Tinnu Anand

Actor, Writer, Director

Indian Bombay, Bombay State (Now, Mumbai, Maharashtra), India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Writer, Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/10/1945
Age80 years
BirthplaceBombay, Bombay State (Now, Mumbai, Maharashtra), India

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Tinnu Anand, born Virender Raj Anand, is a renowned Indian film actor, director, writer, and producer known for his extensive work in Bollywood and regional cinema.
Tinnu Anand, born Virender Raj Anand, is an Indian film actor, director, writer, and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema and a few Telugu and Tamil films.
He is the son of veteran writer Inder Raj Anand and is also known for directing Amitabh Bachchan-starrer films such as Kaalia, Shahenshah, Main Azaad Hoon, and Major Saab.

Physical Stats & More

Height169 cm
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationDegree in Film-making from Satyajit Ray School
SchoolMayo College, Ajmer

Personal Life

ReligionNot Known
Food HabitVegetarian
AddressA House in Madh Island, Northern Mumbai, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsShahnaz Vahanvaty

Family

FatherInder Raj Anand (Film Writer)
MotherName
SiblingsBittu Anand (Younger)
SpouseShahnaz Vahanvaty (Indian Actress and Costume Designer)
Children

Career

Debut
Film (Actor)Pushpak (1987)
Film (Assistant Director)Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (Bengali Film; 1969)
Film (Director)Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
TV (Actor)Kahin To Hoga (Star Plus)
Notable Directorial Works
  • Kaalia (1981)
  • Shahenshah (1988)
  • Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
  • Major Saab (1998)
Notable Acting Credits
  • Chhupa Rustam (2001)
  • Paisa Vasool (2004)
  • Bluffmaster! (2005)
  • Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007)
  • Ghajini (2008)
  • Dabangg (2010)
  • Rabba Main Kya Karoon (2013)
  • Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013)
  • Aisa Yeh Jahaan (2015)
  • Santa Banta Pvt Ltd (2016)
  • Saaho (2019)
  • Dabangg 3 (2019)
  • Sita Ramam (2022)
  • Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (2023)

Favourites

Favourite Food(s)
  • Paneer Butter Masala
  • Dal Tadka
  • Chinese Cuisines
Favourite Filmmaker(s)
Favourite Film(s)
  • Charulata
  • Anand
Favourite Singer(s)
Favourite Actor(s)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Tinnu Anand is a smoker.
2. Tinnu Anand enjoys drinking alcohol.
3. Tinnu Anand is the son of renowned film writer Inder Raj Anand.
4. Tinnu Anand's father initially opposed his entry into the film industry.
5. Tinnu Anand collaborated with Satyajit Ray after rejecting Fellini’s offer due to language differences.
6. Tinnu Anand shares a close bond with Amitabh Bachchan and gained experience from assisting Satyajit Ray before directing his movies.
7. Tinnu Anand acknowledges Veeru Devgan for teaching him survival skills in show business.
8. Tinnu Anand contributed to notable films like 'Kaalia', 'Shahenshah', and 'Main Azaad Hoon'.
9. Tinnu Anand's father penned the iconic dialogue from 'Shahenshah': “Rishte Mein Toh Hum Tumhare Baap Hote Hain…”.
10. Tinnu Anand faced challenges in his filmmaking journey and learned from Veeru Devgan how to navigate the industry.
11. Tinnu Anand played a crucial part in launching Amitabh Bachchan's career in the film industry.
12. Tinnu Anand's father had a fallout with Raj Kapoor that affected their family.
13. Tinnu Anand started his career in advertising films before venturing into directing.
14. Tinnu Anand's path in the film industry had its share of successes and setbacks.
15. His real name is Virender Raj Anand.
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