Anushka chosen as Shah Rukh’s girl for Rab Ne…

After weeks of speculation and endless rumours, Yash Raj Films have officially announced the name of the actress to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan in (what could be this year’s biggest hit) Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

Little known model, 19 year old Anushka Sharma has been chosen for the ‘golden’ part. The teenager is from Bangalore and is thrilled to be paired opposite a much older Shah Rukh Khan. During the last Fashion Week, Anushka was one of the models picked for Wendell Roderick’s finale. Since then she has been doing product endorsements.

Says head of Yash Raj Films, Yash Chopra, “We were looking first and foremost for someone who could truly embody the spirit of small town Punjab and we know we have found her in Anushka Sharma. And while she has no previous acting experience, we have seen that unique spark in her that makes us confident that she will be a standout even opposite Shah Rukh.”

Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and even Kajol were some of the names being touted by the media, before this announcement came to fold.

Have a look at the girl yourself and let us have your views on her… do you think she has the right looks for a big budget Yash Raj film, or should they have gone with a well known already established actress? And, like us, don’t you think she has similarities with last year’s debutante Sonam Kapoor? Please use the comments section below for your feedback.

Anushka is Shah Rukh’s girl in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi