Tinnu Anand Age, Wiki and Bio

Tinnu Anand

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Writer, Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth4/5/1953
Age71 years
BirthplaceBombay, Bombay State (Now, Mumbai, Maharashtra), India

Physical Stats & More

Height169 cm
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationDegree in Film-making from Satyajit Ray School

Personal Life

ReligionNot Known
Food HabitVegetarian
AddressA House in Madh Island, Northern Mumbai, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsShahnaz Vahanvaty

Family

FatherInder Raj Anand (Film Writer)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
BrotherBittu Anand (Younger)
SisterNot Known
SpouseShahnaz Vahanvaty (Indian Actress and Costume Designer)
Children
SonLakshya Raj Anand
Daughters
  • Esha (Traveler & Environmentalist)
  • Diksha (Fashion Designer)

Career

Debut
Film (Actor)Pushpak (1987)
Film (Assistant Director)Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (Bengali Film; 1969)
Film (Director)Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
TV (Actor)Kahin To Hoga (Star Plus)

Favourites

Favourite Food(s)
  • Paneer Butter Masala
  • Dal Tadka
  • Chinese Cuisines
Favourite Filmmaker(s)
  • Satyajit Ray
  • Federico Fellini (Italian Filmmaker)
Favourite Film(s)
  • Charulata
  • Anand
Favourite Singer(s)
  • Lata Mangeshkar
  • Kishore Kumar
Favourite Actor(s)
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Amrish Puri

Some Lesser Known Facts

Tinnu Anand is a smoker.
Tinnu Anand enjoys drinking alcohol.
Tinnu Anand is the son of renowned film writer Inder Raj Anand.
Tinnu Anand's father initially opposed his entry into the film industry.
Tinnu Anand collaborated with Satyajit Ray after rejecting Fellini’s offer due to language differences.
Tinnu Anand shares a close bond with Amitabh Bachchan and gained experience from assisting Satyajit Ray before directing his movies.
Tinnu Anand acknowledges Veeru Devgan for teaching him survival skills in show business.
Tinnu Anand contributed to notable films like 'Kaalia', 'Shahenshah', and 'Main Azaad Hoon'.
Tinnu Anand's father penned the iconic dialogue from 'Shahenshah': “Rishte Mein Toh Hum Tumhare Baap Hote Hain…”.
Tinnu Anand faced challenges in his filmmaking journey and learned from Veeru Devgan how to navigate the industry.
Tinnu Anand played a crucial part in launching Amitabh Bachchan's career in the film industry.
Tinnu Anand's father had a fallout with Raj Kapoor that affected their family.
Tinnu Anand started his career in advertising films before venturing into directing.
Tinnu Anand's path in the film industry had its share of successes and setbacks.