Tarun Jain
Tarun Jain | |
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| Born | May 18, 1985 New Delhi, India |
| Nationality (legal) | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, entrepreneur, founder of iforindia |
| Known for | Life Sahi Hai, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 & iForIndia |
Tarun Jain (born May 18, 1985) is an Indian writer, actor and entrepreneur. He is best known for his work on the Digital Sitcom Life Sahi Hai which he created, wrote and acted in, as well as for writing Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2. He is also the founder of iForIndia.org, a social non-profit organisation created to push to greater self-governance and political accountability.[1][2][3][4]
Early life
Tarun was born in New Delhi, where he completed his schooling at St. Columba's School. He did his BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California. Before moving back to India to pursue writing and filmmaking, he worked at a startup in California and at Capital One Financial in Virginia.
Career
While in Los Angeles, Jain took courses in writing, acting, and improv comedy. He quit his PhD in Electrical Engineering from USC to briefly work in the banking sector, before moving back to India to pursue his interest in films.
Jain's first writing project was the sequel to 2011's surprise hit Pyaar Ka Punchnama. While writing Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, he simultaneously launched iForIndia with Ankur Garg. iForIndia is a social non-profit aimed at driving accountability in Indian politics.[5][6][7][8]
In 2016, Jain Created, Wrote and Acted in the sitcom Life Sahi Hai[9]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 | Writer | |
| 2016 | Life Sahi Hai | Creator, Writer & Actor |
References
- ^ "People Behind iForIndia". Iforindia.org. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ "CJ launches website to educate voters :News18 Videos". News18.com. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ "Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh among best performing states: Report". In.news.yahoo.com. December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ "Now, a website to rate government services, MLAs, MPs". Firstpost.com. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ "Lok Sabha Elections 2014: How political start-ups are empowering young voters to engage more - The Economic Times". Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com. March 23, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ Devanik Saha (June 9, 2014). "Engaging Citizens to Rate the Performance of Politicians: 'I For India'". The Huffington Post. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ Ghosh, Debojyoti (April 15, 2014). "Forbes India Magazine - Elections: Spawning Business Opportunities". Forbesindia.com. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ "Now, a website to rate your MLA's performance | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Dnaindia.com. August 13, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ "The trailer of digital sitcom 'Life Sahi Hai' is the funniest thing you'll see today!". Bollyspice.com. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
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