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Amyra Dastur, born Amy Dastur, began her education in [[Cathedral and John Connon School]]. She started her Secondary education from [[Dhirubhai Ambani International School]] but dropped out to pursue acting. Dastur is [[Parsi]] and she speaks English, and [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] at home.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/I-never-really-wanted-to-act-for-fame-Amyra-Dastur/articleshow/21861008.cms|title=I never really wanted to act for fame: Amyra Dastur|work=The Times of India}}</ref> She is currently studying B.A in Mumbai's HR College.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/I-am-not-a-romantic-person-Amyra-Dastur/Article1-1101793.aspx|title=I am not a romantic person: Amyra Dastur|work=Hindustantimes.com}}</ref> Dastur started her career |
Amyra Dastur, born Amy Dastur, began her education in [[Cathedral and John Connon School]]. She started her Secondary education from [[Dhirubhai Ambani International School]] but dropped out to pursue acting. Dastur is [[Parsi]] and she speaks English, and [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] at home.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/I-never-really-wanted-to-act-for-fame-Amyra-Dastur/articleshow/21861008.cms|title=I never really wanted to act for fame: Amyra Dastur|work=The Times of India}}</ref> She is currently studying B.A in Mumbai's HR College.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/I-am-not-a-romantic-person-Amyra-Dastur/Article1-1101793.aspx|title=I am not a romantic person: Amyra Dastur|work=Hindustantimes.com}}</ref> Dastur started her career as a model in commercials. |
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Dastur made her [[Hindi cinema]]-acting debut in Manish Tiwary's romantic drama<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/juliet-comes-to-benaras/article4927906.ece|title=Juliet comes to Benaras|author=Priya Sharma|work=The Hindu}}</ref> ''[[Issaq (2013 film)|Issaq]]'', alongside [[Prateik Babbar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1854808/report-director-manish-tiwary-talks-about-his-film-issaq-prateik-babbar-and-amyra-dastur|title=Director Manish Tiwary talks about his film Issaq, Prateik Babbar and Amyra Dastur|work=dna}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/jul/030713-prateik-goes-down-on-his-knees-for-amyra-dastur.htm|title=Prateik goes down on his knees for Amyra Dastur|work=mid-day.com}}</ref> |
Dastur made her [[Hindi cinema]]-acting debut in Manish Tiwary's romantic drama<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/juliet-comes-to-benaras/article4927906.ece|title=Juliet comes to Benaras|author=Priya Sharma|work=The Hindu}}</ref> ''[[Issaq (2013 film)|Issaq]]'', alongside [[Prateik Babbar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1854808/report-director-manish-tiwary-talks-about-his-film-issaq-prateik-babbar-and-amyra-dastur|title=Director Manish Tiwary talks about his film Issaq, Prateik Babbar and Amyra Dastur|work=dna}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/jul/030713-prateik-goes-down-on-his-knees-for-amyra-dastur.htm|title=Prateik goes down on his knees for Amyra Dastur|work=mid-day.com}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:03, 24 February 2017
Amyra Dastur | |
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 Dastur gracing ‘Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards October 2016’ | |
| Born | 7 May 1993[1][2] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
'Amayra Dastur (born 7 May 1993)[1][2] is a Parsi-Indian film actress.[3][4] She made her Bollywood debut with Issaq, opposite Prateik Babbar. She started her career at the age of 16 as a model in a few commercials including Clean and Clear, Dove (toiletries), Vodafone and Micromax. She was seen in Mukesh Bhatt's sci-fi thriller Mr. X alongside Emraan Hashmi.[5] She had also acted in a Tamil movie, Anegan alongside National Award Winner Dhanush and won SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actress — Tamil.
Early life and career
Amyra Dastur, born Amy Dastur, began her education in Cathedral and John Connon School. She started her Secondary education from Dhirubhai Ambani International School but dropped out to pursue acting. Dastur is Parsi and she speaks English, and Gujarati at home.[6] She is currently studying B.A in Mumbai's HR College.[7] Dastur started her career as a model in commercials.
Dastur made her Hindi cinema-acting debut in Manish Tiwary's romantic drama[8] Issaq, alongside Prateik Babbar.[9][10]
Amyra has finished shooting for her first international project, Kung Fu Yoga alongside Jackie Chan which is released in India on 3 February 2017.[11] She has also started filming for Oodi Oodi Uzhaikanum starring Santhanam.
Amyra Dastur will soon be seen in director Akshat Verma's next, titled Kaalagandi, starring Saif Ali Khan. Amyra has already shot for the song in the film which is an upbeat dance number and has some fun lyrics. The track has been choreographed by Adil Malik of Kar Gayi Chul fame. She is all set to make her Telugu debut. According to the reports, she has been roped in for the upcoming movie 'Raju Gadu' opposite Raj Tarun. The movie will be directed by Sanjana Reddy and produced by AK Entertainments Indian Pvt Limited banner.
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2013 | Issaq | Bachchi Kashyap (Juliet) | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Anegan | Madhumitha / Samudhra / Kalyani / Shenbagavalli | Tamil | SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actress — Tamil |
| 2015 | Mr.X | Siya Verma | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Kung Fu Yoga | Kyra | Mandarin Hindi English |
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| 2017 | Oodi Oodi Uzhaikanum † | Tamil | Filming |
References
- ^ a b "Amyra Dastur celebrates her 22nd birthday in Thailand". Mid-Day. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ a b TNN (9 May 2015). "Amyra's flaunts her bikini in Thailand - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "A royal gift for Manish Tiwary". mid-day.com.
- ^ "Amyra's headstrong nature helped her bag debut film". The Times of India.
- ^ Avinash Lohana (30 May 2015). "Amyra Dastur in 'Ticket To Bollywood'". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "I never really wanted to act for fame: Amyra Dastur". The Times of India.
- ^ "I am not a romantic person: Amyra Dastur". Hindustantimes.com.
- ^ Priya Sharma. "Juliet comes to Benaras". The Hindu.
- ^ "Director Manish Tiwary talks about his film Issaq, Prateik Babbar and Amyra Dastur". dna.
- ^ "Prateik goes down on his knees for Amyra Dastur". mid-day.com.
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