Tara D'Souza

Tara D'Souza
Tara D'Souza at launch of Sula's Vinoteca
Born
Tara Concepta D'Souza

(1986-12-20) 20 December 1986 (age 38)[citation needed]
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
OccupationActress
Years active2005–2018

Tara Concepta D'Souza (born 20 December 1986), commonly known as Tara D'Souza, is an Indian actress and model, known for her work in the films Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.[1][2]

Early life and background

D'Souza was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India to Konkani parents Andreas and Diane D'Souza. She also has one brother, Noel Prasad D'Souza and one sister, Mira D'Souza.[3] She attended Vidyaranya High School for Boys and Girls, a school which is partly based on the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Career

Modeling

While in college, D'Souza pursued a career in modeling and was a former Kingfisher Calendar girl, chosen after 2010 reality TV series, Kingfisher Calendar Model Hunt on NDTV Good Times.[1]

Acting

In 2005, D'Souza made her cinematic debut in The Angrez (2005) which was a Tollywood film which only released in some parts of Hyderabad and did become a super hit film locally, and since it didn't release in many theaters she was not well known after this picture.[4] She was cast in Yash Raj Films Mere Brother Ki Dulhan opposite Ali Zafar; it was considered as a hit. Fans enjoyed her performance in this film and she became very well known. She also acted in Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge, a story based on Facebook, which received positive reviews.

The cast of Mujhse Fraaandship Karogee. From left: Saqib Saleem, Tara D’Souza, Saba Azad and Nishant Dahiya

Filmography

Year Film Role Language
2005 The Angrez Sheetal Hyderabadi Urdu
2011 Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Piyali Hindi
Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge Malvika

Television

  • Daanav Hunters (2015)
  • Zero KMS (2018)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Tara D'Souza Profile". NDTV Good Times. Archived from the original on 20 November 2010.
  2. ^ "Tara Dsouza's dad proud of daughter's debut". The Times of India. 3 October 2011. Archived from the original on 1 July 2012.
  3. ^ "New kid on the block: Tara D'Souza". Star Gold. 12 September 2011. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Tara D'Souza :: Muvi Reviews". Dev.artoonsolutions.com. Archived from the original on 13 May 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
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