Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/07/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Tigmanshu Dhulia
11/09/2026
Ghamasaan, a Hindi crime thriller directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, premiered exclusively on ZEE5. The film stars Pratik Gandhi as an IPS officer and Arshad Warsi as a feared dacoit in the Bundelkhand ravines.
08/09/2026
Tigmanshu Dhulia spoke at an Editors Guild of India event in Delhi, criticising corporatisation, the loss of creative freedom and the template followed by mainstream Hindi cinema. He also praised the presentation and music of Dhurandhar while questioning its story.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Tishu |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Notable Works | Dialogue writer for Dil Se.. (1998), director of Paan Singh Tomar, Haasil, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster |
| Recent Work | Director of the dacoit drama Ghamasaan (2024 film, premiered on ZEE5 in September 2026) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Chest | 40 inches |
| Waist | 33 inches |
| Biceps | 13 inches |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Tulika Dhulia (Costume Designer) |
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| Wife/Spouse | Tulika Dhulia (Costume Designer, m. 1989-present) |
Family
| Father | Keshav Chandra Dhulia (Judge) |
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| Mother | Sumitra Dhulia (Professor) |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Children | Jaansi Dhulia (studying to be a director) |
| Brother | Sudhanshu Dhulia |
Career
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| Awards | National Film Award for Best Feature Film on direction of Paan Singh Tomar (2013) | ||||||||||||
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Favourites
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| Favourite Actor | Irrfan Khan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tigmanshu was inspired to direct political genre movies due to his family background. | |
| 2. He initially joined the National School of Drama attracted by its liberal environment. | |
| 3. Before starting his directorial career in Mumbai, Tigmanshu assisted renowned filmmakers. | |
| 4. The idea for 'Haasil' was drawn from Tigmanshu's own romantic experiences. | |
| 5. Anurag Kashyap appeared in Tigmanshu's film 'Shagird', leading to their collaboration on 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. | |
| 6. Tigmanshu was honored with lifetime membership at the University Film Club of Aligarh Muslim University. | |
| 7. He directed 'Paan Singh Tomar', a film that brought Irrfan Khan critical acclaim. | |
| 8. Haasil (2003) was nominated for six awards at Zee Cine Awards and won for best screenplay. | |
| 9. He directed the six-part series Krishna's Dream for UK Channel Four during the 1990s. | |
| 10. He is known for blending realism with compelling narratives and raw storytelling. | |
| 11. He worked as a casting director on the 1994 film Bandit Queen, a Phoolan Devi biopic. |
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