Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Tishu |
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| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Hometown | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 6” |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
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 (m. 1989- present) |
Family
| Father | Keshav Chandra Dhulia (Judge) | ||||
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| Mother | Sumitra Dhulia (Professor) | ||||
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Career
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| Awards | National Film Award for direction of 'Paan Singh Tomar' (2013) |
Favourites
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| Favourite Actor | Irrfan Khan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Tigmanshu was inspired to direct political genre movies due to his family background. | |
| He initially joined the National School of Drama attracted by its liberal environment. | |
| Before starting his directorial career in Mumbai, Tigmanshu assisted renowned filmmakers. | |
| The idea for 'Haasil' was drawn from Tigmanshu's own romantic experiences. | |
| Anurag Kashyap appeared in Tigmanshu's film 'Shagird', leading to their collaboration on 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. | |
| Tigmanshu was honored with lifetime membership at the University Film Club of Aligarh Muslim University. | |
| He directed 'Paan Singh Tomar', a film that brought Irrfan Khan critical acclaim. |
