Heera Rajgopal was born on December 29, 1971, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is a former Indian actress known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Raised in a military family, Heera attended various schools across India before pursuing a degree in psychology at Women's Christian College in Chennai. Initially reluctant to enter the film industry, she began her career after being approached during a family vacation. Her debut film was Idhayam (1991), which became a significant hit and established her as a leading actress. Throughout her career from 1991 to 1999, Heera starred in numerous films, including Thiruda Thiruda (1993) and Avvai Shanmugi (1996). She was praised for her versatility and ability to portray diverse roles. Heera married Pushkar Madhav and eventually decided to leave the film industry in late 1999, citing a desire to avoid pressures that conflicted with her personal values.