Paakhi Tyrewala
Paakhi A Tyrewala (born Punarnava Mehta) is an Indian writer and director, who debuted in mainstream Bollywood in 2002 with the film Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai?. She was relaunched by her husband Abbas Tyrewala in 2010 with her new name Paakhi in the film Jhootha Hi Sahi. Early life and family Paakhi was born and brought up in Delhi to a linguistics lecturer and a journalist. She completed her schooling from Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, but didn't pursue a college education. Personal life Paakhi is married to director Abbas Tyrewala. They fell in love during the shooting of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na in which she was the casting director. She later changed her name to Paakhi and adopted Tyrewala after her marriage to Abbas Tyrewala. She is also an Art of Living Teacher and has worked extensively in the North-East, India as part of numerous humanitarian projects. She has been associated with the Art of Living foundation since 20 years and has helped empower the youth to achieve their full potential by teaching them how to live a stress free life. Career Paakhi A Tyrewala started off her career as a child artist in movies, serials, and theater in