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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Telegu superstar Mahesh Babu's niece who founded a company while still at college. Check educational qualifications of Anoushka Ranjit
Educational Background Building a Company in College Away from the Film World While many from film families naturally gravitate towards the entertainment industry, Anoushka Ranjit—niece of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu—has carved her own professional identity far from the arc lights. At just 22, she has already co-founded a student-run company and is well on her way to becoming a legal professional. Anoushka Ranjit is the daughter of veteran Hindi film actress Shilpa Shirodkar , who made her debut in 1989 and went on to appear in several successful films through the 1990s. Shilpa is the younger sister of Namrata Shirodkar, former Miss India and actress, who is married to Mahesh Babu . Despite her family's deep roots in cinema, Anoushka chose a different in the United Kingdom to Shilpa and her banker husband Aparesh Ranjit—who holds a double MBA—Anoushka has spent much of her life focused on academics and entrepreneurship Anoushka's academic journey began at North London Collegiate School in Dubai, where she earned her high school diploma between 2017 and 2021. During her time there, she demonstrated leadership and initiative, founding both the Politics Society and Babel Magazine. She was also an active member of the school's Charity 2020, she furthered her academic exposure through a Global Leadership Summer Course in Politics and International Relations at Oxford Royale Academy. That experience paved the way for her enrollment at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where she is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and Modern History. Additionally, reports confirm that she is also studying law at the University of Law in still a student, Anoushka co-founded Pulse Creative Collective in March 2023. The initiative began by organizing community-focused events in St Andrews and rapidly expanded to include radio programming, magazine production, and creative collaboration platforms. Within the first 10 months, the company reportedly generated over £8,000 in profit and scaled its operations from 5 to 65 team members across seven parallel, Anoushka served as a student representative at the University of St Andrews and worked as a mentor for incoming undergraduates. She has also undertaken internships, including a legal role at Greenko Group in Hyderabad and an earlier stint with VFS Global in Anoushka once harbored dreams of acting, she ultimately prioritized academics and entrepreneurship over film. Her mother, Shilpa, who took a long break from acting to raise her, has often spoken about the importance of education—particularly noting in interviews with Pinkvilla that she herself did not finish high school, while her husband and daughter pursued rigorous academic staying out of the limelight, Anoushka shares a strong bond with her extended family. She is often seen spending time with her aunt Namrata Shirodkar and cousins, Sitara and Gautam Ghattamaneni. Her social media presence reflects her interests in fashion and travel, garnering admiration for her style and individuality.
News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Who Is Anoushka Ranjit? Shilpa Shirodkar's Daughter, A Budding Lawyer And Entrepreneur
Last Updated: Check out everything about actress Shilpa Shirodkar's daughter Anoushka Ranjit. Veteran actress Shilpa Shirodkar rose to immense stardom with her participation in Bigg Boss 18. But months later, it was her daughter, Anoushka Ranjit's graduation ceremony that made Shilpa the proudest. Do you know about the 22-year-old girl who despite hailing from a film family, preferred to stay away from the media? Who is Anoushka Ranjit? Anoushka Ranjit was born to Shilpa Shirodkar and her UK-based banker husband Aparesh Ranjit. The Bollywood actress who tied the knot in 2000 was blessed with their princess in 2003. Soon after she married Aparesh, Namrata Shirodkar's younger sister took a sabbatical from her film career and moved to London with her husband. Thirteen years later, the actress relocated to Mumbai to restart her career once again. Shilpa's daughter continued her studies at various reputed institutes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by anoushka (@anoushkaranjit) Anoushka Ranjit's educational background According to her LinkedIn profile, Anoushka pursued her high school diploma from September 2017 to June 2021 at the prestigious North London Collegiate School Dubai. During her studies, she was the Founder and Chair of the Politics Society, Founder of Babel Magazine, and a leading member of the Charity Committee, which laid the foundation for her further studies. She also pursued a Global Leadership Summer Course, in Politics and International Relations at Oxford Royale in 2020. Following this, Anoushka pursued a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and Modern History from the University of St Andrews. After she graduated from the same, her mother shared a series of photographs with a meaningful note opening up about her proud moment. Currently, the 22-year-old is studying law at the University of Law in London as per multiple reports. Anoushka's professional front At the mere age of 22, Anoushka has already cemented her name as one of the world's young entrepreneurs. She is the co-founding director of Pulse Creative Collective, a student-run company which hosts numerous community-driven events, radio shows, magazines and other creative endeavours in St Andrews, London. Ahead of that, she was part of several activities at the University of St Andrews, including being a Student Representative. Previously, she worked as a Legal Intern at the Greenko Group in Hyderabad, Telangana, India and as an Operations Team Member intern at the VFS Global in Dubai. Anoushka Ranjit's bond with family Shilpa's daughter is quite close with her aunt, Namrata Shirodkar, as well as cousins Sitara and Gautam Ghattamaneni. They are often spotted hanging out together across borders. Additionally, Anoushka is a fashionista and a travel enthusiast. Her social media handle is filled with such sweet glimpses from her personal life. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anoushka Shankar reveals how losing dad Ravi Shankar and Nirbhaya case helped her break silence on sexual abuse: 'When you carry a big wound like that...'
Anoushka Shankar revealed how her father's death and the Nirbhaya case intertwined. The events led her to speak about her sexual abuse experience. She felt compelled to speak out during the global outcry after the Nirbhaya tragedy. Anoushka explained how her father's passing gave her the freedom to share her story. She also addressed class perceptions related to sexual violence. In a deeply personal and powerful revelation, Anoushka Shankar has opened up about the convergence of grief and outrage that led her to break her silence on sexual abuse. Speaking with journalist Barkha Dutt on Mojo Story, the acclaimed sitarist reflected on the emotional storm she faced in December 2012—coping with the death of her father, the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar , while the nation reeled from the brutal Nirbhaya gang rape . Just five days after the loss of her father, the nation was shaken by the Nirbhaya gang rape in Delhi—a tragedy that left a lasting impact on Anoushka. The two events, though separate, became deeply intertwined in her memory. She described it as a time of overwhelming grief and chaos—mourning the death of her father and guru, navigating the Grammy season, and processing the horror of Nirbhaya's assault. For Anoushka, the personal and the political merged into one emotional reckoning that would alter her forever. She described that period as a 'trauma bubble'—an intense mix of grief, rage, and emotional upheaval that blurred the lines between personal loss and collective outrage. The Nirbhaya case , she noted, sparked a global outcry unlike anything she had seen before. For the first time in her memory, the world was united in discussing a single incident of sexual violence. To her, it wasn't just a tragedy—it was a moment, a rare opportunity to speak out and be heard. It was in the midst of this emotional upheaval that the sitarist found the strength to speak publicly about her own experience with sexual abuse. She reflected on how the perception of her life as 'charmed' often felt at odds with the pain she carried in silence. Living with a hidden wound, she said, created a deep disconnect between how others saw her and the reality of her inner world—one that she could no longer keep hidden. Anoushka also reflected on how her father's passing gave her the emotional freedom to share her story more openly. While he had known about her experience, she admitted that the thought of causing him pain had held her back. With his absence, that emotional barrier faded, allowing her to speak her truth without the weight of how it might affect him. In many ways, his passing created the space she needed to finally reclaim her voice. She also pointed to the role of class in shaping the public response to the Nirbhaya case. She suggested that the incident may have gained such widespread attention partly because the victim came from a middle-class background. This, she noted, highlighted a troubling misconception—that sexual violence is tied to class. The narrative, she said, revealed just how deeply flawed public perceptions remain about who can be affected by such trauma.
Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anoushka Shankar says father Pt Ravi Shankar's death made her ‘a little freer' to share her story of sexual abuse: ‘I was in immediate grief'
Acclaimed sitarist Anoushka Shankar, celebrated for her genre-defying compositions and her own formidable place in the world of music, recently spoke to Mojo Story in a deeply personal conversation. In the interview, she reflected on grief, trauma, and how public and private tragedies fused during a transformative period in her life. She recounted the emotional turbulence she experienced following the death of her father and guru, the legendary Pt. Ravi Shankar, in December 2012. Just five days after his passing, the brutal gang rape of a young woman in Delhi, widely referred to as the Nirbhaya case, shook the nation and the world. 'So I lost my greatest musical collaborator, I lost my teacher, and then of course we had this Grammy experience going on. There was also a whole other aspect happening for me, which I connected to major life events that, technically, weren't related. But five days after my father passed away, the Nirbhaya attack happened. I was already deep in the grief of losing my father when that news broke. And so, for me, I can never think about one without the other, because they both intensified something within me, this trauma bubble of grief, anger, and outrage. It was all one thing, really.' Anoushka also opened up about her own experience with sexual abuse. She addressed the disconnect between public perception and private reality, especially in the context of her being viewed as someone who had a 'charmed life.' 'I'll just rewind a little bit. You know, in so many ways, like we touched on earlier, I had a very fortunate upbringing. I had a lot of incredible things in my life. But one of the narratives that, as a human and as a young woman in the press, used to rankle me was this idea that I'd just had a charmed life, that I had a silver spoon, that nothing bad had ever happened to me, and that I'd just swanned into this industry. And you know, sexual abuse… as I say, everyone has a spectrum. It's not like that was the only thing. But when you carry a big wound like that, and it's a secret, it feels very disjointed from how you're seen, compared to how you actually feel as a human being,' she told Barkha Dutt. Also Read | 'As I grew, I realised music was safe and I could allow more of myself into it': Anoushka Shankar Anoushka said her father's death may have played a role in her decision to speak out more openly, noting that he had been aware of her experience, but that his passing brought a kind of emotional release. 'I think perhaps my father passing away made me feel a little freer to share my story publicly. He knew my story, but any pain that he might've gone through with me sharing it in a wider context was no longer relevant. I was in immediate grief. I wasn't thinking so much as feeling.' The Nirbhaya case, Anoushka said, marked a turning point in public discourse around sexual violence. For her, it was a moment of great reckoning, both personally and collectively. 'One of the things I really experienced about the gang rape in Delhi was that it was, in my living memory, the first time the whole world was talking about one story of sexual violence. I don't remember a time before that when everyone, everywhere, was focused on sexual violence. That was an opportunity. That was a moment. And any way that any one of us could help galvanize it, make it bigger, felt important.' She also addressed the troubling social undercurrents that surfaced in the aftermath of the case, particularly how class and social status shaped the narrative around the victim. 'But there was a little sub strand to the narrative. And I say this with no diminishment whatsoever, but perhaps the reason her story, as opposed to others, got picked up so much was because of the strata she came from. Because she was middle class. Because that made it feel more shocking for people, that someone from that class could have it happen to them. That narrative really showed me how much misapprehension there is around who this can happen to, and how universal it is. And so I knew that with my story, regardless of how much detail I chose to share or not share, if people thought of me as the person with the silver spoon, the person who had it all, then for me to say, 'Uh-uh, me too. This happens everywhere. This can happen to anyone,' that felt really important to me.'
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bigg Boss 18 fame Shilpa Shirodkar shares proud moments from her daughter Anoushka's graduation day; writes ‘You have worked so hard to achieve your dream'
Bigg Boss 18 fame and former Bollywood actress Shilpa Shirodkar recently shared a heartwarming glimpse into a major milestone in her family's life. Her daughter, Anoushka Ranjit, has graduated from the prestigious University of St. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Andrews in the UK, and the proud mother took to social media to mark the joyous occasion. Shilpa posted a series of photos and videos from the graduation ceremony, capturing moments of pride, joy, and celebration. From Anoushka walking the stage to emotional family moments, the visuals reflected a day filled with love and accomplishment. In an emotional note accompanying the pictures, Shilpa wrote, 'Our dear Anoushka, Graduated to move on to the next phase of her life. Sitting there and watching you on that stage was the best moment of our lives. You make us so so so proud. You have worked so hard to achieve your dream, my girl. No one owns this moment — it's YOURS. Be proud of yourself and keep flying.' She further added, 'Today Maa and Papa must be so happy and celebrating your success in heaven and showering you with blessings and love. Keep shining my little big girl and remember don't let the world shrink you.' The touching post also received love from family members. Shilpa's sister, Namrata Shirodkar, commented, 'So so so proud of u my beautiful baby and super proud of ur parents to make this happen for u. Shine on my little paplu.' Shilpa, who has always kept her family close to her heart, gave her fans a glimpse of her emotional side — not as a star, but as a proud mother witnessing her daughter's dreams come true.
