Tanuja Samarth
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 23, 1943
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Shonar Pahar 2018
as Upama Mukherjee
A Death in the Gunj 2016
as Anupama Bakshi
Words with Gods 2014
as Leela (ep. "God Room")
Pitruroon 2013
as Bhagirathi
Son of Sardaar 2012
as Bebe
Toonpur Ka Superrhero 2010
as Priya's Mom
Bin Maa Ke Bachche 2009
as Ganga
Haal-e-Dil 2008
as Mad Woman
Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home 2004
as Ranvir Kaul's wife
Khakee 2004
as Dr. Iqbal Ansari's mother
Rules - Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula 2003
as Grandmother (Dadi)
Bhoot 2003
as Mrs. Khosla
Saathiya 2002
as Shobhana Sharma
Safari 1999
as Asha
Swami Vivekananda 1998
as Bhuvaneswari Devi
- Dildara
Dildara 1998
Actor
Ajker Santan 1997
Actor
Aatish 1994
as Baba's Mother
Antim Nyay 1993
as Jay's mom
Bekhudi 1992
as Radhika's mother
Pyar Bhara Dil 1991
as Savita Oberoi
Shandaar 1990
as Laxmi devi
- Nehru: The Jewel of India
Nehru: The Jewel of India 1990
as Kamla Nehru
Dushman 1990
as Sujata
Gawaahi 1989
as Mrs. Bharucha
Taaqatwar 1989
as Mrs. Sharma
Paraya Ghar 1989
as Arun's Mother
Meri zabaan 1989
as Mrs. Yashoda Singh
Agnee 1988
as Amit's foster mother
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga 1988
as Kavita Saxena
Mera Muqaddar 1988
as Aarti
Diljalaa 1987
as Sharda
Ek Aur Sikander 1986
as Tanu Verma
Anokha Rishta 1986
as Mother
Adhikar 1986
Actor
Jaal 1986
Actor
Love 86 1986
as Laxmidevi
Mohabbat Ki Kasam 1986
as Kaushalya Singh
Lover Boy 1985
as Malti
Zabardast 1985
as Maharani Maanwati
Hoshiyar 1985
Actor
Pet Pyar Aur Paap 1984
Actor
Yaadgaar 1984
Actor
Sohni Mahiwal 1984
as Tulla's wife
Boxer 1984
as Savitri dharma
Maati Maangey Khoon 1984
as Pagli
Ek Jaan Hain Hum 1983
as Kusum Saxena
Lovers 1983
Actor
Masoom 1983
as Chanda
Madhuban 1983
Actor
Chena Achena 1983
Actor
Kaamchor 1982
as Radha
Nikaah 1982
as Narrator
Prem Rog 1982
as Raj Rani
The Law and a Lady 1982
Actor
- Pyaas
Pyaas 1982
Actor
Rustom 1982
as Poonam Mehta
Yaarana 1981
Actor
Bandish 1980
as Chanda
Laal Kuthi 1978
as Tanu
Swarg Narak 1978
as Radha
- Amar Prem
Amar Prem 1977
Actor
Shimana Periye 1977
as Lily
- Gapa Hele Bi Sata
Gapa Hele Bi Sata 1976
Actor
Imtihan 1974
as Madhu
Hamrahi 1974
as Shalini
Humshakal 1974
as Lalita
Mere Jeevan Saathi 1972
as Jyoti Verma (as Tanujaa)
Aparna 1972
as Aparna (Pari)
Do Chor 1972
Actor
Haathi Mere Saathi 1971
as Tanuja 'Tanu'
Pyar Ki Kahani 1971
as Kusum
Ek Paheli 1971
as Maria
Anubhav 1971
as Meeta Sen
- Chaitali
Chaitali 1971
Actor
Door Ka Raahi 1971
Actor
Princess 1970
as Manju
Pratham Kadam Phool 1970
as Kakoli Mitra
Pavitra Papi 1970
as Veena
Bachpan 1970
Actor
Priya 1970
Actor
Jeene Ki Raah 1969
Actor
Gustakhi Maaf 1969
as Asha/Seema
Oos Raat Ke Baad 1969
as Sharmila
Teen Bhubaner Paare 1969
as Sarasi
Izzat 1968
as Deepa
- Aaja Sanam
Aaja Sanam 1968
as Shanti
Sapnon Ka Saudagar 1968
as Ranjana
Juari 1968
as Sumitra
Do Dooni Chaar 1968
as Anju
Jewel Thief 1967
as Anjali Nath
Antony Firingee 1967
as Nirupoma
Nai Roshni 1967
as Chitra Kumar, Professor Kumar's daughter
Daadi Maa 1966
Actor
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi 1966
as Sunita Sinha
Sannata 1966
Actor
Chand Aur Suraj 1965
as Kiran D. Choudhury
Bhoot Bungla 1965
as Rekha
Benazir 1964
as Shahida
Deya Neya 1963
as Sucharita Majumdar
Aaj Aur Kal 1963
Actor
Hamari Yaad Aayegi 1961
Actor
Mem-didi 1961
as Rita
- Chhabili
Chhabili 1960
Actor
Amber 1952
as Young Amber
Hamari Beti 1950
as Child artist
Credits from TMDB.