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Anisa Butt

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Anisa Butt (born 18 January 1993 in London, United Kingdom) is a British Indian television and film actress. She started her career as a child artist in the television show Ishaan which aired on Disney Channel India. She made her film debut in Shuja Ali’s movie Baat Bann Gayi.[1][2]

Early life

Anisa graduated from University of London with a B.A. in Drama (Performance). She is a self-taught dancer and has performed dance and drama at the Royal Albert hall. She has also attended Kevin Spacey’s workshop at The Old Vic theater.

Acting career

In 2010, Anisa started her career with Disney Channel India’s show Ishaan as Shyla. In 2011, she made a cameo appearance in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara as Kalki Koechlin’s (Natasha) sister Tanya. She was spotted with Shahrukh Khan in an advertisement for Navratna seeti bajao directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

In 2013, she has made a small appearance in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani with Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. She made her film debut with Baat Bann Gayi in the lead role opposite Ali Fazal. The film also co-starred Gulshan Grover and Amrita Raichand and was released on 11 October 2013.

Filmography

Year Movie/TV Series Role Notes
2010 Ishaan Shyla Child Actress
2010 Jhoota Hi Sahi Kabir's girlfriend Bhavna
2011 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Tanya Kalki Koechlin’s (Natasha) sister
2013 Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Preeti Lara's Friend
2013 Baat Bann Gayi Rachna Released 11 October 2013

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