There has been much speculation about who will star opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Aditya Chopra’s Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Would it be Deepika again, Sonam or a newcomer? We can finally answer that question and tell you that it is indeed a newcomer and her name is Anushka Sharma. The 19-year old model has landed the role of a lifetime in the highly anticipated film for her debut.

Yash Chopra said, “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. 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."

Scheduled to go to the floors next Friday, May 16th, we will have to wait until December 12th to see the final product! We will of course be keeping up with all the news about Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and will be sure to report it to you so watch this space for more!