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.
Acted in 98
2020s
- 2022
Modern Love Mumbai
Baai · 1 episode
2010s
- 2018
Shonar Pahar
Upama Mukherjee
- 2016
A Death in the Gunj
Anupama Bakshi
- 2014
Words with Gods
Leela (ep. "God Room")
- 2013
- 2012
Son of Sardaar
Bebe
- 2010
Toonpur Ka Superrhero
Priya's Mom
2000s
- 2009
Bin Maa Ke Bachche
Ganga
- 2008
Haal-e-Dil
Mad Woman
- 2004
- 2003
Rules - Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula
Grandmother (Dadi)
Bhoot
Mrs. Khosla
- 2002
1990s
- 1999
Safari
Asha
- 1998
Swami Vivekananda
Bhuvaneswari Devi
- 1997
Ajker Santan
Movie
- 1994
Aatish
Baba's Mother
- 1993
Antim Nyay
Jay's mom
- 1992
Bekhudi
Radhika's mother
- 1991
Pyar Bhara Dil
Savita Oberoi
- 1990
Shandaar
Laxmi devi
Dushman
Sujata
1980s
- 1989
Gawaahi
Mrs. Bharucha
Taaqatwar
Mrs. Sharma
Paraya Ghar
Arun's Mother
Meri zabaan
Mrs. Yashoda Singh
- 1988
Agnee
Amit's foster mother
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
Kavita Saxena
Mera Muqaddar
Aarti
- 1987
Diljalaa
Sharda
- 1986
Ek Aur Sikander
Tanu Verma
Anokha Rishta
Mother
Adhikar
Movie
Love 86
Laxmidevi
Mohabbat Ki Kasam
Kaushalya Singh
- 1985
Lover Boy
Malti
Zabardast
Maharani Maanwati
Hoshiyar
Movie
- 1984
Pet Pyar Aur Paap
Movie
Yaadgaar
Movie
Maati Maangey Khoon
Pagli
- 1983
Lovers
Movie
Masoom
Chanda
Madhuban
Movie
Chena Achena
Movie
- 1982
Kaamchor
Radha
Prem Rog
Raj Rani
The Law and a Lady
Movie
- 1981
Yaarana
Movie
- 1980
Bandish
Chanda
1970s
- 1978
Laal Kuthi
Tanu
Swarg Narak
Radha
- 1977
Shimana Periye
Lily
- 1974
Imtihan
Madhu
Hamrahi
Shalini
Humshakal
Lalita
- 1972
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Jyoti Verma (as Tanujaa)
Aparna
Aparna (Pari)
Do Chor
Movie
- 1971
Pyar Ki Kahani
Kusum
Ek Paheli
Maria
Anubhav
Meeta Sen
Door Ka Raahi
Movie
- 1970
Princess
Manju
Pavitra Papi
Veena
Bachpan
Movie
Priya
Movie
1960s
- 1969
Jeene Ki Raah
Movie
Gustakhi Maaf
Asha/Seema
Oos Raat Ke Baad
Sharmila
Teen Bhubaner Paare
Sarasi
- 1968
Izzat
Movie
Do Dooni Chaar
Anju
Juari
Sumitra
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
Ranjana
- 1967
Jewel Thief
Anjali Nath
Antony Firingee
Nirupoma
Nai Roshni
Chitra Kumar, Professor Kumar's daughter
- 1966
Sannata
Movie
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
Sunita Sinha
Daadi Maa
Movie
- 1965
Chand Aur Suraj
Kiran D. Choudhury
Bhoot Bungla
Rekha
- 1964
Benazir
Shahida
- 1963
Deya Neya
Sucharita Majumdar
Aaj Aur Kal
Movie
- 1961
Mem-didi
Rita
Hamari Yaad Aayegi
Movie
1950s
- 1952
Amber
Young Amber
- 1950
Hamari Beti
Child artist
Appearances2
2000s
- 2004
1980s
- 1982
Nikaah
Narrator