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Tanuja Mukherjee, popularly known as Tanuja, was born on September 23, 1943, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Bombay Presidency, British India. She is a distinguished Indian actress primarily known for her work in Hindi cinema, as well as Bengali and Marathi films.
She is a member of the illustrious Mukherjee-Samarth family, being the daughter of actress Shobhna Samarth and producer Kumarsen Samarth, and the younger sister of famed actress Nutan. She married filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, with whom she had two daughters, Kajol and Tanisha, both of whom have pursued acting careers.
Tanuja began her film career as a child artist in the movie "Hamari Beti" (1950), which starred her elder sister Nutan in the lead. As an adult actress, she debuted in the 1960 film "Chhabili," directed by her mother.
Her breakthrough role came with "Hamari Yaad Aayegi" (1961), directed by Kidar Sharma, which marked her transition to a leading heroine. She gained acclaim for her performance in "Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi" (1966), a film noted for the subtlety and naturalism she brought to her role under the guidance of the Guru Dutt team.
| Full Name | Tanuja |
| Other Name(s) | Tanuja Samarth |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 23-September-1943 (82 years) |
| Birth Location | Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India (present-day Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) |
| Gender | Female |
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, she was known for her popular on-screen pairings with actors such as Uttam Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, and Sanjeev Kumar.
Her notable Hindi films include "Jewel Thief" (1967), for which she earned a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, "Paisa Ya Pyaar" (1969), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, "Haathi Mere Saathi" (1971), "Anubhav" (1971), "Mere Jeevan Saathi" (1972), and "Do Chor" (1972).
She also acted in several Bengali films like "Deya Neya" (1963) and "Antony Firingee" (1967), and Marathi movies such as "Zaakol" and "Pitruroon."
Her acting career is noted for its versatility, encompassing roles ranging from romantic leads to character roles in later years. Her daughters, especially Kajol, have continued the family tradition with successful acting careers of their own.
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