Anisa Butt
Anisa Butt 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.
Early life
Anisa graduated from University of London with a B.A. in Drama. 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 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.
In 2017, she had made a small appearance in Half Girlfriend with Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles.
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 sister |
2013 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Preeti | Lara's Friend |
2013 | Baat Bann Gayi | Rachna | |
2016 | Brahman Naman | Anita | Ronnie's girlfriend |
2017 | Half Girlfriend | Rutvi | Madhav's friends wife |
2019 | Tanya | ALT Balaji |