Amyra Dastur
Amyra Dastur | |
|---|---|
 Dastur Spotted at Bastian in 2019 | |
| Born | 7 May 1993[1][2] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai |
| Alma mater | H.R. College of Commerce and Economics |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2009-present |
Amyra Dastur (born 7 May 1993)[1][2] is an Indian film actress who has starred in mainly Hindi films, but has also starred in some Tamil and Telugu films.[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 starred in Mukesh Bhatt's sci-fi thriller Mr. X alongside Emraan Hashmi.[5] She had also acted in a Tamil movie, Anegan alongside Dhanush.
Early life and career
Amyra 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 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 in her first international project, Kung Fu Yoga alongside Jackie Chan which released in India on 3 February 2017.[11] She has also started filming for Oodi Oodi Uzhaikanum starring Santhanam.
Amyra Dastur was also seen in director Akshat Verma's next, titled Kaalakaandi, starring Saif Ali Khan. Amyra shot for a 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.[12] she is all set for her Telugu debut in 2018 with Rajugadu opposite Raj Tarun[13] and Manasuku Nachindi acting opposite Sundeep Kishan directed by Manjula Ghattamaneni.[14]
Filmography
| †| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Issaq | Bachchi Kashyap (Juliet) | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Anegan | Madhumitha / Samudhra / Kalyani | Tamil | Nominated 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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| 2018 | Manasuku Nachindi | Nithya | Telugu | [14] |
| Kaalakaandi | Neha | Hindi | ||
| The Trip (Season 2) | Ira | Hindi | English | |
| Raju Gadu | Tanvi | Telugu | [13] | |
| Rajma Chawal | Seher/Tara Chaudhary | Hindi | ||
| 2019 | Judgementall Hai Kya | Reema | Hindi | |
| Oodi Oodi Uzhaikanum † | TBA | Tamil | Filming | |
| Made in China † | TBA | Hindi | [16] |
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.
- ^ [1]
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (16 November 2016). "Amyra Dastur to do a peppy number in Saif Ali Khan starrer Kaalagandi - Bollywood Hungama".
- ^ a b "Rajugadu is almost complete". 12 December 2017.
- ^ a b "'Manasuku Nachindi's' teaser to be out soon! - Times of India".
- ^ "'Rajma Chawal' a learning experience for Amyra Dastur". India Times. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ^ IANS (17 January 2019). "Amyra Dastur: My personality closest to my 'Koi Jaan Na' role". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
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