ABOUT
Anushka’s uniqueness in creativity stems from combining multidisciplinary art with activism, which stands out as an independent identity and voice of the generations.
Anushka’s creative uniqueness stems from combining multidisciplinary art with activism, which stands out as an independent identity and the voice of generations.
Anushka Manchanda is a revered artist of 20 years in the Indian music industry, which precedes her new life as artist Kiss Nuka. A musician and a creative entrepreneur, Anushka has had a versatile career spanning across all forms of entertainment.
She is a music producer, composer, playback singer, actor, editor and celebrated Indipop artist. Her journey began at the age of 17 when she shot to fame by winning one of India’s most explosive reality shows – Popstars.
In those days as part of the all-girl band ‘Viva’, Anushka gained iconic status with the youth. She went on to host shows as a VJ for Channel [V], appearing on MTV, and winning ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’, the celebrity version of Fear Factor in India.
Anushka has never been afraid to stand up for what she believes in, using her platforms, her music and art to amplify messages of equality, animal rights, and a more sustainable earth.
BOLLYWOOD: Anushka took the Bollywood music industry by storm, with her very first track Golmaal going platinum. Her first Telugu and Tamil tracks ‘Mila Mila’ and ‘Thee Pidikke’ were superhits. You can hear her voice on over a hundred songs in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, in collaborations with music composers and artists across the country and around the world, the likes of which include Vishal Shekhar, AR Rahman, Shankar-Ehsaan Loy, Salim-Suleiman, Pritam, Amit Trivedi, Clinton Cerejo, Mikey McCleary, Akcent and Chicane. You will also hear Anushka’s signature husky texture as the voice behind brands like Vodafone, Sony, Levi’s, Lakme, Nokia, Benetton, Nivea, and Dove.
ACTING: Anushka featured as one of the lead actors in the critically-acclaimed international film Angry Indian Goddesses. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Pan Nalin, the film premiered at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival, where it finished second for the Audience Choice Award. Anushka’s name was featured in the list of 15 breakthrough actors from the festival.
Angry Indian Goddesses went on to be released in multiple languages in over 70 countries around the world, winning People’s Choice Awards at several film festivals, including the Rome Film Festival in Italy.
MUSIC PRODUCTION: Keen on expanding her technical skills and taking her love for sound a step further, Anushka took a summer off to study music production in New York. In collaboration with her brother Shikhar Yuvraj Manchanda, she has produced music for brands like Reebok, JBL, Jack & Jones, NBA, Chandon and Swiss Tourism at their studio The Beast India Company.
INCINK RECORDS: Her keen insight and 18 years of experience led her to be signed on as the Music Head of IncInk Records, an Indian art collective and music label, founded by Indian actor and audiophile Ranveer Singh, and filmmaker Navzar Eranee. Drawing from her micro and macro view of the industry, at IncInk Shikhar and her have defined the sound of the label by incubating new talent and producing music that pushes boundaries. The label was featured as part of Mixmag’s Kings Of Culture Docu-series.
FASHION: Featuring on multiple best dressed lists for Cosmopolitan, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle over the years, Anushka’s individualistic style and bold experimentation has made her a household name with fashion labels across the country.
She promotes plant-based beauty products and sustainable fashion through her choices and associations.
She promotes plant-based beauty products and sustainable fashion through her choices and associations.
