Tanishaa Mukerji
Tanishaa Mukerji | |
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![]() Mukerji in 2016 | |
Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | India |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2003–2018, 2021–present |
Parents | |
Relatives | See Mukherjee-Samarth family Kajol (Sister) Ajay Devgan (Brother-In-Law) |
Tanisha Mukerji is an Indian actress known for her works in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil films. Part of the Mukherjee-Samarth family, she is the daughter of filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee and actress Tanuja, and the younger sister of actress Kajol. She made her debut with the Hindi film Sssshhh... in 2003. She had her first hit with Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar, appearing alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.[1] She was a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss 7, where she became the 1st runner-up.
Personal life
Tanishaa Mukerji is the daughter of Shomu Mukherjee and veteran Bollywood actress Tanuja. She's the younger sister of Bollywood actress Kajol and she is Bengali from her father and Marathi from her mother.[2]
Career
Film debut and breakthrough
Tanishaa got her first break in Bollywood with her film, Sssshhh... opposite Karan Nath. Her Tamil movie Unnale Unnale, opposite Vinay Rai was successful at the box office and got her a nomination at Vijay Awards for Best Debut Actress. In 2005, she played the female lead character of Nikkita Bakshi aka Nikki, in Neal N Nikki, opposite Uday Chopra. She was also seen in movies such as Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao, Sarkar, Tango Charlie and many more.[3]
Bigg Boss and further success
She participated in the television reality show Bigg Boss 7 and became the 1st runner-up.[4][5] She was later seen as one of the judges in the stand-up comedy show Gangs of Haseepur.[6] In 2016, Tanishaa participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and became a finalist.
Filmography
Films
- All films are in Hindi, otherwise noted
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Sssshhh... | Mahek Gujral | |
2004 | Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao | Tanya | |
2005 | Neal 'n' Nikki | Nikkita Bakshi | |
Sarkar | Avantika | ||
Tango Charlie | Lachchi Narayan | ||
2007 | Unnale Unnale | Deepika | Tamil film |
2008 | One Two Three | Chandni | |
Kantri | Pyaasi Priya | Telugu film | |
Sarkar Raj | Avantika | ||
2010 | Tum Milo Toh Sahi | Unnamed | Cameo appearance |
2016 | Anna | Shikha | |
2021 | Code Name Abdul | Salma |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2013 | Bigg Boss 7 | Contestant | 1st runner-up | [7] |
2014 | Gangs of Haseepur | Judge | ||
2015 | Bigg Boss 9 | Herself | Guest | |
2016 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 | Contestant | 4th place | |
Bigg Boss 10 | Herself | Guest | ||
2017 | Comedy Nights Bachao | |||
Bigg Boss 11 | ||||
2018 | Entertainment Ki Raat |
See also
References
- ^ "'Gangs of Haseepur' has something for all: Mandira Bedi". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Tanishaa Mukerji reveals how her 'amazing' family feels about her being unmarried at 43". Hindustan Times. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Tanishaa Mukerji's candid confessions". The Times of India.
- ^ "Tanisha Mukherjee becomes the first runner up in Bigg Boss 7". IBN. Archived from the original on 29 December 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "Tanishaa Mukerji's candid confessions — The Times of India".
- ^ "'Gangs of Haseepur' has something for all: Mandira Bedi". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014.
- ^ "'Bigg Boss 7' complete list of contestants". The Indian Express. 15 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
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