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Tisca Chopra (born 1 November 1973) is an Indian actress, author and film producer who has appeared in over 45 feature films, predominantly in Hindi language.

Key Information

Taare Zameen Par, her best known feature film, was India's official entry to the Academy Awards.[1] It also won her Filmfare and other top nominations. Another feature film, Qissa,[2] premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2013, and won the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film. The film has travelled to over 24 festivals, winning over almost all top awards and much appreciation from audiences and critics. Tisca did her bachelor's degree in English literature from University of Delhi and worked extensively in theatre. She has honed her craft with Naseeruddin Shah and theatre director Feroz Khan. Her performance in the Pulitzer Award-winning play, Dinner With Friends, that deals with the state of the modern marriage, was a hit in India, South East Asia and the Middle East, garnering praise from both critics and audiences. She has worked with Sam Pitroda on the National Knowledge Commission, to help with revamping the education system.

Her book Acting Smart (HarperCollins),[3] is a best seller and is being translated into Hindi. Her second book What's Up With Me? was released in March 2021.[4][5] This book is about demystifying menstruation and puberty for young girls.[6] Tisca has been nominated at the New York Indian Film Festival for Best Actress for her work in 10Ml Love,[7] a film based on A Midsummer Night's Dream. The series won Best Ensemble Cast. She's been on the Jury of the MAMI (Mumbai Academy Of Moving Images) film festival. Chutney, a short film she wrote and produced under her company, The Eastern Way won two Filmfare Awards (Best Actress & Best Short Film). She is now developing two feature film scripts.[8][9][10] Her upcoming projects are Bioscopewala, 3Dev and The Hungry (based on the Shakespeare play Titus Andronicus).Tisca has endorsed brands like Tanishq,[11] Titan eyewear,[12] Olay,[13] Horlicks,[14] Marks & Spencer,[15] Godrej,[16] Bajaj Motors and Kellogg's.[17]

Early life and education

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Tisca Chopra was born on 1 November 1973 in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh[18] into a family of educationists. She grew up in Kabul, Afghanistan, as her father was posted as the principal of India International School and later moved back to Delhi.[19][20] She graduated from Apeejay School, Noida, where her father was the principal. Later she studied English literature at Hindu College, University of Delhi. She also started working actively with amateur theatre. While at college, she started writing for several publications and acting in plays for an amateur theatre group and college festivals. After finishing her education, she moved to Mumbai and trained in acting with notable theatre greats Feroz Abbas Khan and Naseeruddin Shah[21] She is the grand-niece of the prominent Indian writer Khushwant Singh.[22]

Career

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Chopra at Colors Indian Telly Awards in 2012

She has won two Filmfare Awards (Chutney (2016)- Best Actress and Best Short Film) Filmfare Short Film Awards#Winners' announcement. For her role in Taare Zameen Par (2007), her best known film, she won Filmfare nominations. In 2011, she appeared in the Love Breakups Zindagi with Dia Mirza and Zayed Khan. Rahasya (2015), won her The People's Choice and Best Actress at Big Star Entertainment Awards. She made her film debut with Platform (1993), opposite Ajay Devgan.[citation needed] She also starred in the hit play Dinner With Friends, where her character of Dia[23] is a complex role of a failed artist. In 2004 she played the role of Prabhavati Devi in Prakash Jha's Loknayak.[24][25][26][27] In 2007, she appeared in Taare Zameen Par with Aamir Khan, where her performance was much lauded. She acted in Nandita Das's directorial debut, Firaaq (2008).[28][29] In 2011, she appeared in Madhur Bhandarkar's Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji.

For 10ml Love, which is based on the Shakespearean play Midsummer Night's Dream, Tisca was nominated for Best Actress at the 11th Annual New York Indian Film Festival.[30][31] Her film Ankur Arora Murder Case, written and produced by Vikram Bhatt released in May 2013.[32][33] Her other notable films are Anup Singh's Qissa, with Irrfan Khan released in 2013,[34][35] has travelled to over 20 festivals, winning over almost all top awards and much appreciation from audiences and critics, and Rahasya, by UVI Film Production Pvt. Ltd. She has worked in the Marathi film Highway with Umesh Kulkarni and Hindi and Tamil remakes of the Marathi film Kaksparsh, directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.

Theatre

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She acted in various plays in Mumbai and soon her work was seen Feroz Abbas Khan's Mahatma vs Gandhi, All The Best and Satyadev Dubey's Inshah Allah. She also starred in Dinner With Friends,[36][37][38] a Pulitzer Award-winning play. The play and Tisca garnered a lot of praise from both critics and audiences and has travelled to many cities across the world.

Television

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Starting her Television stint with the immensely popular short film format called Star Bestsellers, Tisca starred in two popular films, Ek Shaam Ki Mulaqat[39] and Hum Saath Saath Hain Kya?. This paved the way for leading parts in shows like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (Star Plus), Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani (Zee TV), Sarkarr:Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani (Zee TV) and Mariyam Khan - Reporting Live (Star Plus). She hosted a consumer grievances show on (Star News) called Main Hoon Na.[40] Tisca hosted Prayschit - Gunahon Ke Zakhm on Sony Entertainment Television, where she got a chance to reveal the transformation that criminals go through after or during their prison sentence. She starred in 24,[41] in the year 2013. The series was a remake of the American series of the same name, produced by Anil Kapoor, directed by Abhinay Deo, which was premiered on Colors.[42]

Advertising

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Tisca has appeared in advertisements for big brands like Tanishq,[43] Titan Eyewear,[12] Dish TV,[44][45] Kelloggs-All Bran,[46][47] Horlicks-Gold,[48] and Olay.[49][13]

Personal life

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Chopra is married to Capt. Sanjay Chopra who is a pilot with Air India.[50] She lives in Mumbai with her husband and her daughter, Tara.[51][52] She works with several NGOs, supporting education and women's rights.[53]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Language Notes
1993 15th August Kiran Solanki Hindi Credited as Priya Arora
Platform Tina Hindi Credited as Priya Arora
I Love India Priya Tamil Credited as Priya
1994 Baali Umar Ko Salaam Nikitha Hindi
1995 Gunehgaar Priya Hindi
Taqdeerwala Lataa Hindi
1998 Dandnayak Priya Hindi
2000 Karobaar: The Business of Love Neelam Hindi
2004 Hyderabad Blues 2 Menaka English, Telugu,
Hindi
2005 Sau Jhooth Ek Sach Hindi
2007 Cape Karma Kamini English
Taare Zameen Par Maya Awasthy Hindi
2008 Firaaq Anuradha Desai Hindi
Mayabazar (2008 film) Neena Kurian Malayalam
2010 10ml Love Roshni Hindi
Khushiyaan Julie Verma Punjabi
2011 Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji Anushka Anu Narang Hindi
404 (film) Dr. Mira Hindi
Love Breakups Zindagi Sheila Thappar Hindi
2012 OMG: Oh My God! Interviewer Hindi Special Appearance
2013 Ankur Arora Murder Case Nanditha Arora Hindi
Qissa Mehar Punjabi
2015 Rahasya Dr. Arthi Mahajan Hindi
Nirnnayakam Sreeprada Malayalam
Highway Film actor Marathi
Bruce Lee - The Fighter Malini Telugu
2016 Ghayal Once Again Sheethal Bansal Hindi
Sardaar Gabbar Singh Geetha Devi Telugu
2017 The Hungry Tulsi Joshi Hindi
2018 3 Dev Savitri Hindi
Bioscopewala Wahida Hindi
Lashtam Pashtam Mother of Siddhant Hindi
2019 Good Newwz Dr. Sandhya Joshi Hindi
2022 Jugjugg Jeeyo Meera Hindi
2023 Dono Anjali Malhotra Hindi
2024 Murder Mubarak Roshni Batra Hindi [54]
2025 HIT: The Third Case ADGP Kritika Ahuja IPS Telugu

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2000 Star Bestsellers Sarla episode "Ek Shaam Ki Mulakaat"
2002 Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani Rhea
2003–2004 Karishma Kaa Karishma Sheetal (Karishma's mother)
2004–2005 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Mallika Doshi [55]
2005–2006 Sarkarr:Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani Urvashi[55]
2007 Main Hoon Na[55] Host/presenter
2011 Prayschit - Gunahon Ke Zakhm Host/presenter
2013 24 Trisha Rathod
2018 Mariam Khan - Reporting Live Arts Teacher
2019 Hostages Season 1 Dr. Mira Anand[56]
2019 Beecham House Empress British television series
2021 Ramyug Mata kaikayi Mx Player original
2022 Dahan Avni Raut

Short films

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Year Title Role Director Notes Ref.
2016 Chutney Vanita Jyoti Kapur Das also producer and co-writer [57]
2017 Chhuri Meera Mansi Jain also co-producer and co-writer [58]
2020 Rubaru Radha Tisca Chopra also director, co-producer and co-writer [59]

Awards and nominations

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Tisca Chopra (born 1 November 1973) is an Indian actress, , and known for her work in over 45 feature films, primarily in , as well as theatre and short films. She made her film debut in the 1993 drama Platform, credited as Priya Arora, opposite . Her breakthrough role came in 2007 as the mother of the dyslexic protagonist in Aamir Khan's critically acclaimed , which earned her a Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Chopra expanded into production and writing with the 2016 short film , which she produced, directed, and starred in, winning the Short Film Awards for and Best Director in 2017. She has also authored the book Acting Smart: Your Ticket to Showbiz, a guide for aspiring performers, and received a nomination at the New York Indian for 10 ml Love (). In addition to cinema, she has appeared in television series such as the Indian adaptation of 24 and performed in theatre productions including .

Early life and background

Childhood and family origins

Tisca Chopra, born Priya , entered the world on November 1, 1973, at a military hospital in , , . Her family originated from a Punjabi background rooted in education and academia, with her father, S.C. Arora, working as an aeronautical , and her mother, Pammi , serving as a school principal. She grew up in a household with two siblings, including a brother named Mayur C. , amid a modest environment shaped by her parents' professional commitments in . This academic family structure involved frequent relocations, including time spent in , , during her early years, which contributed to a nomadic upbringing in diverse settings from Himalayan mountains to urban shifts. The mobility fostered adaptability, as reflected in her recollections of mountain walks and pine-scented environments in .

Education and formative influences

Chopra completed her schooling at Apeejay School in , following early years spent in , , where her family relocated due to her father's position as principal of the International School. She subsequently pursued a in English literature at Hindu College, University of Delhi, graduating at the top of her university. Her formal occurred within a family that placed high value on , with her , a principal, encouraging pursuits like while initially opposing as a career. Despite this, Chopra demonstrated self-directed interest in from childhood, participating in plays as early as age two, including a role as baby Lord Krishna, which marked the beginning of her engagement with performance. Intellectual development during her student years was shaped by personal determination rather than institutional accolades alone; she later reflected that acting felt predestined, even as a shy individual, drawing inspiration from actors like whose work emphasized depth over superficial appeal. This early exposure to and fostered a transition toward artistic self-expression, prioritizing storytelling skills honed through academic rigor and independent exploration over conventional paths.

Professional career

Theatre and early stage work

Chopra's entry into professional theatre occurred in Mumbai during the mid-1990s, shortly after her screen debut, where she engaged in experimental and character-driven productions that emphasized acting fundamentals over commercial appeal. She collaborated with director in Mahatma vs Gandhi, a play delving into the strained father-son dynamics between and , performed across stages including international tours to the . This work, alongside and Salesman Ramlal, showcased her versatility in roles requiring emotional depth and historical nuance, staged primarily in . Further honing her craft, Chopra trained under at , a hub for performances in the city, starting from foundational exercises despite prior exposure to . Under Dubey's guidance, she appeared in Insha , a production blending and textual fidelity, which demanded rigorous discipline and real-time adaptation to live audiences. These collaborations at , known for its intimate 200-seat venue fostering direct performer-spectator connection, built her proficiency in unscripted elements and vocal projection, core to stage realism absent in recorded media. Theatre's emphasis on iterative live execution, as evidenced by Prithvi's model, instilled causal discipline through immediate consequences of errors—such as audience disengagement—contrasting film's fixes, though empirical data on Indian theatre economics indicates average performer earnings below ₹10,000 per show in the , prioritizing artistic growth over financial stability. No verified regional-language stage credits from this period emerge, with her efforts centered on Hindi-English hybrids reflective of Mumbai's urban scene.

Television and advertising beginnings


Tisca Chopra began her television career in the with the serial Andhakar, a production featuring co-stars Manish Choudhary and Manini Mishra, aired during that decade on . This early role marked her entry into screen following work, providing initial visibility in a medium that offered broader accessibility than at the time. In the early 2000s, Chopra expanded her TV presence with roles such as Rhea in Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani (2002) and Sheetal, Karishma's mother, in Karishma Kaa Karishma (2003–2004). She gained further recognition portraying the antagonistic Mallika Doshi (also referred to as Mallika Sanjay Doshi) in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii from 2004 to 2005, a popular Star Plus serial produced by Balaji Telefilms that explored family dynamics and drew significant viewership. These appearances in daily soaps offered steady work and income stability, contrasting with the sporadic opportunities in Bollywood films often favoring established family networks over merit-based entry. Parallel to television, Chopra featured in advertising campaigns, including an early endorsement for Breeze soap broadcast on , which contributed to her public profile through print and commercials. Such ad work emphasized visual appeal and brevity, prioritizing marketable image over narrative depth, yet provided essential financial support and audience familiarity that sustained independent actors amid industry preferences for insider connections. This combination of serials and advertisements in the late and early facilitated Chopra's persistence, enabling a gradual shift toward feature films without reliance on nepotistic advantages prevalent in .

Film acting breakthrough and key roles

Chopra achieved her film acting breakthrough with the role of Maya Awasthi, the emotionally strained mother of a dyslexic , in Taare Zameen Par (2007), directed by . The film, released on December 21, 2007, depicted the challenges of learning disabilities through the story of young Ishaan Awasthi, with Chopra's portrayal emphasizing parental oversight and eventual awakening, contributing to the narrative's focus on child psychology and . It grossed approximately ₹64 crore worldwide against a modest budget, marking a commercial success, and garnered a 93% approval rating on based on critic consensus praising its sensitive handling of . Her performance was credited with helping initiate public discourse on inclusivity for neurodiverse children, as she later reflected on its role in sensitizing parents to individual differences. Post-, Chopra took on varied supporting and lead roles across Hindi and regional cinema, appearing in over 45 feature films by 2025, often collaborating with directors like and . In (2008), directed by Nandita Das and released March 14, 2008, she played Anuradha Desai, a character navigating the aftermath of the , with reviews highlighting her restrained depiction of urban middle-class guilt amid communal tensions. The independent drama received critical notice for its ensemble approach but achieved limited returns, estimated under ₹5 nett in , underscoring Chopra's willingness to tackle socially charged content over mainstream appeal. She continued with thriller roles, including the titular investigator-turned-suspect in (2015), directed by Manish Gupta and released March 13, 2015, a inspired by real-life cases involving courtroom intrigue; it earned moderate praise for her intense central performance but collected around ₹8 nett domestically, reflecting niche audience draw rather than broad commercial viability. In contrast, (2019), a commercial comedy directed by and released December 27, 2019, featured her as Dr. Sandhya Joshi in a plot revolving around IVF mishaps, achieving blockbuster status with over ₹318 worldwide gross and a 69% score, where her comedic timing supported the ensemble's dominance. Chopra's regional forays demonstrated linguistic versatility, such as in the Telugu (2016), directed by K. S. Ravindra and released April 8, 2016, where she played a supporting role in a high-octane that grossed over ₹90 but prioritized star power over character depth. Underperformers included (2016), directed by and released February 5, 2016, a vigilante sequel with her in a key female role that failed to replicate the original's success, netting under ₹10 amid poor reviews for pacing and dated tropes. Later works like (2022), directed by and released June 24, 2022, saw her in a familial role within a dramedy that grossed ₹136 worldwide, affirming her sustained presence in mid-tier hits without leading stardom. These roles collectively illustrate a career of selective, character-driven choices amid fluctuating metrics, with hits driven by dynamics and valleys tied to formulaic scripting.

Expansion into producing, directing, and writing

In the mid-2010s, Chopra transitioned into film production to support content-driven projects for digital platforms, including , , and series, aiming to prioritize narrative substance over commercial formulas. Her debut as a was the Chutney in 2016, which she described as providing an "adrenaline rush" comparable to a powerful , underscoring her motivation to actively shape stories rather than merely perform in them. This shift was partly driven by frustrations with industry , as Chopra revealed in a June 2024 where she recounted being replaced by a younger actress just four days before a shoot, prompting her to seek greater creative through behind-the-camera roles. By 2024, she publicly advocated for filmmakers to invest more in writing and storytelling instead of relying on star power, reflecting a rationale for production involvement centered on elevating script quality and thematic depth. Chopra's directorial debut came with the 2020 short film Rubaru, which she co-wrote with her husband and directed, featuring actors and in a exploring interpersonal confrontations. This was followed by her directorial venture Saali Mohabbat, announced in June 2025 and produced by , marking a step toward longer-form judged primarily on her and technical merits rather than prior acting recognition. Parallel to her filmmaking expansion, Chopra ventured into writing with the 2021 book What's Up with Me? Puberty, Periods, Pimples, People, Problems and More, a guide for girls aged 8 to 15 addressing physical and emotional changes during through practical advice and relatable insights. Published independently via her own imprint, the book emphasized demystifying without mainstream institutional filters, aligning with her broader pursuit of unmediated creative expression.

Personal life

Marriage and family dynamics

Tisca Chopra is married to Sanjay Chopra, a commercial airline pilot and author. The couple resides in with their daughter, Tara, born on January 1, 2013. Chopra has emphasized a style that prioritizes structured boundaries in her relationship with Tara, describing it as friendly yet distinctly parental rather than peer-like. In a 2024 , she stated that maintaining this distinction preserves authority and fosters healthy development, noting, "Besides, I think your child not only carries your DNA, but also carries your sense of your spirituality and life state with them." She highlighted , such as shared meals, as key to their bond while avoiding over-familiarity that could undermine guidance. The maintains stability in , with no public records of significant relocations following Tara's birth.

Public statements on parenting and society

In February 2024, Chopra articulated her approach to , emphasizing the importance of maintaining parental authority rather than treating children as peers, stating she is "friendly, but not friends" with her daughter to foster respect and structure. She described spent together—such as shared meals—as the "secret sauce" for building strong bonds, linking consistent engagement causally to emotional development and resilience in children. Chopra has highlighted evolving challenges in modern , particularly online safety, asserting in July 2024 that it has become "more difficult" due to social media's pervasive influence on young adults, urging parents to prioritize vigilance and open dialogue over permissiveness. She advocated for strong parent-child relationships as a bulwark against digital risks, noting that dismissing children's concerns—even minor ones—undermines trust and heightens vulnerability to exploitation. On broader societal issues, Chopra addressed vulnerability during an October 2024 interaction at Chitkara University, calling on privileged women to actively defend "the vulnerable and the exploited," framing protection of at-risk groups as a grounded in real-world harms rather than abstract inclusivity. In cultural reflections, she connected personal heritage to social continuity, recalling on Janmashtami 2025 her early stage role as Krishna, which she said instilled a lifelong appreciation for traditional narratives as anchors for identity amid contemporary flux. Similarly, in September 2025, she expressed enduring affinity for Kashmir's landscapes and people, describing the valley's beauty as "pure cinema" and its warmth as a of connection, rooted in her college-era visits without overlaying political ideology.

Reception and controversies

Achievements and critical praise

Chopra earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Maya, the mother of a dyslexic child, in Taare Zameen Par (2007), with critics praising her nuanced depiction of parental frustration and eventual empathy amid the film's exploration of learning disabilities. Her performance was highlighted for its emotional depth, contributing to the film's 93% positive rating on based on 14 reviews, where it was lauded for sensitively addressing without sentimentality. In 2017, she won the Short Film Award for Best Actress for Chutney (2016), with the short also receiving the Best honor, recognizing her lead portrayal in a narrative on marital discord. Over her career spanning more than 50 feature films in multiple languages, Chopra has been commended for versatility, transitioning from maternal figures in mainstream hits like (2019) to intense roles in thrillers such as (2015), where audiences and reviewers applauded her commanding presence in unraveling a murder mystery. She received a Best Actress nomination at the New York Indian Film Festival for 10 ml Love (2010), an adaptation of Shakespeare's , underscoring her adaptability across genres and formats. The cultural impact of Chopra's work in Taare Zameen Par extended to heightened dyslexia awareness in India, where pre-2007 public knowledge of the disorder was minimal; post-release, the film prompted discussions on inclusive education, with Chopra noting in 2024 that it fostered greater parental empathy toward neurodiverse children compared to earlier obscurity. This empirical shift is evidenced by the film's sustained relevance, including re-release considerations in 2025 and its influence on policy dialogues around learning disabilities.

Professional challenges and industry critiques

In 2016, Chopra was replaced by a younger actress approximately four days before the scheduled shoot of a film project for which she had been preparing extensively, an incident she described as indicative of pervasive in the industry. The director initially attributed the decision to producers but later admitted to opting for the younger performer, prompting Chopra to highlight how such practices prioritize youth over established talent and preparation. This experience, occurring when Chopra was 43, underscored broader gender-disparate impacts of , where female actors face accelerated compared to male counterparts, as she noted in subsequent reflections. Chopra has critiqued Bollywood's casting dynamics for favoring social media followers over acting merit, stating in early 2025 that producers often assess candidates by asking, "Dekhna, kitne followers hain uske?"—revealing a shift where metrics eclipse substantive skills. She linked this to technological disruptions like AI and platforms, which she argued are transforming but exacerbating superficial evaluations in traditional , without mitigating underlying biases toward nepotistic networks that limit opportunities for outsiders. Such systemic preferences, rooted in familial connections over empirical talent assessment, causally hinder merit-based advancement, as evidenced by Chopra's own trajectory as a non-nepotistic entrant who initially adopted the screen name Priya to navigate industry gatekeeping. Commercially, several of Chopra's lead or prominent roles in films underperformed at the , including Main Aur Charles (2015), which grossed approximately ₹5.85 against expectations for a biographical drama, and Ghayal Once Again (2016), earning ₹2.68 and labeled a flop amid competition from higher-budget releases. Chopra reflected on her debut feature Dil Maange More (2004) as an early flop, attributing audience rejection not to quality deficits but to mismatched in a commerce-driven ecosystem that penalizes unconventional narratives. These outcomes, while not excusing execution flaws, illustrate industry realities where non-star-driven projects face structural disadvantages, compounded by biases against mid-career women pursuing diverse roles beyond formulaic commercial viability.

Works and accolades

Filmography overview

Tisca Chopra's filmography primarily encompasses Hindi-language feature films, with select roles in Telugu and English productions, spanning from her debut in 1993 to ongoing work as of 2025. She has appeared in over 50 feature films, often in supporting or character roles, alongside television series and short films. Her credits include acting, with occasional forays into producing and directing shorts.
YearTitleRoleNotes
199315th AugustUnspecified small roleDebut feature film, Hindi
2007Taare Zameen ParMaya AwasthyHindi, breakthrough role
2008FiraaqAnuradha DesaiHindi
2013Ankur Arora Murder CaseMaya RajguruHindi
2015ABCD 2MayaHindi
2015Main Aur CharlesKamlaHindi
2016Ghayal Once AgainBelaHindi
2016LoveshhudaReenaHindi
2016Sardaar Gabbar SinghSpecial appearanceTelugu
2017The HungryKaliEnglish-Indian co-production
20183 DevGodHindi
2018Lashtam PashtamSheetal OberoiHindi
2019Good NewwzDr. Sandhya JoshiHindi
2022Jugjugg JeeyoMeeraHindi
2023DonoUnspecifiedHindi
2024Murder MubarakRoshni BatraHindi
2025HIT: The 3rd CaseNaniTelugu-Hindi bilingual
Chopra has also featured in television and web series, including 24 (2013) as Naina and Hostages (2019) as Dr. Mili Parikh, marking her web debut. Short films include Chhuri (2017), where she starred, and Rubaru (co-written and directed by Chopra). Producer credits encompass shorts like Chutney.

Literary output

Tisca Chopra's first authored book, Acting Smart: Your Ticket to Showbiz, serves as a practical guide for aspiring actors, drawing on her experiences in the entertainment industry to outline strategies for career entry and sustainability. Published by HarperCollins India, the book emphasizes realistic preparation, skill-building, and navigating professional challenges without romanticizing the field. It achieved bestseller status and is undergoing translation into Hindi, reflecting demand among Hindi-speaking audiences in India. Her second book, What's Up With Me? , Periods, Pimples, People, Problems and More, released on March 18, 2021, targets young girls aged 8 to 13, offering candid explanations of physiological and emotional changes during . The work addresses , , peer pressures, and with straightforward, evidence-based advice grounded in biological realities, aiming to reduce stigma through accessible language and illustrations rather than euphemistic narratives. Chopra, as a , incorporates personal in discussing how individual choices influence outcomes during this developmental phase, positioning the book as a tool for self-reliant coping amid familial and societal influences. Both publications highlight Chopra's writing approach, which prioritizes empirical observations from over idealized portrayals, extending subtle insights from her background into thematic overlaps like performance under scrutiny in Acting Smart and authentic self-presentation amid change in What's Up With Me?. No quantitative sales figures beyond the bestseller designation for the former are publicly detailed, though the latter has been noted for its role in filling gaps in age-appropriate, non-sensationalized educational material on adolescent .

Awards and nominations

Tisca Chopra has received one major award and several nominations primarily for her supporting roles in feature films and lead roles in short films.
YearAwardCategoryResultWork
2008Stardust Awards, IndiaBest Supporting ActressWonTaare Zameen Par
2008Filmfare AwardsBest Supporting ActressNominatedTaare Zameen Par
2008Screen AwardsBest Actress in a Supporting RoleNominatedTaare Zameen Par
2010Screen AwardsBest Ensemble CastNominatedFiraaq
2011New York Indian Film FestivalBest Actress (Jury Award)Nominated10 ml Love
2016Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Negative RoleNominatedRahasya
2017Filmfare Short Film AwardsBest ActressWonChutney
2024IWM Digital AwardsMost PopularWonMurder Mubarak
These recognitions span her work in both mainstream and independent short-form content, with no documented awards for producing, directing, writing, or public speaking engagements as of 2025.

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  27. https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/tisca-chopra-on-13-years-of-taare-zameen-par-started-a-conversation-about-inclusion-sensitised-parents/
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  34. https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/tisca-chopra-recalls-replaced-someone-younger-four-days-shoot-sad-world-living/
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  38. https://www.amazon.com/Puberty-Periods-Pimples-People-Problems-ebook/dp/B0C692BNZR
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  40. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57514158-what-s-up-with-me
  41. https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/i-want-to-play-a-terrorist-tischa-chopra/story-s1z5m9Vkh9Q1LhOfgP3OIO.html
  42. https://morungexpress.com/tisca-chopra-shares-sneak-peeks-from-her-maldives-diaries-with-husband-daughter
  43. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/tisca-chopra-on-why-she-is-friendly-but-not-friends-with-her-daughter/articleshow/107978112.cms
  44. https://www.news18.com/movies/tisca-chopra-maria-goretti-say-parenting-has-become-more-difficult-online-safety-is-big-concern-exclusive-8960094.html
  45. https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/snapchat-teen-safety-tisca-chopra-nitanshi-goel-uthara-ganesh-online-safety-9418401/
  46. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/women-like-us-must-stand-up-for-the-vulnerable-and-the-exploited-says-tisca-chopra/
  47. https://zeenews.india.com/people/on-janmashtami-2025-tisca-chopra-recalls-channeling-her-inner-krishna-since-her-first-role-as-an-actor-2946978.html
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