Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/11/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Tisca Zareen Arora |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Tisca |
| Religion | Buddhism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 57 Kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 36-26-35 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Apeejay School, Noida |
|---|---|
| College | Hindu College, Delhi |
| Degree | English Literature |
Family
| Father | S.C. Arora (Principal) |
|---|---|
| Mother | (Teacher) |
| Siblings | Mayur C Arora (Brother) |
| Spouse | Sanjay Chopra (Pilot) |
| Children | Tara (Daughter) |
Career
| Debut Film | Platform (1993) |
|---|---|
| Debut TV | Ek Sham Ki Mulaqat (Star Bestsellers) |
| Notable Works | Taare Zameen Par (2007), Rahasya, Firaaq, 10 ml Love |
| Awards | Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actress (Taare Zameen Par), Filmfare nomination (Taare Zameen Par), Two Filmfare Short Film Awards for Chutney (2016) |
Favourites
| Food | Raspberry delice and pani puri |
|---|---|
| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Actress | Shabana Azmi and Priyanka Chopra |
| Restaurant | Yauatcha in Mumbai and Rosa Mexicana in SoHo, New York |
| Destination | Thailand |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/tiscaofficial/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tisca Chopra used the name Priya Arora in her first film, Platform. | |
| 2. She is the grand-niece of the well-known Indian writer Khushwant Singh. | |
| 3. Her father worked as the school principal and math teacher at her school. | |
| 4. In 2014, she authored the book Acting Smart: Your Ticket to Showbiz. | |
| 5. She made appearances in a few episodes of the popular serial Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii on Star Plus. | |
| 6. Her role as Darsheel Safary's mother in the movie Taare Zameen Par was a significant moment in her career. | |
| 7. Tisca enjoys writing and has penned blogs for Times of India and IndiaTimes. | |
| 8. Her husband is a commercial pilot at Air India. | |
| 9. Despite being born into a Hindu family, she practices Buddhism. | |
| 10. She has appeared in over 45 feature films, predominantly in Hindi. | |
| 11. She produced and starred in the short film Chutney, which won two Filmfare Short Film Awards for Best Actress and Best Short Film in 2016. | |
| 12. Her second book, What's Up With Me?, a guide demystifying menstruation and puberty for young girls, was released in March 2021. | |
| 13. She has worked in Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, and Hindi film industries. | |
| 14. She collaborated with directors like Nagesh Kukunoor, Prakash Jha, Aamir Khan, and Anup Singh. |