Anusha Rizvi (born 13 March 1978) is an Indian film director and screenwriter.

Formerly a journalist, Anusha's directorial debut, Peepli Live, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2010 in the World Competition Section.

Anusha is currently developing a series for leading Indian platform, Hotstar.

[3] She approached Aamir Khan to make the film who finally did support her with "Peepli Live".

Anusha is married to noted writer and film director Mahmood Farooqui.