Tisca Chopra is an Indian Actress, Producer and Author. She was born on 1 November 1973, in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India. She is best known for playing the role of Maya Awasthy in the Bollywood film Taare Zameen Par. She started her acting career in 1993 with the film Platform as Tina. She has appeared in films like Baali Umar Ko Salaam, Taqdeerwala, Karobaar: The Business of Love, Sau Jhooth Ek Sach, Firaaq, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, OMG: OhMy God!, Rahasya, The Hungry, Good Newwz and Jugjugg Jeeyo. She made her television debut in 1999 with Star Plus’s television series Star Bestsellers- Ek Shaam Ki Mulakaat as Sarla. She has appeared in television serials like Astitva… Ek Prem Kahani, Karishma Kaa Karishma, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Sarkar: Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani, Mariam Khan- Reporting Live and Dahan. She made her short film debut in 2016 with the film Chutney, in which she played the role of Vanita. She is also the writer and producer of this film.
Name
Tisca Chopra
Full Name
Tisca Zareen Chopra
Real Name
Priya Arora
Nickname
Tisca
Date of birth
1 November 1973
Birthplace
Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India
Age (as in 2022)
49 years old
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Profession
Actress, Producer, Author
Known For
Maya Awasthy in the Bollywood film Taare Zameen Par (2007)
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Buddhism
Hometown
Kasauli, Himachal, Pradesh, India
Address
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Food habit
Not Known
Hobbies
Dancing, Workout, Yoga
Years active
1993- present
Tisca Chopra Career –
She started her acting career in 1993 with the film Platform as Tina.
In the same year, she played the role of Kiran Solanki in the film 15th August and Priya in the Tamil film I Love India.
In 1994, she played the role of Nikitha in the film Baali Umar Ko Salaam.
In 1995, she played the role of Priya in the film Gunehgaar and Lataa in the film Taqdeerwala.
In 1998, she played the role of Priya in the film Dandnayak.
She made her television debut in 1999 with Star Plus’s television series Star Bestsellers- Ek Shaam Ki Mulakaat as Sarla.
In 2000, she played the role of Neelam in the romantic thriller film Karobaar: The Business of Love.
In 2002, she played the role of Rhea in Zee TV’s romantic drama television series Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani.
From 2003-2004, she played the role of Sheetal in Star Plus’s TV serial Karishma Kaa Karishma.
From 2004-2005, she appeared in Star Plus’s television series Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.
In 2004, she played the role of Menaka in the film Hyderabad 2.
In 2005, she appeared in the thriller film Sau Jhooth Ek Sach.
From 2005-2006, she played the role of Urvashi in Zee TV’s family drama series Sarrkkar: Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani.
In 2007, she played the role of Maya Awasthy in the Bollywood film Taare Zameen Par.
In the same year, she played the role of Kamini in the english film Cape Karma.
Also in 2007, she hosted television series Main Hoon Na.
In 2008, she played the role of Anuradha Desai in the political thriller film Firaaq and Annie in the Malayalam film Mayabazar.
In 2010, she played the role of Roshni in the film 10 ml Love and Julie Verma in the Punjabi film Khushiyaan.
In 2011, she played the role of Anushka Anu Narang in the romantic comedy film Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, Dr. Mira in the psychological thriller film 404 and Sheila Thappar in the film Love Breakups Zindagi.
In the same year, she hosted television series Prayschit- Gunahon Ke Zakhm.
In 2012, she appeared in the comedy-drama film OMG: Oh My God!.
In 2013, she played the role of Nanditha Arora in the medical thriller film Ankur Arora Murder Case and Mehar in the Punjabi film Qissa.
In the same year, she played the role of Trisha Rathod in Colors TV’s action thriller television series 24.
In 2015, she played the role of Dr. Arthi Mahajan in the film Rahasya, Sreeprada in the Malayalam film Nirnnayakam and Malini in the Telugu film Bruce Lee – The Fighter.
In the same year, she appeared in the Marathi film Highway.
She made her short film debut in 2016 with the film Chutney, in which she played the role of Vanita. She is also the writer and producer of this film.
In the same year, she played the role of Sheethal Bansal in the film Ghayal Once Again and Geetha Devi in the Telugu film Sardaar Gabbar Singh.
In 2017, she played the role of Tulsi Joshi in the drama film The Hungry.
In the same year, she played the role of Meera in the short film Chhuri.
In 2018, she played the role of Savitri in the film 3 Dev, Wahida in the film Bioscopewala.
In the same year, she appeared as mother of Siddhant in the film Lashtam Pashtam.
Also in 2018, she appeared as Arts Teacher in Star Plus’s TV serial Mariam Khan Reporting Live.
In 2019, she played the role of Dr. Sandhya Joshi in the comedy-drama film Good Newwz.
In the same year, she played the role of Dr. Mira Anand in the television serial Hostages – Season 1.
Also in 2019, she appeared in the British television series Beecham House.
In 2020, she played the role of Radha in the television serial Rubaru.
In 2021, she played the role of Mata Kaikayi in MX Player’s web series Ramyug.
In 2022, she played the role of Meera in the comedy-drama film Jugjugg Jeeyo.
In the same year, she played the role of Avni in Disney+ Hotstar’s web series Dahan.
Tisca Chopra Family Background –
Tisca Chopra was born and brought up in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India. Initially, she was Hindu but later changed her religion to Buddhism. Her real name is Priya Arora. Her father’s name is S.C. Arora, who worked as a principal in Apeejay School in Noida. Her mother’s name is not Known. She has a brother named Mayur C Arora.
Tisca Chopra Marital status/ Relationship and More –
Marital status of Tisca Chopra is Married. She got married to Sanjay Chopra. Her husband is a commercial pilot in Air India. She has a daughter named Tara Chopra.
Marital status
Married
Affairs/ Boyfriend
Rohit Roy (Actor)
Husband/ Spouse
Sanjay Chopra (Pilot)
Marriage Date
19 December
Children
Daughter – Tara\
Tisca Chopra Husband
Tisca Chopra Height/ Weight & Physical State –
The height of the Tisca Chopra is approximately 5 feet 4 inches and the body weight is around 57 kg. Her body type is hourglass Slim and her full body measurements are 34-28-36 Inches. She has stylish black colour hair and brown eyes.
Yauatcha in Mumbai and Rosa Mexicana in SoHo, New York
Favourite Place
Thailand
Tisca Chopra Educational Qualification –
She did her schooling at Apeejay School, Noida. After that, she got a degree in English Literature from Hindu College, Delhi.
School
Apeejay School, Noida
College
Hindu College, Delhi
Qualification
Degree in English Literature
Tisca Chopra’s Net worth –
The net worth of Tisca Chopra is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. Tisca Chopra’s income source mostly comes from her profession.
Net worth (2022)
$1 Million – $5 Million dollars
Source of Income
Acting
Some lesser-known facts about Tisca Chopra –
Does Tisca Chopra Smoke? No
Does Tisca Chopra Drink Alcohol? No
She was born and brought up in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Initially, she was Hindu but later changed her religion to Buddhism.
She is best known for playing the role of Maya Awasthy in the Bollywood film Taare Zameen Par.
She started her acting career in 1993 with the film Platform as Tina.
She has appeared in films like Baali Umar Ko Salaam, Taqdeerwala, Karobaar: The Business of Love, Sau Jhooth Ek Sach, Firaaq, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, OMG: OhMy God!, Rahasya, The Hungry, Good Newwz and Jugjugg Jeeyo.
She made her television debut in 1999 with Star Plus’s television series Star Bestsellers- Ek Shaam Ki Mulakaat as Sarla.
She has appeared in television serials like Astitva… Ek Prem Kahani, Karishma Kaa Karishma, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Sarkar: Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani, Mariam Khan- Reporting Live and Dahan.
She made her short film debut in 2016 with the film Chutney, in which she played the role of Vanita. She is also the writer and producer of this film.
In 2014, she wrote a book titled Acting Smart: Your Ticket to Showbiz.
She loves writing and wrote blogs for Times of India and India Times.
