Tanuja Samarth
Born September 23, 1943 (Age: 82)
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Chembur Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Biography
Tanuja Mukherjee (née Samarth), known mononymously as Tanuja, (born 23 September 1943) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the Hindi film industry. Part of the Mukherjee-Samarth family, she is the daughter of actress Shobhna Samarth and producer Kumarsen Samarth, younger sister of actress Nutan and was married to filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, with whom she has two daughters, actresses Kajol and Tanisha. The recipient of a Filmfare Award, Tanuja is best known for her roles in the Hindi films like Memdidi (1961), Chand Aur Suraj (1965), Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), Jewel Thief (1967), Nai Roshni (1967), Jeene Ki Raah (1969), Haathi Mere Saathi (1971), Anubhav (1971), Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972), Do Chor (1972) as well as in Bengali films like Deya Neya (1963), Antony Firingee (1967), Teen Bhubaner Pare (1969), Pratham Kadam Phool (1970), Rajkumari (1970). Her pairings with actors Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, Uttam Kumar and Sanjeev Kumar were popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Tanuja Mukherjee (née Samarth), known mononymously as Tanuja, (born 23 September 1943) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the Hindi film industry. Part of the Mukherjee-Samarth family, she is the daughter of actress Shobhna Samarth and producer Kumarsen Samarth, younger sister of actress Nutan and was married to filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, with whom she has two daughters, actresses Kajol and Tanisha. The recipient of a Filmfare Award, Tanuja is best known for her roles in the Hindi films like Memdidi (1961), Chand Aur Suraj (1965), Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), Jewel Thief (1967), Nai Roshni (1967), Jeene Ki Raah (1969), Haathi Mere Saathi (1971), Anubhav (1971), Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972), Do Chor (1972) as well as in Bengali films like Deya Neya (1963), Antony Firingee (1967), Teen Bhubaner Pare (1969), Pratham Kadam Phool (1970), Rajkumari (1970). Her pairings with actors Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, Uttam Kumar and Sanjeev Kumar were popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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Filmography
Son of Sardaar
2012
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as Bebe
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Age: 69
Khakee
2004
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as Dr. Iqbal Ansari's mother
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Age: 60
Bhoot
2003
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as Mrs. Khosla
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Age: 59
Saathiya
2002
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as Shobhana Sharma
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Age: 59
Swami Vivekananda
1998
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as Bhuvaneswari Devi (mother of Vivekananda)
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Age: 54
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Dildara
1998
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as
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Age: 54
Ajker Santan
1997
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as
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Age: 53
Antim Nyay
1993
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as Jay's mom
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Age: 49
Bekhudi
1992
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as Radhika's mother
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Age: 48
Pyar Bhara Dil
1991
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as Savita Oberoi
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Age: 48
Shandaar
1990
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as Laxmi devi
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Age: 46
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Nehru: The Jewel of India
1990
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as Kamla Nehru
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Age: 46
Dushman
1990
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as Sujata
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Age: 46
Gawaahi
1989
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as Mrs. Bharucha
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Age: 45
Taaqatwar
1989
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as Mrs. Sharma
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Age: 45
Paraya Ghar
1989
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as Arun's Mother
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Age: 45
Meri zabaan
1989
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as Mrs. Yashoda Singh
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Age: 45
Agnee
1988
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as Amit's foster mother
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Age: 45
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
1988
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as Kavita Saxena
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Age: 45
Mera Muqaddar
1988
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as Aarti
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Age: 44
Diljalaa
1987
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as Sharda
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Age: 43
Lover Boy
1985
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as Malti
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Age: 42
Zabardast
1985
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as Maharani Maanwati
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Age: 41
Hoshiyar
1985
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as
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Age: 41
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Pyaas
1982
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Age: 38
Yaarana
1981
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as
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Age: 37
Bandish
1980
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as Chanda
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Age: 37
Bin Maa Ke Bachche
1980
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as Ganga
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Age: 36
Laal Kuthi
1978
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as Tanu
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Age: 34
Swarg Narak
1978
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as Radha
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Age: 34
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Amar Prem
1977
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as
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Age: 33
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Gapa Hele Bi Sata
1976
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as
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Age: 32
Imtihan
1974
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as Madhu
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Age: 30
Hamrahi
1974
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as Shalini
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Age: 30
Humshakal
1974
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as Lalita
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Age: 30
Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972
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as Jyoti Verma (as Tanujaa)
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Age: 28
Aparna
1972
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as Aparna (Pari)
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Age: 28
Do Chor
1972
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as
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Age: 28
Ek Paheli
1971
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as Maria
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Age: 27
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Chaitali
1971
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as
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Age: 27
Princess
1970
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as Manju
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Age: 27
Pratham Kadam Phool
1970
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as Kakoli Mitra
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Age: 26
Priya
1970
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as
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Age: 26
Jeene Ki Raah
1969
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as
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Age: 26
Gustakhi Maaf
1969
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as Asha/Seema
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Age: 25
Oos Raat Ke Baad
1969
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as Sharmila
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Age: 25
Teen Bhubaner Paare
1969
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as Sarasi
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Age: 25
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Aaja Sanam
1968
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as Shanti
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Age: 24
Sannata
1966
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as
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Age: 22
Chand Aur Suraj
1965
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as Kiran D. Choudhury
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Age: 22
Bhoot Bungla
1965
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as Rekha
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Age: 21
Benazir
1964
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as Shahida
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Age: 20
Deya Neya
1963
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as Sucharita Majumdar
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Age: 19
Aaj Aur Kal
1963
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as
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Age: 19
Hamari Yaad Aayegi
1961
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as
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Age: 17
Mem-didi
1961
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as Rita
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Age: 17
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Chhabili
1960
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as
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Age: 16
Hamari Beti
1950
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as Child artist
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Age: 7