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 |
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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 | In June 2022, she welcomed a baby girl and named her 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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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. |