Meera Chopra
Meera Chopra | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Chopra in 2018 | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Nila |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse |
Rakshit Kejriwal (m. 2024) |
Meera Chopra is an Indian actress and model[1] who appears in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi-language films.[2] In Tamil films, she is credited as Nila.[3] She went to SGTB Khalsa College, Delhi University, but later dropped out of college to pursue her career in movies.
Early life
[edit]Chopra was born in India. Bollywood actresses Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti Chopra, and Mannara Chopra are her paternal second cousins.[4]
Film career
[edit]Meera's Tamil debut was with the 2005 film Anbe Aaruyire, in which she starred with S. J. Surya. Her second film was Bangaram, a Telugu-language film starring Pawan Kalyan, followed by her critically acclaimed performance in M. S. Raju's Vaana. Much later she made her Bollywood debut in Vikram Bhatt's 1920: London, with Sharman Joshi.[5] She's also worked in Satish Kaushik's Gang of Ghosts, produced by Venus. Meera is set to work in Nastik opposite Arjun Rampal which is set to release in late 2021. She played Anjali Dangle in a 2019 film Section 375 with Akshaye Khanna and Richa Chaddha.
In 2023, she was cast in a movie dealing with women's asexuality called 'Superwoman'.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Chopra married businessman Rakshit Kejriwal in Jaipur on March 12, 2024.[7]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Anbe Aaruyire | Madhu/Madhu's memory | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Bangaram | Sandhya Reddy | Telugu | |
| Jambhavan | Ezhil | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Lee | Chellammal | Tamil | |
| Marudhamalai | Divya | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Kaalai | Nila | Tamil | Special appearance in the song "Guththa Lakkadi" |
| Vaana | Nandhini Choudhary | Telugu | ||
| Arjun | Unknown | Kannada | ||
| Jaganmohini | Azhagu Nachiyar | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Maaro | Priya | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Greeku Veerudu | Maya | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Gang of Ghosts | Tina Chopra | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Isai | Madhu | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
| Killadi | Anjali | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | 1920 London | Shivangi | Hindi | |
| 2017 | One | Priya | English | |
| 2019 | Section 375 | Anjali Dangle | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Safed | Kaali | Hindi |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Tattoo Murders | ACP Aditi Acharya | Hotstar | Lead role | |
| 2022 | Hiccups and Hookups | Fatima (fatty) | lionsgate | [8] [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Vikram Bhatt-KRK controversy: Actress Meera Chopra speaks up". The Times of India. 25 June 2016. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
- ^ Girl uninterrupted Archived 28 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Hindu.com. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
- ^ "It's ruthless, says Meera Chopra". Deccan Chronicle. 7 July 2020. Archived from the original on 21 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "Hissing cousins: Parineeti Chopra vs Meera Chopra". DNA India. Archived from the original on 5 May 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ^ "Mera Chopra will romance Sharman in 1920 London". Hub 24x7. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Meera Chopra on 'Super Woman': Asexuality is unheard of due to shame and taboo - Exclusive". The Times of India. 30 June 2022. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Priyanka Chopra's Cousin Meera Chopra Marries Rakshit Kejriwal In Jaipur. Pics Inside". ndtv. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Bombay Begums Web Review: Kabhi khushi ka-begum!". Mid Day. 10 March 2021. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "'The Tattoo Murders' review: Meera Chopra breathes life into this hit-or-miss cop-thriller". DNA India. 13 April 2021. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
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