Tisca Chopra

Tisca Chopra
Chopra in 2017
Born (1973-11-01) 1 November 1973 (age 51)
Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India
Alma materHindu College, Delhi
Occupation(s)Actress, author and producer
SpouseSanjay Chopra
Children1

Tisca Chopra (born 1 November 1973) is an Indian actress, author and film producer who has appeared in over 45 feature films, predominantly in Hindi language.

Taare Zameen Par, her best known feature film, was India's official entry to the Academy Awards.[1] It also won her Filmfare and other top nominations. Another feature film, Qissa,[2] premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2013, and won the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film. The film has travelled to over 24 festivals, winning over almost all top awards and much appreciation from audiences and critics. Tisca did her bachelor's degree in English literature from University of Delhi and worked extensively in theatre. She has honed her craft with Naseeruddin Shah and theatre director Feroz Khan. Her performance in the Pulitzer Award-winning play, Dinner With Friends, that deals with the state of the modern marriage, was a hit in India, South East Asia and the Middle East, garnering praise from both critics and audiences. She has worked with Sam Pitroda on the National Knowledge Commission, to help with revamping the education system.

Her book Acting Smart (HarperCollins),[3] is a best seller and is being translated into Hindi. Her second book What's Up With Me? was released in March 2021.[4][5] This book is about demystifying menstruation and puberty for young girls.[6] Tisca has been nominated at the New York Indian Film Festival for Best Actress for her work in 10Ml Love,[7] a film based on A Midsummer Night's Dream. The series won Best Ensemble Cast. She's been on the Jury of the MAMI (Mumbai Academy Of Moving Images) film festival. Chutney, a short film she wrote and produced under her company, The Eastern Way won two Filmfare Awards (Best Actress & Best Short Film). She is now developing two feature film scripts.[8][9][10] Her upcoming projects are Bioscopewala, 3Dev and The Hungry (based on the Shakespeare play Titus Andronicus).Tisca has endorsed brands like Tanishq,[11] Titan eyewear,[12] Olay,[13] Horlicks,[14] Marks & Spencer,[15] Godrej,[16] Bajaj Motors and Kellogg's.[17]

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  16. ^ Godrej Expert (2 February 2016), Godrej Expert Rich Crème Hair Colour: Colour Ke Saath, Dekhbhaal Rich Crème Ki, archived from the original on 15 December 2021, retrieved 12 April 2017
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