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Tanuja Mukherjee (née Samarth; born 23 September 1943), known mononymously as Tanuja (Hindi: [ˈt̪ənʊdʒə]), 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 Tanishaa. 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.

Quick facts about Tanuja

  • Full name: Tanuja
  • Born: 1943-09-23
  • Nationality: India
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q146724

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tanuja?

Tanuja Mukherjee (née Samarth; born 23 September 1943), known mononymously as Tanuja (Hindi: [ˈt̪ənʊdʒə]), is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the Hindi film industry.

What nationality is Tanuja?

Tanuja is India.

When was Tanuja born?

Tanuja was born on 1943-09-23.

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