Paakhi A. Tyrewala

Acting

Paakhi A. Tyrewala

Born

1984-06-06 (42)

Place of birth

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Known for

Acting

Credits

7 titles

Paakhi A Tyrewala (born 6 June 1984) is the stage name of Punarnava Mehta an Indian writer-cum-director, who debuted in mainstream Bollywood in 2002 with the film Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai?, in which she is credited with the real name Punarnava Mehta.[1] She later changed her name to Paakhi, which is her nickname, and adopted Tyrewala after her marriage to Abbas Tyrewala. She was relaunched by her husband Abbas in 2010 with her new name "Paakhi" in the film Jhootha Hi Sahi.

Known for

Pahuna: The Little Visitors poster
8.0

Three Nepalese children rely on each other for survival after they get separated from their parents while entering India.

Pahuna: The Little Visitors

2017

Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? poster
5.5

Four friends fall in love, providing a catalyst as they enter into manhood and discover the beautiful wiles that women possess -- their soul and their power to love and nurture. Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai is a film where everything that occurs is completely unexpected, and just when you think you have things figured out … that's when you should think again!

Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai?

2002

Jhootha Hi Sahi poster
4.8

A suicidal woman's "final" call mistakenly connects her to a man who gives her something to live for.

Jhootha Hi Sahi

2010

Swara Mandal poster
6.2

The mother of the Indian female singer Pallavi (Kitu Gidwani) is at the end of her life. She was master and teacher for her daughter for the art of Indian singing. But she will not be able to complete her lessons. So Pallavi experiences the lack of the guru of her mother. Finally she finds him in a very young street-girl who is able to sing marvelously. But this girl keeps disappearing again and again...

Swara Mandal

1997

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah poster
6.1

Inspired by the famous Gujarati column Duniya Ne Undha Chasma by Taarak Mehta, this show captures the everyday life in Gokuldham Co-operative Society, addressing socially relevant issues with humor. At its heart is Jethalal, an uneducated Gujarati businessman, who often seeks guidance from his wise neighbor and friend, Taarak Mehta. Jethalal lives with his naive yet lovable wife Daya Ben and their mischievous son Tapu, whose antics frequently disrupt the peace of the society. The members often warn Jethalal to control Tapu or face eviction. In desperation, he calls his father, Champaklal, from the village, hoping he’ll instill discipline in Tapu. Instead, the grandfather-grandson duo teams up, creating even more chaos and turning Jethalal’s life into a comedic roller coaster. The show blends family dynamics, friendship, and neighborhood bonds with a dose of satire and laughter.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

2008

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