Anushka Sharma's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' debut: Overnight star, Sonam Kapoor missed out.

• Anushka Sharma debuted in Bollywood with "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" on December 12, 2008.
• The film, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka, made her an overnight star.
• "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" was the second-highest-grossing film of 2008, earning 157 crore worldwide.
• Aditya Chopra wrote and directed the romantic comedy, returning to direction after an 8-year hiatus.
• Sonam Kapoor had reportedly auditioned for the role before Anushka Sharma was cast.

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