Amyra Dastur (born 7 May 1992) is an Indian actress who has appeared in films in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
Dastur's family is Parsi, and she speaks English and Gujarati at home. She graduated from Mumbai's HR College with a bachelor's degree in commerce.
Dastur began her career as a commercial model. Dastur made her Hindi film debut alongside Prateik Babbar in Manish Tiwary's romantic drama Issaq.
Amyra co-starred with Jackie Chan in her first international project, Kung Fu Yoga, which was released in India on February 3, 2017.
Amyra Dastur can also be seen in Akshat Verma's upcoming film, Kaalakaandi, starring Saif Ali Khan. Amyra shot a song for the film that is an upbeat dance number with some amusing lyrics. Adil Malik of Kar Gayi Chul fame choreographed the song.
She made her Telugu film debut in Manasuku Nachindi, directed by Mahesh Babu's sister. Amyra had her second Telugu release in 2018, Rajugadu, opposite Raj Tarun.
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Year | Title | Role(s) | Language (s) | Notes |
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2013 | Issaq | Bachchi Kashyap (Juliet) | Hindi | Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actress |
2015 | Anegan | Madhumitha/ Samudhra/ Shenbagavalli/ Kalyani | Tamil | Nominated SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actress – Tamil |
2015 | Mr. X | Siya Verma | Hindi | |
2017 | Kung Fu Yoga | Kyra | Mandarin/ Hindi/ English | |
2018 | Manasuku Nachindi | Nithya | Telugu | |
Kaalakaandi | Neha | Hindi | ||
Raju Gadu | Tanvi | Telugu | ||
Rajma Chawal | Seher/Tara Chaudhary | Hindi | ||
2019 | Judgementall Hai Kya | Reema | Hindi | |
Prassthanam | Shivi | Hindi | ||
Made in China | Roopa | Hindi | ||
2021 | Koi Jaane Na | Suhana | Hindi | |
2022 | Jogi | Kammo | Hindi | |
2023 | Bagheera | TBA | Tamil | Completed[13] |
Year | Title | Role | Language |
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2018 | The Trip 2 | Ira | Hindi/English |
2021 | Tandav | Ada Mir | Hindi |
2023 | Dongri To Dubai | TBA | Hindi |
TBA | Bambai Meri Jaan | TBA | Hindi |
Bio/Wiki | |
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Full Name | Amy Rohinton Dastur |
Nickname | Amy |
Profession | Actress |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in feet inches- 5’ 5” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 55 kg in pounds- 121 lbs |
Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-26-36 |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | Bollywood Film: Issaq (2013) Tamil Film: Anegan (2015) Telugu Film: Manasuku Nachindi (2018) Hindi TV: Shockers (2016) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 7 May 1993 |
Age (as in 2022) | 29 Years |
Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
School(s) | • Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai • Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai |
College | H. R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) |
Religion | Parsi (Zoroastrianism) |
Hobbies | Reading, Writing, Dancing, Playing the Guitar |
Controversy | In 2018, during the #MeToo India Movement, she claimed that she had faced harassment in both the Bollywood and the South Indian Film Industry. |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family | |
Parents | Father- Gulzar Dastur (Surgeon and Director of Bhatia Hospital) Mother- Delna Dastur (Advertising Professional) |
Siblings | Brother- Jehangir Dastur (Younger; Chef) Sister- None |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Food(s) | Pizza, Sushi, Chocolate Brownies |
Favourite Cuisines | Thai |
Favourite Restaurant | Kitchen Garden by Suzette, Mumbai |
Favourite Hotel | Explorers Hotel, Paris |
Favourite Actor(s) | Aamir Khan, Emraan Hashmi |
Favourite Actress(es) | Indian- Kangana Ranaut, Priyanka Chopra American- Angelina Jolie |
Favourite Film(s) | Bollywood- Guzaarish (2010) Hollywood- Amadeus (1984), Syriana (2005) |
Favourite TV Show | Game of Thrones |
Favourite Director(s) | Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Sunil Shanbag |
Favourite Destination | Paris |
Favourite Play | "Kaumudi" directed by Abhishek Majumdar |
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