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Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Taare Zameen Par actor, Tisca Chopra turns director with feature film Saali Mohobbat: It's truly satisfying
"This was long awaited,' says actor Tisca Chopra, who is marking her directorial debut with the film Saali Mohabbat that hits the screens later this year. She shares, 'It has been on my bucket list as I enjoyed directing when I worked on a short film, Rubaru. Now, it's been so satisfying to write and direct a story that is close to my heart.' Actor Tisca Chopra Speaking about the film, she says the scripting was finished just before the pandemic hit in 2020. 'I wrote Saali Mohabbat back then, and I remember every time I narrated the script to a potential producer, I was told, 'You have to direct this; you know it inside out'. This sentiment was echoed by Manish Malhotra (fashion designer) when I narrated the script to him. So here I am, a director and it's truly satisfying but my love for acting stays in place.' Tisca emphasises her knack for spotting opportunities: "I always catch the ideas that are floating around, keeping your soul, eyes and antennae up." Beyond her directorial venture, she's also completed writing of another untitled film where she will be acting, "For now I am combining writing and directing or writing and acting, I feel acting and directing in the same project needs to wait." For her, filmmaking is a collective endeavor. "At the end of the day, for me, it was never being in front or going behind the camera; it was more of a corroboration of different visions and departments coming together with one motive of making a film, and it's everybody's film." On her debut film she adds, "Be it my producer or actors, all have brought so much to the plate. So it was never a day like running around saying, 'It's my film, so it should be this way.'" Additionally, she's slated to sign a project by the year-end. "So technically, bahut kuch ho raha, and I am living through and making most of it." While she is enjoying the new role, the last few days have been tough for Tisca, who had a close connect with the unfortunate Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad recently. 'Some incidents leave an indelible mark,' she says, explaining how her husband, Captain Sanjay Chopra, a former pilot for Air India, had flown with the airline for many years. She adds, 'We both are still recovering from the shock. AI is dear to us. In fact, we once boarded the same aircraft that crashed. We and all our pilot friends are dealing with the loss and coping with the tragedy. Our hearts are heavy and we are praying for all those who lost their lives in the fatal accident.'
India.com
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Must-Watch or Miss? Tisca Chopra Reviews Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par
Actress Tisca Chopra, who was a part of Aamir Khan's "Taare Zameen Par" got a chance to watch the film's spiritual successor "Sitaare Zameen Par" with the cast and crew, and was all praises for the sports comedy which reached the cinema halls on Friday. Sharing a happy photo with the "Sitaare Zameen Par" team, Tisca wrote on her Instagram handle, "What Aamir does, only Aamir does. Had the absolute fortune of watching Sitaare Zameen Par, directed by the immensely talented @ with the entire cast and crew last night.. Lauding Aamir's creative prowess, she added, "Having worked with Aamir on Taare Zameen Par and followed his extraordinary body of work over the years, my admiration for him—as both an actor and a filmmaker—only continues to grow." Take A Look At The Post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tisca Chopra (@tiscaofficial) Furthermore, Tisca revealed how she felt after watching the drama that deals with a sensitive topic such as neurodivergence. "Sitaare is all heart! What stayed with me is how gently and powerfully the film establishes the idea that everyone's normal is different. This isn't a sob story—it's an empowering moved me most was how the neurodivergent adults are portrayed (and for once by neurodivergent actors) —not with pity or exaggerated kindness, but with something far more beautiful: normalcy. Everyday, natural, joyous normalcy. Like anyone else. And that's what makes this film truly special," she penned. Showering the cast and crew of "Sitaare Zameen Par" with love, Tisca added, "The cast @aroushsunshinediaries @gopikrishnavarma @desaisamvi @aayushbhansali20 @ashishpendse2025 @vedantsharmaa @ @rishables @simran_mangeshkar2025 & realnamanmisra—always so heartwarming, always smiling. It's impossible to be around them and not feel joy. Casting this film must've been a mammoth task - big shoutout to @castingbay @ghantagartalkies @tessjosephcasting The music, as in most AK films is splendid - @ @ehsaan @loymendonsaofficial @shankarehsaanloy and lyrics by @amitabhbhattacharyaofficial take a bow." "A big shoutout to @aparnapurohit and @aamirkhanproductions for pulling this off so beautifully..A truly beautiful evening. Go watch Sitaare Zameen Par in a theatre near you—and be ready to have a smile plastered on your face.," she concluded. An official remake of the 2018 Spanish film "Champions", "Sitaare Zameen Par" reached the cinema halls on June 20th this year.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tisca Chopra shares she had a blast shooting 'Ankur Arora Murder Case' as the film turns 12
It has been more than a decade since actress Tisca Chopra was seen as a doting mother Nandita Arora who wanted nothing more than for her son to get better in the movie "Ankur Arora Murder Case". It has been more than a decade since actress Tisca Chopra was seen as a doting mother Nandita Arora who wanted nothing more than for her son to get better in the movie "Ankur Arora Murder Case". Commemorating 12 years of the film's release, Tisca took to her official Instagram handle and penned a note recalling her time on the set. She wrote, "It's been 12 years to Ankur Arora Murder Case. . What a blast we had at shoot @kaykaymenon02 @arjun__mathur @paoli_dam @vishakhasingh555 @chaudhari_manish #harshchhaya @sachiink and of course our director @suhailtatari enjoying the fab food from @kaykaymenon02 film was brilliantly cast by @kunalmshahcasting." Tisca further revealed that as she was working on the movie, around the same time she was also blessed with her baby girl Tara, making the film extremely special to her. "AAMC will always remain very close to my heart. We got Tara around the same time, and that made the role even more personal - the fear, the helplessness, the love... it all felt very real.. I still remember at a screening of the film, @azmishabana18 just held my hand. She didn't say a word. And in that silent moment, I knew that we had a very real film..," she added. Made under the direction of Suhail Tatari, "Ankur Arora Murder Case" shares the real-life story of a little boy who dies on the operation table due to medical negligence. It talks about a highly reputed doctor whose small mistake ends up costing the life of a little kid. Will the doctor be able to hide his mistake or will the grieving mother get justice? Accompanying Tisca, the core cast of the drama further includes Arjun Mathur , Kay Kay Menon , Paoli Dam , Harsh Chhaya, Vishakha Singh, Sachin Khurana, Manish Choudhary, Kanchan Awasthi, Vishesh Tiwari, and Khushboo Kamal, along with others. Produced and written by Vikram Bhatt , "Ankur Arora Murder Case" reached the theatres on 14 June 2013.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Tisca Chopra shares unseen moments from supernatural hit ‘Bhay'
Actress Tisca Chopra, who impressed audiences with her powerful portrayal of IAS officer Avni Raut in the supernatural horror series Dahan: Raakan Ka Rahasya, also known as Bhay, recently took to Instagram to share a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes memories from the 2022 drama. The actress posted a carousel of photos and videos from the shoot, offering a rare glimpse into life on the sets. From candid snaps chilling with the crew to posing with her body double, Tisca gave fans a peek at the camaraderie and challenges behind the scenes. One video featured a serene train journey, while another showed her in a workout session amidst nature. Encouraging her followers to revisit the series, Tisca captioned, "If you haven't got your weekend watch figured, go watch #Bhay on @jiohotstar and keep some popcorn handy. Oh and someone whose hand you can hold. Tight." She also revealed an interesting tidbit: the show was shot entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Bhay (Dahan) was shot all through Covid and became the most watched series for a few months,' she added. Bhay follows Avni Raut, a disgraced IAS officer who is posted in the eerie town of Shilashpura. Tasked with brokering a deal between Mangon Mining Corporation and wary locals, Avni finds herself confronting a dark myth that looms over the town. The plot intricately blends bureaucratic drama with supernatural suspense, making it one of the most compelling web series of its time. Alongside Tisca, the show features a stellar ensemble cast including Saurabh Shukla, Rajesh Tailang, Mukesh Tiwari, Lehar Khan, Ankur Nayyar, Rohan Joshi, and Pankaj Sharma. Directed by VikranthPawar and produced under the banner of Banijay Asia by Mahesh Korade, Deepak Dhar, and Rishi Negi, Bhay boasts a gripping narrative penned by Jai Sharma, Nikhil Nair, and Shiva Bajpai. The show's haunting visuals were brought to life by cinematographer Arkodeb Mukherjee. As Tisca's Instagram post reignites interest in the chilling drama, fans old and new are being drawn once again into the mysterious world of Bhay.
