Parineeti Talwar is an Indian actress known mainly for appearing in American and British films and television. She came to prominance following her critically acclaimed role in The Darjeeling Limited. She has since then has appeared in a variety of supporting and some starring roles. She is likely most noted for her roles as Talisa Maegyr in HBO's "Game of Thrones" and as alien Nebula in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy films.
Born in Bangalore, India to a business executive and dance instructor, Talwar attended a private school for girls until at age 12 her parents divorced. She then moved to London with her mother where she would attend an international school, learning English along with her studies. She spent summers with her family in India and has stated that she would visit her father but has not been close with him since her parents' split.
Talwar studied dance first through her mother and later through more formal training. Though she learned Indian classical and folk dances, she was more interested in contemporary ballet. When finished with her secondary schooling, she applied to the Tisch School of Arts program at New York University and was accepted. During her second year, she tore a ligament in her knee that forced her to take a break from dance. Instead of dropping the semester entirely, she decided to try other classes, one of these being theatre. She admits that she was immediately smitten with acting and obtained the university's permission to change her area of study. She would graduate in 2010, having balanced education with an already budding career.
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Talwar is involved in several activist and charity causes.
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something of a critics' darling, from her debut in darjeeling parineeti has cultivated a polished public image as well spoken, informed and serious about acting. still largely a niche name recognized more within the industry than outside, she benefits from the ability to lose herself in each role without the added celebrity reptutation. initially very private when it comes to her personal life, a few high profile relationships and rising star status have pushed her to give official relationship statements when needed. she is outspoken as an activist pushing for change, and has on occasion been at odds with the media through this. |
» Made waves when shortly after her character's violent end on "Game of Thrones" she was quoted calling the treatment of Talisa by both the show and fans "a shame." » Fluent in Kannada, Hindi and English. » Two pets - one yellow lab named Gulab who travels with her when possible and a tabby cat named Richard Parker who generally stays in her London home. » |
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