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Tisca Chopra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 November 1973 Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Hindu College, Delhi |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, author and producer |
| Spouse | Sanjay Chopra |
| Children | 1 |
Tisca Zareen Chopra (née Arora; 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). One of the most beautiful and stylish actresses, Tisca is often on the best-dressed list and is a favourite with advertisers, endorsing brands like Tanishq,[11] Titan eyewear,[12] Olay,[13] Horlicks,[14] Marks & Spencer,[15] Godrej,[16] Bajaj Motors and Kellogg's.[17]
- ^ Rockstah Media. "Review: Taare Zameen Par may change your life | Rajeev Masand – movies that matter : from bollywood, hollywood and everywhere else". www.rajeevmasand.com. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ "Qissa Movie Review - NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ Cinecurry (29 January 2014), 'Acting Smart' Book Launch│Tisca Chopra, Imtiyaz Ali, archived from the original on 15 December 2021, retrieved 12 April 2017
- ^ IANS (15 March 2021). "Tisca Chopra unveils cover of new book". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ NDTV (29 January 2021). "In Conversation With Actor Tisca Chopra Banega Swasth India". YouTube. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ Deb Roy, Lachmi (16 March 2021). "Tisca Chopra On Her Book 'What's Up With Me' And OTT Censorship". Outlook. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "Review: 10 ml Love is silly but sweet". Rediff. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ "'Chutney' review: Tisca Chopra's short film will leave you wanting more - The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 13 April 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ Ghosh, Sankhayan (5 December 2016). "Short film review: Chutney". livemint.com/. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ "Tisca Chopra's short film Chutney is understated and creepy: Watch it here". Firstpost. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ Tisca Chopra Assistant (10 June 2014), Tanishq Solitaires Reel, archived from the original on 15 December 2021, retrieved 12 April 2017
- ^ Tisca Chopra Assistant (10 June 2014), Titan Eye Wear, archived from the original on 15 December 2021, retrieved 12 April 2017
- ^ vishal mangalorkar (16 September 2008), olay - tisca chopra tvc by @infiniti films, archived from the original on 15 December 2021, retrieved 12 April 2017
- ^ shanishchara (19 August 2011), Tisca Chopra in Horlicks Gold Commercial, retrieved 12 April 2017
- ^ Tiscaholics (13 June 2015), Tisca Chopra Hosted Diva In You Event For Marks & Spencer, archived from the original on 15 December 2021, retrieved 12 April 2017
- ^ 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
- ^ sautanki (8 August 2012), Tisca Chopra - Kellogg's All Bran 2012, retrieved 12 April 2017