Tahira Kashyap (born on 21st January 1985) is an Indian writer, professor, and theatre director. She’s the wife of the Bollywood actor, Ayushmann Khurana. She made her debut as a writer with her novel, I promise in 2011. She’s also the co-author of the biography of Ayushmann Khurana called, Cracking The Code: A Journey to Bollywood. Apart from being a writer, she has also worked as a professor in several prestigious universities and colleges. She’s a very talented woman. She made a directorial debut with the short film, Toffee in 2018.
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Tahira Kashyap Biography
| Name | Tahira Kashyap |
| Nickname | Tahira |
| Profession | Writer, professor, theatre director |
| Height | 5’6″ or 1.68 m or 168 cm |
| Weight | 60 kg or 132 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 38-28-36 |
| Date of Birth | 21st January 1983 (38 years as of 2021) |
| Zodiac | Aquarius |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, Punjab, India |
| Hometown | Chandigarh, Punjab, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | Yadavindra public school, Mohali, Punjab, India |
| College/University | Punjab University, Chandigarh, Punjab, India |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduate |
| Debut | Writing: I promise |
| Father | Yajan Kashyap |
| Mother | Anita Kashyap |
| Spouse | Ayushmann Khurana |
| Children | Son- Virajveer KhuranaDaughter- Varushka Khurana |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Marital status | Married |
| Net Worth | $1 million (approx.) |
| Hobbies | Writing and Travelling |
Early Life and Background
Tahira Kashyap was born in Chandigarh, India. She comes from a Hindu Brahmin family. Her father’s name is Yajan Kashyap and Anita Kashyap. She did her schooling at Yadavindra public school in Mohali, India. She completed her graduation and post-graduation in mass communication from Punjab University in Chandigarh. Tahira was in a relationship with her boyfriend Ayushmann Khurana for twelve years and got married to him in 2011. They both are blessed with a son and a daughter. Tahira was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 but she got better and her cancer was cured with better treatment.
Personal life
Tahira Kashyap was in a long term relationship with Ayushmann Khurana. The couple dated each other for twelve years and later got married in 2011. They both have been married since then and we’re blessed with two children. Their son’s name is Virajveer Khurana and their daughter’s name is Varushka Khurana.
Personal favorites
| Actor | Shahrukh Khan |
| Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
| Author | Dr. Bran Weiss, Paulo Coelho |
| Color | Pink |
| Food | Seafood |
| Destination | London, Paris |
Career
Tahira Kashyap has been a multi-talented and hard-working woman. She has been very active since the beginning. She used to participate in theatre groups inside as well as outside of her college in Chandigarh. She started working as an assistant professor at Mithibai College in Mumbai initially. She then began to teach at R.D. National College and W.A. Science College in Mumbai. She has also worked as the programming head at BIG 92.7 FM. Tahira made her writing debut by writing the novel called, A Promise….. A Story of Love And Deceit in 2011. She released her second book called, Souled Out in 2012. She also co-authored her husband’s biography alongside him. The book was called, Cracking The Code: A Journey to Bollywood which was released in 2015. Later in 2018, she made her directorial debut with the short film, Toffee.
Lesser-known facts
- Tahira Kashyap was an active member of the theatre group in and outside of her college in Chandigarh.
- She used to work as an assistant professor at Mithibai College in Mumbai initially. She also began to teach at the R.D. National College and W.A Science College later.
- Tahira has been the programming head at BIG 92.7 FM.
- After a courtship of 12 years, she married actor Ayushmann Khurana in 2011. The couple wrote a book called, Cracking The Code together which is the autobiography of Ayushmann Khurana.
- She directed the short film, toffee in 2018.
