, Travelling
Things s/he dislike	Trolls, Cheating and lying, Being ignored