Anushka Sharma, in her nine long years of career, has managed to stand out with her work as an actress and a producer.
The actress, who is gearing for her next project "Phillauri', gave credit of her success to not to follow any particular trend, when it comes to choosing a movie.
The actress made her acting debut with 2008 rom-com "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" opposite Shah Rukh Khan, before featuring in hit movies like satirical comedy "PK" with Aamir Khan, sports-drama "Sultan" having Salman Khan in the lead role.
Her last movie was romantic drama "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".
Anushka ventured into production with 2015 thriller "NH-10". "Phillauri" would be Anushaka's second production under her banner Clean Slate Films.
"I don't let myself be influenced by what others might think. I don't follow trends or what is in (and what is not), when it comes to picking a film or producing one I follow my instincts and continue to do what I feel is right for me," Anushka told PTI.
"I follow my heart and focus on being part of a good story. I believe that's why turning producer has worked out for me," she says.
"Phillauri" stars Diljit Dosanjh and Suraj Sharma alongside Anushka.
There have been reports that "NH10" fame director Navdeep Singh has roped in Diljit and Arjun Kapoor for his next film "Kaneda" to be produced by Anushka's production house Clean Slate Films.
Without giving much information on the same, Anushka, 28, says, it is too early to talk about "Kaneda".
Meanwhile on the occasion of Women's Day, Polaroid Eyewear announced Anushka as its ambassador for 2017 campaign and the actress is pleased to be associated with the brand.
"I have a personal sense of style which is comfortable and chic and I feel the philosophy of the brand is similar. As the campaign launches on Women's Day, I salute the power of women across the globe," she says.