Tanuja Samarth

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

106

Gender

Female

Birthday

1943-09-23 (82 years old)

Place of Birth

Chembur Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Tanuja Samarth

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.

Known For

  • Indian Idol

    Indian Idol

  • Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

    Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

  • Jewel Thief

    Jewel Thief

  • A Death in the Gunj

    A Death in the Gunj

  • Words with Gods

    Words with Gods

  • Humshakal

    Humshakal

  • Pyar Bhara Dil

    Pyar Bhara Dil

  • Pyaas

    Pyaas

  • Hamari Yaad Aayegi

    Hamari Yaad Aayegi

  • Saathiya

    Saathiya

  • Yaadgaar

    Yaadgaar

  • Juari

    Juari

  • Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home

    Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home

  • Lovers

    Lovers

  • Khakee

    Khakee

  • Shimana Periye

    Shimana Periye

  • Kaamchor

    Kaamchor

  • Sohni Mahiwal

    Sohni Mahiwal

  • Princess

    Princess

  • Madhuban

    Madhuban

  • Anokha Rishta

    Anokha Rishta

  • Imtihan

    Imtihan

  • Oos Raat Ke Baad

    Oos Raat Ke Baad

  • Amber

    Amber

  • Bhoot

    Bhoot

  • Pratham Kadam Phool

    Pratham Kadam Phool

  • Ajker Santan

    Ajker Santan

  • Daadi Maa

    Daadi Maa

  • Prem Rog

    Prem Rog

  • Agnee

    Agnee

  • Rustom

    Rustom

  • Boxer

    Boxer

  • Bekhudi

    Bekhudi

  • Laal Kuthi

    Laal Kuthi

  • Mere Jeevan Saathi

    Mere Jeevan Saathi

  • Bhoot Bungla

    Bhoot Bungla

  • Meri zabaan

    Meri zabaan

  • Anubhav

    Anubhav

  • Deya Neya

    Deya Neya

  • Zabardast

    Zabardast

  • Antim Nyay

    Antim Nyay

  • Adhikar

    Adhikar

  • Lover Boy

    Lover Boy

  • Mera Muqaddar

    Mera Muqaddar

  • Toonpur Ka Superrhero

    Toonpur Ka Superrhero

  • Aparna

    Aparna

  • Modern Love Mumbai

    Modern Love Mumbai

  • Swarg Narak

    Swarg Narak

  • Pet Pyaar Aur Paap

    Pet Pyaar Aur Paap

  • Love 86

    Love 86

  • Shandaar

    Shandaar

  • Shonar Pahar

    Shonar Pahar

  • Son of Sardaar

    Son of Sardaar

  • Door Ka Raahi

    Door Ka Raahi

  • Safari

    Safari

  • Priya

    Priya

  • Gawaahi

    Gawaahi

  • Hoshiyar

    Hoshiyar

  • Nai Roshni

    Nai Roshni

  • Taaqatwar

    Taaqatwar

  • Dushman

    Dushman

  • Jaal

    Jaal

  • Izzat

    Izzat

  • Diljalaa

    Diljalaa

  • Gustakhi Maaf

    Gustakhi Maaf

  • Yaarana

    Yaarana

  • Antony Firingee

    Antony Firingee

  • Hamari Beti

    Hamari Beti

  • The Law and a Lady

    The Law and a Lady

  • Chena Achena

    Chena Achena

  • Chaitali

    Chaitali

  • Masoom

    Masoom

  • Pitruroon

    Pitruroon

  • Gapa Hele Bi Sata

    Gapa Hele Bi Sata

  • Amar Prem

    Amar Prem

  • Bin Maa Ke Bachche

    Bin Maa Ke Bachche

  • Nehru: The Jewel of India

    Nehru: The Jewel of India

  • Bandish

    Bandish

  • Benazir

    Benazir

  • Chhabili

    Chhabili

  • Pyar Ki Kahani

    Pyar Ki Kahani

  • Hamrahi

    Hamrahi

  • Ek Paheli

    Ek Paheli

  • Paraya Ghar

    Paraya Ghar

  • Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi

    Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi

  • Sapnon Ka Saudagar

    Sapnon Ka Saudagar

  • Maati Maangey Khoon

    Maati Maangey Khoon

  • Haathi Mere Saathi

    Haathi Mere Saathi

  • Chand Aur Suraj

    Chand Aur Suraj

  • Swami Vivekananda

    Swami Vivekananda

  • Dildara

    Dildara

  • Aaja Sanam

    Aaja Sanam

  • Mohabbat Ki Kasam

    Mohabbat Ki Kasam

  • Rules - Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula

    Rules - Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula

  • Ek Aur Sikander

    Ek Aur Sikander

  • Ek Jaan Hain Hum

    Ek Jaan Hain Hum

  • Aaj Aur Kal

    Aaj Aur Kal

  • Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga

    Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga

  • Jeene Ki Raah

    Jeene Ki Raah

  • Do Chor

    Do Chor

  • Bachpan

    Bachpan

  • Do Dooni Chaar

    Do Dooni Chaar

  • Pavitra Papi

    Pavitra Papi

  • Sannata

    Sannata

  • Mem-didi

    Mem-didi

  • Teen Bhubaner Paare

    Teen Bhubaner Paare