Samara Tijori steps into the spotlight with Prime Video’s crime thriller Daldal, marking a confident leap in her evolving acting journey.
Samara Tijori at a promotional event ahead of the Prime Video release of Daldal (Photo: Social Media)
In an industry where star kids are expected to be in a certain box, Samara Tijori is doing her own thing. With Prime Video’s crime thriller Daldal releasing on January 30, she is entering a zone where talent is more important than background. The OTT revolution has changed the rules. Today, India has more than 100 million paid subscribers on OTT platforms, and crime thrillers are the most-watched genre. Samara’s entry could not have been more timely.
Samara Tijori is a Mumbai-born actor and trained dancer who embodies a new wave of artists who combine formal training with modern storytelling. She has opted for depth over instant success.
Samara is 27 years old born on August 12, 1998 where at this stage, most actors are still auditioning for their first big break. She already has decent screen credits under her belt.
Her education began at Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai, but she shifted to Mayo College Girls School in Ajmer at the age of 16. She was a national-level football player at this school, which helped her become disciplined and she then completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Sophia College in Mumbai, which subtly influences her selection of strong psychological characters.
Her father, Deepak Tijori, is a well-known figure in Hindi cinema, famous for cult classics such as Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. His acting and directing career has spanned many years, but Samara has been cautious not to rely on this in her own career.
Her mother, Shivani Tijori, is a well-known fashion designer. It seems that Samara has inherited from her a certain calm and style, as well as confidence that she can maintain out of the limelight.
Samara is said to be in a long-term relationship with actor Rohan Khurana, who has been a part of films such as Thappad and Bazaar. Both of them have kept their personal lives under wraps, which is quite rare in today’s times.
She made her screen debut in 2021 with Bob Biswas, where she portrayed the role of Abhishek Bachchan’s daughter and in 2022, she starred in the psychological thriller Masoom, leading the cast alongside Boman Irani. The movie introduced her as an actress who is comfortable with complex emotions rather than formulaic roles.
Although the exact figures are not known, industry reports indicate that her net worth is estimated to be in the range of Rs. 2-3 crores, mostly due to her work in films and web series, as well as brand endorsements. For a young actor who is so focused on her craft, this is a promising start.
In Daldal, Samara portrays a journalist who is trapped in a situation that is morally ambiguous. The initial impressions from the trailer reveal that her presence in the film is a catalyst that adds to the unpredictability of the situation.
The series is directed by Amrit Raj Gupta and is based on the novel Bhendi Bazaar by Vish Dhamija. Daldal features Bhumi Pednekar as DCP Rita Ferreira, a police officer who is on the lookout for a ruthless serial killer in Mumbai. Crime thrillers make up almost 30% of the most-watched content on OTT platforms in India and Daldal taps into this demand with its psychological elements.
