Isha Chawla was born in Delhi. Her father S.K Chawla is a professional and mother Veenu Chawla is a house wife.

Isha is the youngest of three children with two elder sisters Sajal and Ankita.

Isha completed her schooling from Modern High School Delhi and graduated in political science from KHALSA college Delhi university.

Chawla made her debut in Tollywood with Prema Kavali opposite debutant Aadi under K. Vijaya Bhaskar's direction.

Prema Kavali received an overwhelming response at the box office and Chawla made her place in the industry with her first film itself.

Chawla did a few commercial adds and many corporate shoots.

Chawla made her break through her second release opposite Sunil in Poola Rangadu in 2012 which was a success at the box office and left the young actress flooded with praises.

After three consecutive films under RR Movie Makers the actress signed her first outside RR movie maker film Mr. Pellikoduku which was a remake of the Hindi film Tanu weds Manu.

In 2014, Chawla was cast against Allari Naresh in Jump Jilani, remake of Kalakalappu. She got loads of applauses for her comedy timing and her performance in a role which is very traditional and dynamic.

In 2016 she acted her first item number in Anil Ravipudi's Supreme featuring oppsite Sai Dharam Tej.