Tisca Chopra

Tisca Chopra has quietly built one of Bollywood's most impressive resumes over nearly three decades, appearing in over 45 films while refusing to be boxed into typical roles. She's best known for *Taare Zameen Par*, the critically acclaimed film that became India's official Oscar entry and earned her major Filmfare nominations, but her real range shines through in projects like *Qissa*, which premiered at Toronto Film Festival and picked up the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film while touring 24+ festivals worldwide. Beyond the screen, Chopra is a classically trained theatre actor who's worked with legends like Naseeruddin Shah, and she even earned praise for her performance in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play *Dinner With Friends* across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. She's also a published author whose book *Acting Smart* became a bestseller, and she's contributed to India's education policy through her work with the National Knowledge Commission. What sets Tisca apart is her commitment to meaningful cinema and storytelling that matters. She's not just an actor but a producer and creator through her company The Eastern Way, which produced the short film *Chutney*—a project that snagged two Filmfare Awards including Best Short Film. Her second book, *What's Up With Me?*, shows her dedication to important conversations, demystifying menstruation and puberty for young girls. Whether it's her recent nomination at the New York Indian Film Festival for *10ML Love* or her jury work at prestigious festivals like MAMI, Chopra consistently chooses projects with substance, making her one of Bollywood's most thoughtful and versatile talents.