Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Indian actress known for her works in Hindi films | |
| Member of the prominent Mukherjee-Samarth family with Bengali and Marathi heritage | |
| Started her career as a VJ on Channel V in 1995 | |
| Made her film debut with the slasher film Sssshhh... in 2003 | |
| Gained recognition for her role as Avantika in the political crime thriller Sarkar (2005) | |
| Appeared in the sequel Sarkar Raj (2008) which became a critical and commercial success | |
| Participated in reality television shows including Bigg Boss 7 (2013) where she finished as 1st runner-up, Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 (2016) where she placed 4th, and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 (2023) where she placed 13th | |
| Served as a judge on the reality show Gangs of Haseepur (2014) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 155 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in communication and media studies |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Shomu Mukherjee (filmmaker |
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| Mother | Tanuja (actress) |
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| Paternal Grandfather | Sashadhar Mukherjee |
| Paternal Grandmother | Shobhna Samarth |
| Aunt | Nutan |
| Cousins | Mohnish Behl, Sharbani Mukherjee, Rani Mukherjee |
Career
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| Awards & Nominations | Vijay Award nomination for Best Debut Actress for Unnale Unnale (2007) | ||||||||
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Social Media
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tanishaa's mother is the famous Indian actress Tanuja, and she is the sister of Bollywood star Kajol. | |
| 2. She hails from the Mukherjee-Samarth family, a blend of Bengali and Marathi heritage. | |
| 3. Her family tree includes Bollywood celebrities like Kishore Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Nutan, and Rani Mukherjee. | |
| 4. Tanishaa started her career as a VJ on Channel V back in 1995. | |
| 5. She garnered attention for her role as Avantika in the 2005 movie 'Sarkar'. | |
| 6. Tanishaa received a Best Debut Actress nomination at the Vijay Awards for her performance in 'Unnale Unnale' (2007). | |
| 7. She set a record for most evictions on 'Bigg Boss 7', having been nominated nine times. | |
| 8. Tanishaa took part in 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 7' as the leader of the Red Team. | |
| 9. She co-judged ZeeTV's comedy show 'Gangs of Hasseepur' alongside Mandira Bedi. | |
| 10. At 39, Tanishaa made the decision to freeze her eggs. | |
| 11. She adores animals and has a pet dog. | |
| 12. In 2019, Tanishaa faced a xenophobic incident in New York during her visit to attend a charity gala. | |
| 13. Initially, she aimed to be a vet and subsequently considered becoming a businesswoman before entering acting. | |
| 14. Tanishaa is passionate about fitness. | |
| 15. An advocate for the environment, she founded the NGO Stamp Foundation. | |
| 16. Tanishaa has been seen publicly consuming alcohol on multiple occasions. |