Isha Talwar is an Indian film actress known for working predominantly in South Indian language films and Hindi films. She has worked in many Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil language films in her career. But she got recognition all over the country for her role as Madhuri Yadav in the Amazon Prime web series Mirzapur Mirzapur 2. Isha was born on 22 December 1987 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. After receiving her early education in Mumbai, she obtained a degree in Economics from St. Xavier’s College.
In 2004, she joined Bollywood choreographer Terence Lewis’s dance school where she learned dance forms like ballet, jazz, hip hop, and salsa. She later joined the same dance studio as a tutor. Isha started her career as a model. She has worked in more than 40 different brand commercials like Pizza Hut, Vivel Fairness Cream, Kaya Skin Clinic, and Dulux Paints while modelling. Before joining films as a lead actor, she played the role of a child actor in the 2000 Bollywood film Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai.
She made her debut in the Malayalam industry with the lead role of Ayesha Rehman in the film Thattathin Marayathu released in 2012. She spent about 2 years preparing for this film. She did a language learning course and also takes guitar training. The film proved to be a blockbuster at the box office in which she played the role of a Muslim girl named Ayesha who falls in love with a Hindu boy.
After playing the role of Samantha in the Malayalam film I Love Me released in the same year 2012, she made her debut in the Telugu industry with the role of Shruti in the film Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde in 2013. She made her debut in the Tamil industry with the role of Janani in the film Thillu Mullu, which was released in 2013. She has done 9 Malayalam films till now. Her 2 more Malayalam films Theerpu and Nethra are set to release in 2022. Apart from this, she has worked in 2 Tamil films and 3 Telugu films.
Isha made her Bollywood debut with the role of Maya in the 2017 film Tubelight. Her opposite Salman Khan worked in this film and the film earned more than ₹100 crores at the box office. After that, she appeared in various roles in Bollywood movies like Kaalakaandi, Article 15, Kaamyaab, and Sharmaji Namkeen. Apart from films, in 2010 she worked in the Hindi television show Rishtey. She also joined the Malayalam TV show Comedy Stars as a judge in 2014.
She participated in the Malayalam TV show Comedy Super Night 3 as a dancer in 2017. Apart from this, in 2018, she did episodic roles in the Malayalam television series Kasthooriman. Apart from films, and TV shows, Isha Talwar makes an entry into the world of web series. In 2019, after playing the role of Shagun in Dice Media’s web series Home Sweet Office, she engulfed the world of web series.
In 2019, she played the role of Hamida in the ZEE5 web series Parchhayee. Also seen in the 2020 Flipkart video Swaha. But she achieved immense success through her role as Madhuri Yadav in the Amazon Prime web series Mirzapur and Mirzapur 2. In 2022, she is going to be seen in the Amazon Prime web series Indian Police Force.
Age
Isha Talwar was born on Tuesday, 22 December 1987. She is 35 years as of 2023 Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Childhood
Isha Talwar was born and brought up in Mumbai. At the age of 13, she made her acting debut as Aishwarya Rai‘s younger sister in the film ‘Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai’ (2000). She has learned dance from famous choreographer Terence Lewis’s dance school and is a prolific dancer in various forms, such as – Ballet, Jazz, Hip-hop, and Salsa.
Career
Talwar modelled for Pizza Hut, Vivel Fairness Cream, Kaya Skin Clinic, Dulux Paints, Dhatri Fairness Cream, and a Just Dance music video featuring Hrithik Roshan. Her film debut took two years to prepare. She made her feature film debut in the Malayalam film Thattathin Marayathu, for which she took a four-month voice training class, a language course, and a guitar class. Rediff.com named her Top five Malayalam films of 2012 for her role as Aisha, a Muslim girl who falls in love with a Hindu boy. She looked beautiful but had nothing much to do in the picture, critics said. In a later interview, she said that playing Aisha had brought her a lot of recognition and that she was really happy with her girl-next-door image in the film. She starred in B. Unnikrishnan's I Love Me with Asif Ali and Unni Mukundan. She stated Samantha had shades of grey.
2015's most desired Malayalam actress was Isha Talwar. She said personality, not looks, determines desirability. Prithviraj Sukumaran is her ideal man. She added that he is charismatic and charming. In the 'Reporter' interview, she revealed Mohanlal is her favourite actor.
Her 2013 Telugu debut, Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde, debuted well, while her Tamil debut, Thillu Mullu, a remake of the 1981 Tamil comedy film, was equally successful. Balyakalasakhi, Utsaha Committee, God's Own Country, and Bangalore Days were her 2014 Malayalam films. She shot an extended cameo role in Siddique's Bhaskar the Rascal. She reprised her role in Thattathin Marayathu's Tamil adaptation. She played Maya in Tubelight with Salman Khan. Kaalakaandi was her Bollywood debut. Mirzapur was her 2020 Amazon Prime web series.
Top 5 Movies
Thattathin Marayathu (2012)
Thattathin Marayathu is a Malayalam romantic drama that tells the story of Aisha, a Muslim girl, and Vinod, a Hindu boy. Isha Talwar's portrayal of Aisha is charming and heartfelt. The film beautifully captures the innocence of their love and explores the challenges they face due to religious and societal differences. With its soulful music and emotional narrative, the movie became a huge success and gained Isha Talwar recognition in the industry.
Bangalore Days (2014)
Directed by Anjali Menon, Bangalore Days is a Malayalam coming-of-age drama that follows the lives of three cousins, Divya, Kuttan, and Arjun, who move to Bangalore. Isha Talwar's character, Sarah, is a free-spirited and vivacious woman. The film delves into their personal and professional journeys, their dreams and aspirations, and the complexities of relationships. With its relatable characters and engaging storyline, Bangalore Days became a blockbuster hit.
Two Countries (2015)
Two Countries is a Malayalam comedy-drama that revolves around the cultural clash between two individuals. Isha Talwar plays Laya, a Malayali woman, while Dileep portrays Ullas, a Punjabi man. The film humorously depicts their contrasting backgrounds and the amusing situations they find themselves in after getting married. Isha Talwar's performance adds to the light-heartedness of the film, making it a popular choice among the audience.
Ranam (2018):
Set in the backdrop of Detroit, USA, Ranam is a Malayalam action thriller. Isha Talwar's character, Seema, adds intrigue to the story as a woman with a mysterious past. The film follows the lives of a group of individuals involved in the criminal underworld of Detroit. With its intense action sequences, gripping narrative, and Isha Talwar's enigmatic performance, Ranam garnered attention and praise from both critics and audiences alike.
Article 15 (2019)
Directed by Anubhav Sinha, Article 15 is a Hindi social drama that addresses the issue of caste-based discrimination in India. Isha Talwar has a supporting role as Aditi, the wife of a police officer played by Ayushmann Khurrana. The film sheds light on the deeply-rooted social biases and inequalities prevalent in rural areas, and the investigation of a missing girl's case becomes a focal point to expose systemic discrimination. Isha Talwar's impactful portrayal contributes to the film's impactful narrative and thought-provoking message.
Talking about the total net worth of Isha Talwar, her net worth is around ₹16 crores. She lives a luxurious life in Mumbai. She also has luxurious houses and owns expensive vehicles like BMW, and Audi.
She charges around ₹1 crore for her role in a film. Apart from this, a major part of her earnings comes from TV commercials. She does TV ads for many brands like Dulux Paint, Wild Stone, Ponds Fairness Cream, Pears Soap, Stayfree, Cadbury Dairy Milk, and Venus Cream, from which she earns in crores.
Awards
2013: Amrita TV Film Award for Best Pair – Thattathin Marayathu
2013: Asiavision Award for New Sensation in Acting – Thattathin Marayathu
2013: Indian Movie Award in Qatar For Best Debutant Actress – Thattathin Marayathu
2013: Nominated – Asianet Award for Best Female New Face of the Year
Interesting Facts
Isha Talwar family has its roots in Pakistan.
Her father is an Executive Producer at ‘Narsimha Enterprises.’
Isha received the title of the most desirable woman in Malayalam in 2015.
She received four months of voice training for her debut Malayalam film to learn the language.
She loves to cook food & traveling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Isha Talwar from?
Isha was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is a resident of Mumbai, Maharashtra
Who is Isha Talwar’s father?
Isha Talwar father’s is Vinod Talwar and he is an executive producer who works under the Bollywood director and producer Boney Kapoor.
How old is Isha Talwar?
According to her date of birth on 22 December 1987. She is 35 years old in 2023.
What Is the birthplace of Isha Talwar?
The birthplace of Isha Talwar is Mumbai
Is Isha Talwar in Pears ad?
Yes, she does TV ads for many brands like Dulux Paint, Wild Stone, Ponds Fairness Cream, Pears Soap, Stayfree, Cadbury Dairy Milk, and Venus Cream, from which she earns in crores.
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Talwar modelled for Pizza Hut, Vivel Fairness Cream, Kaya Skin Clinic, Dulux Paints, Dhatri Fairness Cream, and a Just Dance music video featuring Hrithik Roshan. Her film debut took two years to prepare. She made her feature film debut in the Malayalam film Thattathin Marayathu, for which she took a four-month voice training class, a language course, and a guitar class. Rediff.com named her Top five Malayalam films of 2012 for her role as Aisha, a Muslim girl who falls in love with a Hindu boy. She looked beautiful but had nothing much to do in the picture, critics said. In a later interview, she said that playing Aisha had brought her a lot of recognition and that she was really happy with her girl-next-door image in the film. She starred in B. Unnikrishnan's I Love Me with Asif Ali and Unni Mukundan. She stated Samantha had shades of grey.
Isha Talwar family has its roots in Pakistan.
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