Tarun Jain (born 18 May 1985) is an Indian writer, actor and entrepreneur. He is best known for writing Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 and De De Pyaar De, as well as for creating, writing and acting in the Digital Sitcom Life Sahi Hai. He is also the founder of iForIndia.org, a social non-profit organisation created to push to greater self-governance and political accountability.[1][2][3][4]
Tarun Jain | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 May 1985 New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | University of Southern California |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, entrepreneur, founder of iforindia |
| Known for | Life Sahi Hai, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, iForIndia, De De Pyaar De |
Early life
editTarun was born in New Delhi, where he completed his schooling at St. Columbia’s School. He did his BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from the University Of Southern California. Before moving back to India to pursue writing and filmmaking, he worked at a startup in California and at Capital One Financial in Virginia.
Career
editWhile in Los Angeles, Jain took courses in writing, acting, and improv comedy. He quit his PhD in Electrical Engineering from USC to briefly work in the banking sector; before moving back to India to pursue his interest in films.
Jain's first writing project was the sequel to 2011's surprise hit Pyaar Ka Punchnama. While writing Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, he simultaneously launched iForIndia with Ankur Garg. iForIndia is a social non-profit aimed at driving accountability in Indian politics.[5][6][7][8]
In 2016, Jain created, wrote and acted in the sitcom Life Sahi Hai[9]
Jain’s project De De Pyaar De, starring Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh and Tabu released worldwide on 17 May 2019.
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 | Writer | |
| 2019.. | De De Pyaar De | Writer |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Life Sahi Hai (Season 1) | Creator, writer, actor | YouTube | [10] |
| 2018 | Life Sahi Hai (Season 2) | Creator, writer, actor | ZEE5 | [11] |
References
edit- ^ "People Behind iForIndia". Iforindia.org. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "CJ launches website to educate voters :News18 Videos". News18.com. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh among best performing states: Report". In.news.yahoo.com. 3 December 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Now, a website to rate government services, MLAs, MPs". Firstpost.com. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Lok Sabha Elections 2014: How political start-ups are empowering young voters to engage more – The Economic Times". Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com. 23 March 2014. Archived from the original on 24 March 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ Devanik Saha (9 June 2014). "Engaging Citizens to Rate the Performance of Politicians: 'I For India'". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ Ghosh, Debojyoti (15 April 2014). "Forbes India Magazine – Elections: Spawning Business Opportunities". Forbesindia.com. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Now, a website to rate your MLA's performance | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Dnaindia.com. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "The trailer of digital sitcom 'Life Sahi Hai' is the funniest thing you'll see today!". Bollyspice.com. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Watch: Luv Ranjan's web series Life Sahi Hai's first episode hits the internet waves". Deccan Chronicle. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Life Sahi Hai 2: Suhail Nayyar reveals Tarun Jain's embarrassing underwear story that will leave you in splits - watch video". Bollywood Life. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2020.