Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/07/1967 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
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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 |
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 |
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. |