Tehmina Kaoosji

Tehmina Bakhtyar Kaoosji (born 15 May 1984) is an Indian journalist, producer, activist and actress. Based in Malaysia, she is known for her advocacy towards gender equality and social justice. She has been featured on various media outlets, and has partaken in various panel debates. Early life Kaoosji was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India to a Parsi father and a Malaysian Hakka Chinese mother. She received her early primary education at Niraj Public School, an Indian School Certificate (ICSE)- affiliated day school in Hyderabad, India. Her family migrated to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1995, where she completed her ‘O’Levels at Fairview International School. In her teens, Kaoosji trained in musical theatre, performing and touring with Operafest Children's Choir. She studied Journalism and Psychology under HELP University’s American Degree Programme. She is also an International Baccalaureate certified English Language & Literature instructor. Career