Tanuja Samarth
Known for: Acting
Born: September 23, 1943
Place of birth: Chembur Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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
106 movies · 3 TV shows, newest first
5.5
Modern Love Mumbai
2022
8.0
Shonar Pahar
2018
7.0
A Death in the Gunj
2016
5.7
Words with Gods
2014
9.0
Pitruroon
2013
4.7
Son of Sardaar
2012
4.9
Toonpur Ka Superrhero
2010
9.0
Bin Maa Ke Bachche
2009
5.7
Haal-e-Dil
2008
5.7
Indian Idol
2004
6.0
Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home
2004
6.5
Khakee
2004
4.4
Rules - Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula
2003
6.1
Bhoot
2003
6.1
Saathiya
2002NR
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
5.7
Safari
1999
10.0
Swami Vivekananda
1998NR
Dildara
1998
NR
Ajker Santan
1997
6.0
Aatish
1994
6.5
Antim Nyay
1993
8.5
Bekhudi
1992
10.0
Pyar Bhara Dil
1991
6.4
Shandaar
1990
8.3
Dushman
1990NR
Nehru: The Jewel of India
1990
7.0
Gawaahi
1989
7.7
Taaqatwar
1989
9.0
Paraya Ghar
1989
9.5
Meri zabaan
1989
7.7
Agnee
1988
6.0
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
1988
10.0
Mera Muqaddar
1988
6.0
Diljalaa
1987
9.2
Ek Aur Sikander
1986
5.3
Anokha Rishta
1986
10.0
Adhikar
1986
4.5
Love 86
1986
5.4
Jaal
1986
10.0
Mohabbat Ki Kasam
1986
8.3
Lover Boy
1985
7.0
Zabardast
1985
7.0
Hoshiyar
19858.0
Pet Pyaar Aur Paap
1984
7.0
Yaadgaar
1984
5.4
Sohni Mahiwal
1984
6.0
Boxer
1984
7.0
Maati Maangey Khoon
1984
6.4
Ek Jaan Hain Hum
1983
8.0
Lovers
1983
6.6
Masoom
1983
9.0
Madhuban
1983
2.0
Chena Achena
1983
6.7
Kaamchor
1982
6.0
Nikaah
1982
7.2
Prem Rog
1982
7.0
The Law and a Lady
1982
9.0
Rustom
19827.0
Pyaas
1982
6.6
Yaarana
1981
5.5
Bandish
1980
NR
Laal Kuthi
1978
3.7
Swarg Narak
19789.0
Amar Prem
1977
0.5
Shimana Periye
19778.0
Gapa Hele Bi Sata
1976
7.8
Imtihan
1974
8.0
Hamrahi
1974
7.0
Humshakal
1974
7.3
Mere Jeevan Saathi
1972
NR
Aparna
1972
4.5
Do Chor
1972
7.1
Haathi Mere Saathi
1971
9.0
Pyar Ki Kahani
1971
9.0
Ek Paheli
1971
9.5
Anubhav
1971
10.0
Door Ka Raahi
1971NR
Chaitali
1971
NR
Princess
1970
NR
Pratham Kadam Phool
1970
7.3
Pavitra Papi
1970
7.0
Bachpan
1970
9.0
Priya
1970
7.0
Jeene Ki Raah
1969
7.0
Gustakhi Maaf
1969
8.0
Oos Raat Ke Baad
1969
9.0
Teen Bhubaner Paare
1969
7.5
Izzat
19687.5
Aaja Sanam
1968
7.0
Do Dooni Chaar
1968
10.0
Juari
1968
8.0
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
1968
6.7
Jewel Thief
1967
8.5
Antony Firingee
1967
9.0
Nai Roshni
1967
9.0
Sannata
1966
6.5
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
1966
7.0
Daadi Maa
1966
9.0
Chand Aur Suraj
1965
7.3
Bhoot Bungla
1965
10.0
Benazir
1964
10.0
Deya Neya
1963
7.0
Aaj Aur Kal
1963
6.5
Mem-didi
1961
10.0
Hamari Yaad Aayegi
196110.0
Chhabili
1960
8.0
Amber
1952
8.0
Hamari Beti
1950