Tanishaa Mukerji

Actress

Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Pisces 155 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/03/1978
Age48 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac SignPisces

Latest News about Tanishaa Mukerji

21/10/2026

Tanishaa revisited her time on Bigg Boss 7 in a recent podcast interview, alleging that the show's format shaped the bond she formed with fellow contestant Armaan Kohli. She said it took her around six months to recover from that experience. The remarks drew renewed attention to her past relationship with Kohli.

10/10/2026

At a press conference in Mumbai, Tanishaa asked photographers and visitors to behave respectfully toward Jaya Bachchan at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja celebrations in Juhu. She said the pandal was expected to draw large crowds and urged people to look out for one another. Her remarks circulated widely online ahead of the festivities.

25/01/2026

Tanishaa began 2026 with a low-key visit to the Sai Baba temple in Shirdi, Maharashtra, accompanied by close friends and family. She shared pictures of her prayers on social media. The trip was widely covered as a reflective start to the new year.

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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)
Also credited as a producer, including on the film Son of Sardaar (2012)

Physical Stats & More

Height155 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia
Educational QualificationBachelor's degree in communication and media studies

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends

Family

FatherShomu Mukherjee (filmmaker)
MotherTanuja (actress)
SiblingsKajol (actress, elder)
Paternal GrandfatherSashadhar Mukherjee
Paternal GrandmotherShobhna Samarth
AuntNutan
Cousins

Career

Debut
Film (Hindi)Sssshhh… (2003) as 'Mahek Gujral'
Film (Tamil)Unnale Unnale (2007) as 'Deepika'
Film (Telugu)Kantri (2008) as 'Pyaasi Priya'
TVBigg Boss 7 (2013) on Colors TV as a 'contestant'
Notable Films
  • Neal 'n' Nikki (2005) - lead role as Nikkita Bakshi
  • Sarkar (2005) - supporting role as Avantika
  • Tango Charlie (2005)
  • One Two Three (2008)
  • Sarkar Raj (2008)
  • Tum Milo Toh Sahi (2010) - cameo appearance
Awards & NominationsVijay Award nomination for Best Debut Actress for Unnale Unnale (2007)
Reality TV Appearances
  • Bigg Boss 7 (2013) - 1st runner-up with 9 nominations
  • Gangs of Haseepur (2014) - Judge
  • Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 (2016) - Contestant, 4th place, Red Team Captain
  • Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 (2023) - Contestant, 13th place

Favourites

Actress
Actor
Food
  • Chocolates
  • popcorn

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Hyundai Creta
  • Skoda Superb

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tanishaamukerji/
Twitterhttps://x.com/TanishaaMukerji

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.

Also born on 3 March

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