Geeton ka Sangrah
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Na Kajare Ki Dhar (ना कजरे की धार) (Part – 2)
— Sadhana Sargam
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Na Kajare Ki Tasveer Teri (ना कजरे की तस्वीर तेरी)
— Pankaj Udhas
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Main Cheez Badi Hoon Mast Mast (मैं चीज़ बड़ी हूँ मस्त मस्त)
— Kavita Krishnamurthy
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Dil Har Koi Deta Hain (दिल हर कोई देता हैं)
— Alka Yagnik
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Ae Kash Kahi Aisa Hota (ऐ काश कही ऐसा होता)
— Kumar Sanu
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Subah Se Lekar Shaam Tak (सुबह से लेकर शाम तक)
— Sadhana Sargam
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Na Kajre Ki Dhar (ना कजरे की धार)
— Pankaj Udhas
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Tip Tip Barsa Paani (टिप टिप बरसा पानी)
— Alka Yagnik
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Tu Chiz Badi Hai Mast Mast (तू चीज़ बड़ी है मस्त मस्त)
— Kavita Krishnamurthy
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Kya Sochta Hai Ae Dil (क्या सोचता हैं ऐ दिल)
— Anuradha Paudwal
Tanuja Songs Lyrics
Tanuja is a veteran Indian actress known for her work in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi and Gujarati cinema. She became one of the popular actresses of the 1960s and 1970s, with memorable performances in films such as Memdidi, Chand Aur Suraj, Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi, Jewel Thief, Haathi Mere Saathi, Anubhav, Mere Jeevan Saathi and Do Chor.
She is also a prominent member of the Mukherjee-Samarth film family and is the mother of actresses Kajol and Tanishaa Mukerji.
About Tanuja
Tanuja was born as Tanuja Samarth on 23 September 1943 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India. She was born into a prominent Marathi film family. Her father, Kumarsen Samarth, was a filmmaker, while her mother, Shobhna Samarth, was a noted actress of Hindi cinema. Her elder sister was legendary actress Nutan.
Tanuja entered the film industry at a young age and initially appeared as a child actress. Her early film career eventually developed into leading roles, and she became particularly popular during the 1960s. Her notable films include Memdidi (1961), Chand Aur Suraj (1965), Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), Jewel Thief (1967), Nai Roshni (1967), Jeene Ki Raah (1969), Haathi Mere Saathi (1971), Anubhav (1971) and Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972).
Tanuja also developed a strong career in Bengali cinema. Her Bengali films include Deya Neya (1963), Antony Firingee (1967), Teen Bhubaner Pare (1969), Pratham Kadam Phool (1970) and Rajkumari. She worked with prominent Bengali actors and filmmakers and became well known to audiences outside Hindi cinema as well.
During her career, Tanuja appeared opposite several leading actors, including Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, Uttam Kumar and Sanjeev Kumar. Her lively personality and natural acting style made her particularly popular in romantic and family-oriented films.
Tanuja married filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee in 1973. They had two daughters, Kajol and Tanishaa Mukerji, both of whom later entered the film industry. Shomu Mukherjee died in 2008.
Tanuja continued to appear in films in supporting and character roles in later decades. Her later credits include Khakee, Bhoot, Saathiya, Toonpur Ka Superrhero, Son of Sardaar, Pitruroon, A Death in the Gunj and Shonar Pahar.
Personal Details
- Name: Tanuja
- Birth Name: Tanuja Samarth
- Profession: Actress
- Birth Date: 23 September 1943
- Birth Place: Bombay (Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
- Death Date: N/A / Still alive
- Notable Films: Memdidi, Chand Aur Suraj, Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi, Jewel Thief, Haathi Mere Saathi, Anubhav, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Do Chor, Khakee, Bhoot, Saathiya, A Death in the Gunj
- Bengali Films: Deya Neya, Antony Firingee, Teen Bhubaner Pare, Pratham Kadam Phool, Rajkumari
- Mother: Shobhna Samarth
- Father: Kumarsen Samarth
- Sister: Nutan
- Husband: Shomu Mukherjee
- Daughters: Kajol and Tanishaa Mukerji
- Years Active: 1950–present