Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, VJ, Singer, Model |
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| Nationality | Australian, Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/01/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Khartoum, Sudan, Africa |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Latest News about Anusha Dandekar
15/05/2025
Anusha Dandekar's Marathi film 'Juna Furniture' gained international recognition after being showcased at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, in which she starred, drew attention for its unique storytelling and contributed to her growing reputation in regional cinema beyond her established work in Bollywood and as a VJ.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Vj Anusha |
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| Debut | Film Debut: Mumbai Matinee (2003), TV Debut: MTV's House of Style (2002) |
| Current Residence | Mumbai, India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Dancing and Singing, Travel, fitness, reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Single |
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| Children | Sahara |
Family
| Father | Shashidhar Dandekar |
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| Mother | Sulabha Dandekar |
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| Children | Sahara |
Career
| Years Active: 2003–present | |
| Awards: Cosmopolitan’s Best VJ (2008); Maharashtra Times Best Debut (2006) | |
| MTV Host & Judge: Hosted shows like MTV Dance Crew, Teen Diva, and judged India’s Next Top Model. | |
| Music: Released first English single Better Than Your Ex in June 2012. | |
| Film Debut: Appeared in Bollywood’s Mumbai Matinee (2003), followed by Viruddh (2005) opposite Amitabh Bachchan. | |
| Regional Cinema: Debuted in Marathi film Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha (2012) and starred in Baap Manus (2023). |
Favourites
| Food | Junk food |
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| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actress | Miranda Kerr |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/anushadandekar/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anusha relocated from Sydney to Mumbai at the age of 19 in 2002. | |
| 2. She participated in MTV's veejay search to pursue her dream job. | |
| 3. In the same year, she began hosting MTV's House of Style. | |
| 4. Anusha made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the film Mumbai Matinee. | |
| 5. She performed a popular item number called Lut Gaye in the movie. | |
| 6. Anusha received the Best VJ Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female Award in 2009. | |
| 7. In 2010, she was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful Women in India by Femina Magazine. | |
| 8. Anusha launched her first single, Better Than Your EX, in 2012. | |
| 9. She resides in India with her two sisters, while their parents live in Sydney, Australia. | |
| 10. During her childhood, Anusha won the Lion’s Den Award for her charitable work. | |
| 11. In June 2024, Anusha addressed rumors about her ex-boyfriend's claims, emphasizing her focus on avoiding sensationalism regarding her personal life. | |
| 12. In 2025, her Marathi film Juna Furniture received attention at Cannes. |