Tanveer Bookwala Age, Wiki and Bio

Tanveer Bookwala

Quick Info

ProfessionWriter, Screenplay Writer, Producer, Director, Author, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/12/1981
Age38 years (died on 01, Jan, 2020)
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Date of Death01/01/2020

Bio/Wiki

Full nameTanveer Najmudin Bookwala
Nickname(s)
  • Tan
  • Tansworld

Physical Stats & More

Height6’ 1”
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityNew York Film Academy (NYFA), New York City, New York, U.S.A.
Educational QualificationMaster's degree in Arts (writing, producing, and directing) (2002)

Personal Life

Date of Birth01/12/1981
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac signSagittarius
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date01 November

Family

WifeDipika Bajpai (producer)
Parents
FatherNajmudin Bookwala (Politician, died in 2020)
MotherRazia Bookwala
Other RelativesGulam Husain Bookwala (one of the oldest booksellers in Mumbai)

Career

Car CollectionHyundai Verna

Some Lesser Known Facts

Tanveer Bookwala is an Indian writer, filmmaker, producer, director, and entrepreneur known for his work in horror-thriller movies and series like Ragini MMS 2, Asur, and The Haunting.
Without a background in the entertainment industry, Tanveer pursued his Bollywood career after studying filmmaking in New York and landing a role at Balaji Telefilms.
He began his journey in 2005 as an associate creative head at Balaji Telefilms and later contributed to the talk show Kandy Floss.
In 2009, he joined Endemol India for three years before returning to Balaji Telefilms in 2012, taking on various positions within the organization.
Tanveer expanded his creative scope by venturing into screenplay and story writing, notably for projects like Ragini MMS 2, Azhar, XXX: Uncensored, and The Haunting.
As a producer, he has been involved in projects such as Kyaa Kool Hain Hum, A Flying Jatt, Boygiri, and Asur, showcasing his diverse production portfolio.
Aside from his film work, Tanveer is also an author, with books like Make Me Maya, Coffee Tea or Me, Ghost Kisses, exploring various themes.
In 2016, he founded Ding Entertainment Private Limited, collaborating with Balaji Telefilms, and in 2020, established Ding Infinity Private Limited, focusing on recreation, sports, and culture.
Tanveer shares a close bond with Ekta Kapoor, the joint managing director of Balaji Telefilms, evident through their shared moments captured on his Instagram.
He is an animal lover and has a pet cat that he adores.