Tanuja biography
Tanuja is an Indian film actress, born on 23 September 1943 in Mumbai.
Tanuja's screen career began in 1950 with Hamari Beti.
Tanuja has 155 screen credits across Malayalam cinema and Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are Modern Love: Mumbai (2022), Shonar Pahar (2018), A Death in the Gunj (2016).
Honours include Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Also known as
- Tanuja Samarth
- Born
- 23 September 1943 (age 83)
- Birthplace
- Mumbai
- Work
- Actor
- Film industries
- Malayalam cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema
- Years active
- 1950 to present
- Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
Tanuja filmography
155 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Modern Love: Mumbai | Hindi | Anthology web series | |
| 2018 | Shonar Pahar | Bengali | ||
| 2016 | A Death in the Gunj | English/Hindi | ||
| 2013 | Pitruroon | Marathi | Marathi film | |
| 2012 | Son of Sardaar | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Toonpur Ka Super Hero | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Toonpur Ka Superrhero | Hindi | ||
| 2004 | Khakee | Hindi | ||
| 2004 | Deewaar | Hindi | ||
| 2003 | Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula | Hindi | ||
| 2003 | Bhoot | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Saathiya | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal | Dr. Mukta Kohli | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Safari | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Paradesi | Bengali | ||
| 1996 | Muqadama | Hindi | ||
| 1994 | Aatish | Hindi | ||
| 1993 | Paruvu Prathista | Telugu | ||
| 1993 | Izzat Ki Roti | Hindi | ||
| 1993 | Antim Nyay | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | I Love You | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Deedar | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Bekhudi | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Gajab Tamaasa | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Abhi Abhi | Hindi |
Show all 155 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Andha Bichar | Bengali | ||
| 1990 | Nehru: The Jewel of India | Hindi | ||
| 1990 | Shandaar | Hindi | ||
| 1990 | Dushman | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Taaqatwar | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Rakhwala | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Paraya Ghar | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Meri Zabaan | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Gharana | Hindi | ||
| 1989 | Gawaahi | Hindi | ||
| 1988 | Unad Maina | Marathi | ||
| 1988 | Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Hindi | ||
| 1988 | Mera Muqaddar | Hindi | ||
| 1988 | Madhuban | Hindi | ||
| 1988 | Agnee | Hindi | ||
| 1988 | Aagoon | Bengali | Bengali film | |
| 1987 | Diljalaa | Hindi | ||
| 1987 | Meraa Suhaag | Hindi | ||
| 1987 | Mard Ki Zabaan | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Love 86 | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Jaal | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Anokha Rishta | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Adhikar | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Suhaagan | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Peralikarayo | Sinhala | ||
| 1986 | Nasihat | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Mohabbat Ki Kasam | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Maa Beti | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Ek Main Aur Ek Tu | Hindi | ||
| 1986 | Ek Aur Sikander | Hindi | ||
| 1985 | Zabardast | Hindi | ||
| 1985 | Ghar Dwaar | Hindi | ||
| 1985 | Lover Boy | Hindi | ||
| 1985 | Hoshiyar | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Boxer | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Yaadgaar | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Sohni Mahiwal | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Shilalipi | Bengali | ||
| 1984 | Pet Pyar Aur Paap | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Maati Maangey Khoon | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Kunwari Bahu | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Gulchhadi | Marathi | ||
| 1983 | Masoom | Hindi | ||
| 1983 | Lovers | Hindi | ||
| 1983 | Hamar Bhauji | Bhojpuri | ||
| 1983 | Ek Jaan Hain Hum | Hindi | ||
| 1983 | Chena Achena | Bengali | ||
| 1982 | Prem Rog | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Khud-Daar | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da | Punjabi | ||
| 1982 | Sugandh | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Rustom | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Pyaas | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Kaamchor | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Johny I Love You | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Bahu Ho Toh Aisi | Hindi | ||
| 1981 | Yaarana | Hindi | ||
| 1981 | Adalat o Ekti Meye | Bengali | ||
| 1981 | Commander | Hindi | ||
| 1980 | Bandish | Hindi | ||
| 1980 | Zaakol | Marathi | ||
| 1980 | Thaliritta Kinakkal | Malayalam | ||
| 1978 | Lal Kothi | Bangla | ||
| 1978 | Swarag Narak | Hindi | ||
| 1978 | Nari Tu Narayani | Hindi | ||
| 1978 | Lalkuthi | Bengali | ||
| 1977 | Simana Periye | Bengali | Bangladeshi Bengali Film | |
| 1976 | Malavpati Munj | Gujarati | ||
| 1975 | Aa Jaa Sanam | Hindi | ||
| 1975 | Aaja Sanam | Hindi | ||
| 1974 | Humshakal | Hindi | ||
| 1974 | Imtihan | Hindi | ||
| 1974 | Hamrahi | Hindi | ||
| 1974 | Amir Garib | Hindi | ||
| 1973 | Insaaf | Hindi | ||
| 1973 | Nanha Shikari | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Mome Ki Gudiya | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Ek Bar Mooskura Do | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Do Chor | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Ek Baar Muskura Do | Hindi | ||
| 1972 | Chaitali | Bengali | ||
| 1972 | Aparna | Bengali | ||
| 1971 | Pyar Ki Kahani | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Haathi Mere Saathi | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Door Ka Raahi | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Anubhav | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Purani Pehchaan | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Preet Ki Dori | Hindi | ||
| 1971 | Ek Paheli | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Priya | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Bachpan | Hindi | ||
| 1970 | Rajkumari | Bengali | ||
| 1970 | Pratham Kadam Phool | Bengali | ||
| 1970 | Pavitra Paapi | Hindi | ||
| 1969 | Prothom Kadam Phool | Bangla | ||
| 1969 | Teen Bhubaner Pare | Bengali | ||
| 1969 | Jeene Ki Raah | Hindi | ||
| 1969 | Gustakhi Maaf | Hindi | ||
| 1969 | Pita Putra | Bengali | ||
| 1969 | Paisa Ya Pyar | Hindi | ||
| 1969 | Oos Raat Ke Baad | Hindi | ||
| 1969 | Jiyo Aur Jeene Do | Hindi | ||
| 1969 | Ek Masoom | Hindi | ||
| 1968 | Do Dooni Chaar | Hindi | ||
| 1968 | Sapnon Ka Saudagar | Hindi | ||
| 1968 | Juaari | Hindi | ||
| 1968 | Izzat | Hindi | ||
| 1967 | Dushtu Prajapati | Bangla | ||
| 1967 | Wahan Ke Log | Hindi | ||
| 1967 | Jewel Thief | Hindi | ||
| 1967 | Antony Firingee | Bangla | ||
| 1967 | Nai Roshni | Hindi | ||
| 1967 | Dushtu Projapoti | Bengali | ||
| 1967 | Anthony Firingee | Bengali | ||
| 1966 | Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi | Hindi | ||
| 1966 | Sannata | Hindi | ||
| 1966 | Daadi Maa | Hindi | ||
| 1965 | Nai Umar Ki Nai Fasal | Hindi | ||
| 1965 | Bhoot Bungla | Hindi | ||
| 1965 | Chand Aur Suraj | Hindi | ||
| 1964 | Benazir | Shahida | Hindi | |
| 1963 | Deya Neya | Bengali | ||
| 1963 | Aaj Aur Kal | Hindi | ||
| 1961 | Hamari Yaad Aayegi | Manorama | Hindi | |
| 1961 | Mem-Didi | Hindi | ||
| 1960 | Chhabili | Hindi | Debut As Lead Actress | |
| 1952 | Amber | Hindi | ||
| 1950 | Hamari Beti | Hindi |