Anushka Sharma's comeback divides social media; Netizens defend the actress as some fans call her 'unrecognizable'

Anushka Sharma has been keeping a low profile for a while now, leaving her fans eagerly waiting for her return. Their wait finally came to an end when the actress resurfaced in a recent advertisement, but her appearance sparked quite a buzz on social media. Featuring in a promotional video for a jewelry brand that dropped on Tuesday, Anushka's look caught everyone off guard. While fans were thrilled to see her back in the spotlight, many couldn't help but notice a difference in her appearance, with several netizens taking to social media to speculate whether the actress had undergone any cosmetic procedures.

Netizens question Anushka Sharma's looks

Several users pointed out that something about Anushka's appearance seemed different from what they were used to seeing. "Is this edited work or work done on the face? Either way, it's not looking natural. Also, lately there's something about her that doesn't sit right; I don't know what," one user remarked. Another chimed in with a similar observation, commenting, "Something is off about her face; not sure what." The confusion among fans was further echoed by a third user who simply stated, "She looks unrecognizable here."

Fans gush over Anushka Sharma's beauty

Meanwhile, a section of social media users celebrated the actress, marveling at how stunning she looked. "Oh, come on, you are telling me that she is 38? She slayed everywhere, anywhere. "So beautiful, Nushkiee <3," gushed one admirer. Another was left completely awestruck by her appearance in the ad, writing, "You in that sari, my jaw just dropped. Beautifullllll."

Among the defenders was also a user who called out the double standards of those criticizing the actress, offering a more grounded perspective. "People here commenting about her face, you are the same people who scream about plastic surgeries gone wrong on actresses. As a mother of 2, she looks great. I mean, as a mother of one, I can say it's so hard to get back in shape. Your metabolism has gone to dogs, and it takes ages to feel mentally normal, let alone physically. Give some grace to women out there. I'm not a big Anushka fan myself (given her holier-than-thou attitude and her ability to look through people). But I'm speaking for women in general out there," the user wrote.

Anushka Sharma awaits release of ‘Chakda Xpress'

On the work front, Anushka Sharma was last seen in the 2018 film Zero alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Since then, she has been focusing on her career as a producer. However, fans are eagerly waiting to see her back on screen in the upcoming biopic ‘Chakda Xpress,' where she plays the role of former Indian cricket star Jhulan Goswami. The film has been generating a lot of buzz, but so far there has been no official announcement about when it will release.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”