One of the highest movers in the list (Anushka was ranked 42 last year), the time frame under review was her most successful. She strengthened her position at the box office with the record-breaking PK in late 2014 and a co-production NH10, a crime thriller, in early 2015. The latter, which touched upon the sensitive topic of honour killings, won critical acclaim. She also had a role in Zoya Akhtar's hit Dil Dhadakne Do. Though Bombay Velvet turned out to be a disaster, it had no impact on her popularity. Sharma continues to endorse eight brands.
Fast Fact: She crooned Adele's hit song 'Rolling in the Deep' and posted a 30-second video of it on Twitter.