The Sultan star, who has scaled new heights of popularity with as the empowered, strong and winsome Aarfa, is currently working on Karan Johar's directorial flick Ae Dil Hain Mushkil and Imtiaz Ali's next. Says a source close to Anushka, ` For nearly seven months, Anushka hasn't had a single day off. She didn't take time off for her birthday either as she was shooting for her home production Phillauri. Right now she is completing Ae Dil Hain Mushkil with a few remaining portions, and is thoroughly preparing for her role in Imtiaz Ali's film. Keeping to her way of working, Anushka has been constantly in touch with Imtiaz to develop this character and bring to fore a somewhat unseen side of herself.`
Anushka will leave for Europe in August to begin shooting for Imtiaz's film with Shah Rukh Khan soon. The film will travel to exotic locations in Europe and is essentially a love story. As for Anushka, she will entertain audiences in Diwali withAe Dil Hain Mushkil and will be seen in this much awaited love story next year.