Tisca Chopra
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Tisca Chopra | |
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.jpg) Tisca Chopra at IFFLA09 | |
| Born | Tisca Zareen Arora 1 November 1973 Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
Tisca Chopra is a contemporary actress in the Indian films, theatre and television. Known as a highly skilled actress, her big break in films came via Taare Zameen Par (2007), which won her awards and accolades including a National Award, a Filmfare and a V Shantaram Award nominations. She followed it up with the award winning Firaaq (2008). She subsequently featured in films like Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, 404 & "10ml Love" that gave her a fresh batch of commercial and critical acclaim. The grand niece of Khushwant Singh, Tisca also has a flair for writing. Her book, a hitchhikers guide to the Indian Film Industry, is due to be out in 2013. Also known for her sartorial choices and sense of style, Tisca is often on the best dressed lists in India.
Early life and education
Tisca Chopra born in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh into a family of educationists. She graduated from Apeejay School, Noida, where her father was principal of her school. Later she studied English Literature at Hindu College, University of Delhi, she also started working actively with amateur theatre in the college.[1] While still at college, she started writing for several publications and also acting in plays for an amateur theatre group and college festivals.
After finishing her education, she moved to Mumbai, and trained in acting with theatre gurus Feroz Abbas Khan and Naseeruddin Shah.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). She polished her acting skills in theatre in Mumbai and soon her work was seen in plays like, Feroz Abbas Khan's Mahatma vs Gandhi, All The Best, Salesman Ramlal and Inshah Allah.
Next she shifted to television, where her performance in television short films like Ek Shaam Ki Mulaquat (Star Bestsellers) and Hum Saath Saath Hain Kya? got her talent noticed and led to leading parts in a popular hit show, Balaji Telefilms' Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, followed by Love Marriage (Zee TV) and Sarrkkar: Risshton Ki Ankahi Kahani (Zee TV). She hosted a consumer grievances show on TV called Main Hoon Na.[2]
In 2007, she appeared in the much acclaimed Taare Zameen Par with Aamir Khan where she was lauded for a sublime and award winning performance. Next she acted in Nandita Das's directorial debut, Firaaq (2008).[3][4]
In 2011, she appeared in Madhur Bhandarkar's Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, where she played a seductress.[5] Playing a sassy Urdu professor in 'Love Breakups Zindagi' (2011), won her praise from critics across the board.
Her next film 10 ml Love reunites her with the producer of Ek Shaam Ki Mulaquat. She is starring in the runaway hit Dinner With Friends, a Pulitzer Award winning play. Tisca has also appeared in advertisements and is the face of 'Tanishq', Dish TV and 'Volini', 'Kelloggs-All Bran' and 'Horlicks-Gold'. She is currently working on developing a script that she plans to produce.
Tisca judged a reality show on Star News called Star Anchor Hunt.[6] Tisca hosted 'Prayschit' on Sony Television where she got a chance to reveal the transformation that criminals go though after or during their prison sentence. The show has generated much hype and had high TRP ratings.
She started her blog on Indiatimes, in 2011.[7]
Personal life
Tisca Chopra is the grand-niece of prominent writer Khushwant Singh[8] Tisca is married to Captain Sanjay Chopra who is a pilot with Air India.[9] She is a practicing Buddhist and works with several NGOs, supporting education and Women's rights.[10][11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 1993 | Platform | Tina | |
| 15th August | |||
| 1994 | Bali Umar ko Salaam | Nikita "Nikki" | |
| 1995 | Taqdeerwala | Lata | |
| Gunehgar | Priya | ||
| 2000 | Karobaar: The Business of Love | Neelam Mehta | |
| 2004 | Hyderabad Blues 2 | Menaka | |
| Sau Jhooth Ek Sach | Anjali | ||
| 2007 | Cape Karma | Kamini | |
| Taare Zameen Par | Maya Awasthi | ||
| 2008 | Mayabazar | Neena | Malayalam film |
| 2009 | Firaaq | Anuradha Desai | |
| 2010 | Mirch | Seema | |
| 2011 | Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji | Anushka Narang | |
| 404 | Dr Mira | ||
| Love Breakups Zindagi | Sheila | ||
| Khushiyaan | Julie Verma | ||
| 2012 | OMG: Oh My God! | The Anchor | |
| 10 ml Love | Roshini | ||
| 2013 | Ankur Arora Murder Case | Filming | |
| Qissa | Upcoming[12][13] |
Television appearances
- Ek Sham Ki Mulaqat (Star Bestsellers) -- Sarla
- Hum Saath Saath Hai Kya?
- Love Marriage -- Kiran
- Sarrkkar: Rishton Ki Kahaani -- Urvashi
- Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii -- Mallika Doshi
- Main Hoon Naa
- Prayashchit Gunahon Ke Zakhm
Awards and nominations
Won
- People's Choice: Stardust Best Supporting Actress Award - Taare Zameen Par[14]
Nominated
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award - Taare Zameen Par[15]
- Stardust Awards - Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Female) - Firaaq
- Star Screen Awards - Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Female) - Taare Zameen Par[16]
- V. Shantaram Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Taare Zameen Par[17]
- Zee Cine Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Female) - Taare Zameen Par[18]
- Indian Film Festival of New York Best Actress - 10ml Love[19]
References
- ^ Meet prankster Tisca Chopra The Times of India, TNN 14 February 2009.
- ^ want to play a terrorist: Tisca Chopra Sify.com, 15 October 2008.
- ^ On a roll: Post Taare Zameen Par, expectations have only risen for Tisca Chopra who now plays a key role in Firaaq Indian Express, 20 March 2009.
- ^ Tisca Chopra of Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and Astitva Ek Prem Kahani: Pro-file Indian Express, 20 December 2004.
- ^ "Lead roles in 'masala' movies not my cup of tea: Tisca". Indian Express. 10 February 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
- ^ Judges for Anchor hunt: Tisca Chopra staranchorhunt.com, 19 March 2010.
- ^ "Tisca Chopra's Blog". The Times of India. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ "Star Anchor Hunt Judges - Chetan Bhagat, Tisca Chopra and Deepak Chaurasia". Staranchorhunt.com. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
- ^ "Tisca Chopra: I would like the slot of being unslottable". Bollywoodtrade.com. 15 February 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
- ^ "Glamour doesn't matter for Tisca". Times of India. 15 January 2009. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
- ^ "Tisca Chopra's tete-a-tete with Sheila Dixit". Thaindian News. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
- ^ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1393038/Irrfan-Khan-signs-Indo-European-film-Qissa
- ^ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/rasika-dugal-next-project-an-indo-european-film-qissa/1/203145.html
- ^ Winners of Max Stardust Awards 2008. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ Nominees - 53rd Annual Filmfare Awards. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ Nominees for 14th Annual Screen Awards. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ Nominations for the V. Shantaram Awards 2008. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ Nominations for the Zee Cine Awards 2008. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "Tisca Chopra on a high". The Times of India. Retrieved 2011-07-13.
External links
- Tisca Chopra at IMDb