Tannishtha Chatterjee was born on January 19, 1984, in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She hails from a Bengali Hindu family; her father was a business executive, and her mother was a political science professor. Tannishtha pursued a major in Chemistry at Delhi University before training at the National School of Drama. She is known for her work in both Indian and international films and has received critical acclaim for her performances. Tannishtha is currently not publicly known to be married or in a relationship, and she has adopted a daughter.