Anushka Sharma to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan

Model Anushka Sharma will play Shah Rukh Khan's leading lady in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, which is being directed by Aditya Chopra.

Yash Chopra, Chairman, Yash Raj Films, Thursday announced that the 19-year-old from Bangalore has been selected to play the female lead.

'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," said Yash Chopra.

'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,' he added.

Chopra said that Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi will go on the floors May 16 and will hit theatres worldwide on Dec 12.

So far Aditya has wielded the megaphone for two films - he debuted as a director with super hit Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and his second film was Mohabbatein.

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King Khan:Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan was born on the 2nd of Novemeber 1965 in Gurgaon, Haryana. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. He celebrates his 42 nd birthday today. (2nd Nov, 2007)

Shah Rukh Khan was a star student in school. He was bestowed upon, The Sword of Honour which was awarded to the best outgoing student.

Shah Rukh Khan's father, Meer Taj Mohammad passed away when he was just 16 after losing his mental balance.

Shah Rukh Khan was nicknamed 'Mail Train' in school because he won the 200 and 400 meter sprint championships.

Shah Rukh Khan thinks he would've been a hockey player had his doctor not forbidden him from becoming a sportsperson after he injured his back.

Shah Rukh Khan is a graduate in Economics from Delhi's Hansraj College, and a post graduate in Mass Communication form Jamia Millia Islamia University, in Delhi.

Shah Rukh Khan has a dog named Toebecca

Shah Rukh Khan has a dog named Toebecca.

Shah Rukh Khan was very weak in Hindi at school.

Shah Rukh Khan with John Abraham for Pepsi commercial

In the film Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, his son Aryan Khan played the young Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh's dream woman is Madeleine Stowe.

Shah Rukh is tech savvy and loves video games and computers

priyanka with her co-actor sharukh

priyanka with sharukh khan

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Shahrukh Khan poses with a Tag Heuer Monaco Sixty Nine timepiece, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006.

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Shahrukh Khan smiles as he arrives for the premiere of the hindi version of the animated Hollywood film 'The Incredibles called Hum Hain Lajawab, where he has lent his voice, in Bombay, India, late Monday, Dec. 13, 2004.

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Shahrukh Khan speaks at a press conference to announce the HELP Telethon Concert in aid of Tsunami victims in Bombay, India, late Monday, Jan. 24, 2005.

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Shah Rukh Khan raise his hands to cheer the Indian cricket team at a promotional event cum send-off for members of the Indian cricket team, on the eve of their departure to participate in the World Cup in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007.