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Meet Telegu superstar Mahesh Babu's niece who founded a company while still at college. Check educational qualifications of Anoushka Ranjit

Meet Telegu superstar Mahesh Babu's niece who founded a company while still at college. Check educational qualifications of Anoushka Ranjit

Time of India6 days ago
Educational Background
Building a Company in College
Away from the Film World
While many from film families naturally gravitate towards the entertainment industry, Anoushka Ranjit—niece of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu—has carved her own professional identity far from the arc lights. At just 22, she has already co-founded a student-run company and is well on her way to becoming a legal professional. Anoushka Ranjit is the daughter of veteran Hindi film actress Shilpa Shirodkar , who made her debut in 1989 and went on to appear in several successful films through the 1990s. Shilpa is the younger sister of Namrata Shirodkar, former Miss India and actress, who is married to Mahesh Babu . Despite her family's deep roots in cinema, Anoushka chose a different direction.Born in the United Kingdom to Shilpa and her banker husband Aparesh Ranjit—who holds a double MBA—Anoushka has spent much of her life focused on academics and entrepreneurship Anoushka's academic journey began at North London Collegiate School in Dubai, where she earned her high school diploma between 2017 and 2021. During her time there, she demonstrated leadership and initiative, founding both the Politics Society and Babel Magazine. She was also an active member of the school's Charity Committee.In 2020, she furthered her academic exposure through a Global Leadership Summer Course in Politics and International Relations at Oxford Royale Academy. That experience paved the way for her enrollment at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where she is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and Modern History. Additionally, reports confirm that she is also studying law at the University of Law in London.While still a student, Anoushka co-founded Pulse Creative Collective in March 2023. The initiative began by organizing community-focused events in St Andrews and rapidly expanded to include radio programming, magazine production, and creative collaboration platforms. Within the first 10 months, the company reportedly generated over £8,000 in profit and scaled its operations from 5 to 65 team members across seven departments.In parallel, Anoushka served as a student representative at the University of St Andrews and worked as a mentor for incoming undergraduates. She has also undertaken internships, including a legal role at Greenko Group in Hyderabad and an earlier stint with VFS Global in Dubai.Although Anoushka once harbored dreams of acting, she ultimately prioritized academics and entrepreneurship over film. Her mother, Shilpa, who took a long break from acting to raise her, has often spoken about the importance of education—particularly noting in interviews with Pinkvilla that she herself did not finish high school, while her husband and daughter pursued rigorous academic paths.Despite staying out of the limelight, Anoushka shares a strong bond with her extended family. She is often seen spending time with her aunt Namrata Shirodkar and cousins, Sitara and Gautam Ghattamaneni. Her social media presence reflects her interests in fashion and travel, garnering admiration for her style and individuality.
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