Pia Shah

Acting

Pia Shah

Resides in Los Angeles and New York City. Also lived in Mumbai, India where she worked on Bollywood film 8 x 10, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Most recently played Intern Jessica Pahlavi on Grey's Anatomy on ABC (2015).

Known For

Endings, BeginningsEndings, Beginnings · 2020
Endings, Beginnings
★ 6.02020
MovieRomanceDrama
An artist dumps her longtime boyfriend, but her attempt to take a break from dating ends when she quickly finds herself in two passionate romances.
Tone-DeafTone-Deaf · 2019
Tone-Deaf
★ 5.22019
MovieHorrorComedy
A woman leaves for a quiet weekend in the country after losing her job and imploding her latest dysfunctional relationship. She rents a country house from an old-fashioned widower who’s struggling to hide his psychopathic tendencies. Soon, two generations collide with terrifying results.
PIAPIA · 2010
PIA
★ 3.02010
Movie
Can an android have feelings? Can true love be resurrected through technology after death? When a family in mourning encounters a mysterious wandering service android, the family is forced to redefine its conceptions of humanity, relationships, and family.
No TraceNo Trace · 2018
No Trace
2018
Movie
An undercover cop robs a bank, only to find herself on the run from her own former partners.
HomelandHomeland · 2008
Homeland
2008
MovieDrama
Upon completing his service in the Israel Defense Forces, Kobi Zucker needed to get away from the pressures of the Middle East. With memories of his time there on his mind, he comes to New York City on his way to South America. While working to earn money for his trip, Kobi meets the girl of his dreams beautiful and intelligent Leila. But Leila is Palestinian, having come to New York from the West Bank with her family following the death of her oldest brother during the Intifada. Despite differences, Kobi and Leila fall in love. Meanwhile, Leila's only surviving brother, Ghazi, is having his own troubles adapting to life in his new country. Ghazi increasingly comes under the spell of a radical Muslim preacher. Ghazi now determined to prevent Leila from dishonoring her family while Leila struggles with her feelings for Kobi and her past. Can love overcome the ancient hatreds and unhealed wounds dividing Israelis and Palestinians?
Pretty to Think SoPretty to Think So · 2008
Pretty to Think So
2008
MovieDrama
In the wake of the dot-com crash, investment banker Hanna Shah ricochets from job loss to career limbo to new love with prosperous lawyer Jiwon Kim. Stability seems in reach -- until old flame Alex Yuen reenters Hanna's life as Jiwon's client. Alex is now a changed man, and as past converges with present, all three must contend with the altering landscape in this culture-hopping romance tale.
GrassGrass · 2017
Grass
★ 2.02017
MovieComedy
Sundance alum Tanuj Chopra reinvents stoner cinema with this hilarious, "Broad City-esque" female arthouse comedy. Good girl Cam's got a problem: she has to deliver a backpack full of weed for her drug-dealing fiancé. When she seeks help from her best friend, pothead slacker Jinky, the duo find themselves stranded in a park, contemplating love, life, and pizza.
The LayoverThe Layover
The Layover
Movie
A couple retraces the steps of one of their dates during a brief layover.

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HomelandHomeland · 2008
Homeland
2008
MovieDrama
Upon completing his service in the Israel Defense Forces, Kobi Zucker needed to get away from the pressures of the Middle East. With memories of his time there on his mind, he comes to New York City on his way to South America. While working to earn money for his trip, Kobi meets the girl of his dreams beautiful and intelligent Leila. But Leila is Palestinian, having come to New York from the West Bank with her family following the death of her oldest brother during the Intifada. Despite differences, Kobi and Leila fall in love. Meanwhile, Leila's only surviving brother, Ghazi, is having his own troubles adapting to life in his new country. Ghazi increasingly comes under the spell of a radical Muslim preacher. Ghazi now determined to prevent Leila from dishonoring her family while Leila struggles with her feelings for Kobi and her past. Can love overcome the ancient hatreds and unhealed wounds dividing Israelis and Palestinians?

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