Tahira Kochhar
Tahira Kochhar (born Tahira Kochar,31 January 1990) is an Indian actress and former model. She made her Bollywood Debut in the film Rabba Main Kya Karoon.[1]
Early life
Tahira Kochhar was born on 31 January'1990 in New Delhi to Komal Kochhar who was a teacher for 18 years and Gopal Kochhar who owns an Advertising, Marketing & a Real Estate Agency of his own. Her parents originate from Delhi. Tahira was brought up in Delhi attending Vasant Valley School and finally graduated from The British School with an I.B. diploma.[2]
Career
Modelling : Tahira started her career as a model during her college days. She started off with many editorial, ad films & magazine product shoots in Delhi. She's also been the face of J.J. Vallaya's Grand Finale Poster & Press Ads & walked the ramp for the same at WIFW.She made her mark as a Delhi Ramp Model and was soon after chosen as one of the finalist for Femina Miss India, 2010.[2]
Debut in Bollywood
Tahira always wanted to be an actor since her childhood. However, during her later school days she felt that being a Delhi girl & looking at all the talent the industry possessed, she felt her dream was a bit far fetched.However, in Sept'2011, her films Director Amrit Sagar Chopra asked her to audition for her role in Rabba Main Kya Karoon female lead. Amrit Sagar Chopra came across Tahira's photographs after he was fed up auditioning almost up to 400 girls for the part in the movie. Tahira auditioned for the same in Delhi.Sure enough,she won the role as a leading heroine in Rabba Main Kya Karoon (2013)starring Arshad Warsi & Introducing Akash Chopra along with Paresh Rawal, Raj Babbar![3][4][5]