Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Writer, Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/10/1945 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay State (Now, Mumbai, Maharashtra), India |
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Bio/Wiki
| 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
| Height | 169 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | Degree in Film-making from Satyajit Ray School |
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| School | Mayo College, Ajmer |
Personal Life
| Religion | Not Known |
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| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Address | A House in Madh Island, Northern Mumbai, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Shahnaz Vahanvaty |
Family
| Father | Inder Raj Anand (Film Writer) |
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| Siblings | Bittu Anand (Younger) |
| Spouse | Shahnaz Vahanvaty (Indian Actress and Costume Designer) |
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Career
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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. |