Tisca Chopra, most remembered for playing Darsheel Safary's mother in “Taare Zameen Par”, made her acting debut at the young age of three. The actor had carved out a niche for herself in television as well and has also anchored a few reality shows. Currently, Tisca is working on developing a script that she plans to produce.
She attributes her accomplishments to the time spent in school and college. While school days instilled in her a strong sense of discipline, despite the fact that her father was the principal of her school, college for Tisca was an opportunity to discover herself. “During schooling, the atmosphere at home was meticulous but they never clipped my wings. I was given liberty but in limits. However, college was a time when I broke free with no inhibitions and zero responsibilities,” recollects the actor who made her debut opposite Ajay Devgnn with the film “Platform” in 1993.
Born into a family of educationists, Tisca is often asked about the initial reaction of her family to her choice of career. “My father always said I'm silly to take up acting and wanted me to pursue MBA like other children. But I always had a passion for acting and somehow knew I was born to pursue this field. But today, having achieved so much, my father is really proud of me.”
Fondly remembering her college days, the actor says, “I was not ragged as freshers usually are. I escaped by making an innocent little face. In the whole concept of breaking the ice between juniors and seniors, I was successful in establishing a good rapport with my seniors.”
Tisca also remembers the close bonds and friendships during the times spent at college. “Eating Chinese food with friends and travelling together in DTC buses are some of the other cherished memories.”
Topping her college in English literature, she firmly believes that her college played a major role in bridging the gap between literature and acting.
“Hindu College is a very progressive place. Our teachers at the college always inspired us to work our own way out. The atmosphere was brimming with enthusiasm and new talent was promoted. Despite a degree in literature, my interest and love for theatre remained unharmed and I started writing for several publications as well as acting in plays for amateur theatre groups and college festivals.”
She has been seen in films like Nandita Das' directorial debut film “Firaaq” and Madhur Bhandarkar's “Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji”.
