Leggy Lass Anushka Sharma is going great guns in Bollywood. After delivering two back-to-back success in the form of RAB NE BANA DI JODI & BADMAASH COMPANY, it is believed that Anushka has bagged yet another pivotal role in a forthcoming film.

If rumour mills are to be believed then Anushka Sharma is the latest addition to the cast of Rohit Dhawan's directorial debut Desi Boyz, produced by Eros. For the uninitiated, Rohit Dhawan is David Dhawan's son.

After her turn in Badmaash Company, we hear that the pretty Anushka Sharma will now be seen in Kunal Kohli’s next film, which also stars Saif Ali Khan.

Kunal was earlier planning to rope in Deepika Padukone for the film, a source said. Since Deepika and Saif’s pairing in Love Aaj Kal was a hit, she seemed like the ideal choice. Also, Kunal shares a good rapport with Deepika as they are working together with Imran Khan on the forthcoming Break Ke Baad.

To be launched in Bollywood as a Yash Raj heroine and opposite reigning superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is the stuff that dreams are made of. But that is exactly what happened to model turned actress Anushka Sharma with 2008's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. After delighting audiences with her confident debut as Taani, this year's Badmaash Company saw Anushka spin a 180, returning as the cool-n-chic Bulbul. In just two short years, the actress has become the darling of Yash Raj, with a third film under production for the banner. Now, for the first time, Anushka fans will get the chance to see her star in an outside venture. That project is Nikhil Advani's Patiala House, which sees the Punjab come to London, and is already being touted as one of the most heartfelt and poignant films of 2010. Anushka Sharma speaks exclusively to Bollyspice in the UK at the Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, where the cast and crew are assembled to shoot a pivotal scene in the film.

Anushka Sharma is mixing it up all. While she started off with much senior Shah Rukh Khan in her debut film RAB NE BANA DI JODI, she followed it up with a younger Shahid Kapoor very recently in BADMAASH COMPANY. Before the year comes to close, she would also be seen with Akshay Kumar in PATIALA HOUSE. With seniors like Shah Rukh and Akshay around, has she gained any acting tips from them?

"No, they don't tutor me but one has to make your own effort to learn. I am observant of people and catch a lot of things during my interaction with them", comes an honest response from Anushka.

Anushka Sharma underwent a complete transformation for her role as Bulbul in Parmeet Sethi’s Badmaash Company. Here she talks about doing badmaashi and much more:

What kind of response have you received after the movie’s release?

The response has been great and we have had a good opening. Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are a good barometer for gauging what people really think, and so far people seem to be full of compliments.

Finally, some good news to share. The footfalls have shown an escalation at cineplexes. First HOUSE FULL, now BADMAASH COMPANY have lured audiences back to theatres, thus ending the dry spell at the box-office. Now let's hope the forthcoming biggies [KITES, RAAJNEETI, RAAVAN] infuse oxygen in the lungs of an ailing industry.

Shahid Kapoor starrers have consistently opened well, but for some strange reason, the media never acknowledges it. KISMAT KONNECTION started very well, KAMINEY started with a bang, now BADMAASH COMPANY has proved that all he needs is the right project to hit a boundary.

After a spate of non-performers from Dil Bole Hadippa to Pyaar Impossible , Yash Raj Films finally have a reason to smile with Badmaash Company.

Parmeet Sethi has directed an entertaining fare and with the holiday season in full swing, the film has opened to a thunderous response. The film opened very well on Friday and the business was good over Saturday and Sunday.