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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 16, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth4 May 1953

Age72 Years

BirthplaceBombay, Bombay State (Now, Mumbai, Maharashtra), India

ProfessionBollywood Actor, Writer and Director

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseShahnaz Vahanvaty

FamilySon - Lakshya Raj Anand; Daughters - Esha and Diksha; Father - Inder Raj Anand

Tinnu Anand Biography

Tinnu Anand, born Virender Raj Anand on 4 May 1953 in Bombay (now Mumbai), is an Indian actor, writer and director whose career spans assisting Satyajit R

Early life and background

Virender Raj Anand, known professionally as Tinnu Anand, was born on 4 May 1953 in Bombay, Bombay State (now Mumbai, Maharashtra). He grew up in a film-connected household; his father, Inder Raj Anand, was a noted film writer. Tinnu attended Mayo College in Ajmer and later enrolled at Satyajit Ray's film school, where he earned a degree in filmmaking.

As a young man he had options to work with prominent filmmakers, and after considering offers he chose to assist Satyajit Ray. That apprenticeship lasted five years and provided the foundation for his later work in Hindi cinema.

Career

Tinnu Anand's early experience in film included assisting Satyajit Ray and working as an assistant director on the Bengali film Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne in 1969. After his return to Mumbai he spent time directing commercials—reportedly making some 70 advertising films—while seeking feature opportunities. His first film as a director was Duniya Meri Jeb Mein, released in 1979; the project began with childhood friends Rishi and Shashi Kapoor attached and took several years to complete.

He developed a long professional relationship with Amitabh Bachchan. A number of projects connected them over the years, including Kaalia, Shahenshah and Main Azaad Hoon. Tinnu has acknowledged colleagues such as action director Veeru Devgan for teaching him how to navigate the film industry.

As an actor, Tinnu made his acting debut in the feature Pushpak (1987). He has also appeared on television, including a role in the Star Plus series Kahin To Hoga. His career comprises work as a director, writer and performer across film and television.

Public profile

Tinnu Anand is married to Shahnaz Vahanvaty, an actress and costume designer. The couple have three children: a son, Lakshya Raj Anand, and two daughters, Esha, who is described as a traveler and environmentalist, and Diksha, a fashion designer. He has a younger brother, Bittu Anand. His father, Inder Raj Anand, remained an important influence throughout his life and career.

Physical and personal details reported publicly list his height as approximately 169 cm (about 5'6") and weight near 60 kg (around 132 lbs). His eye colour is listed as black and his hair as salt-and-pepper. He is identified as Indian by nationality and raised in Mumbai; he is also described as a vegetarian.

Several personal anecdotes are part of Tinnu Anand's public narrative. One well-known story recounts his role in introducing Amitabh Bachchan to filmmaker K. A. Abbas during the casting of Saat Hindustani, an encounter that helped launch Bachchan's career. Family ties and friendships with filmmakers such as Satyajit Ray, K. A. Abbas and Raj Kapoor shaped his early opportunities and choices.

Latest updates

In May 2025, Tinnu Anand attracted media attention after a complaint was filed following a WhatsApp message he reportedly sent about stray dogs in his housing society. The message led to a case being registered; he subsequently explained that his warning stemmed from concerns about the animals' behaviour and an alleged incident involving his daughter.

Recent work

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Career highlights

- Assisted Satyajit Ray and worked as assistant director on Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1969).
- Directed his first feature, Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979).
- Longstanding creative collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan on films including Kaalia, Shahenshah and Main Azaad Hoon.

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"dateOfBirth": "4 May 1953",
"age": "72 Years",
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"profession": "Bollywood Actor, Writer and Director",
"nationality": "Indian",
"maritalStatus": "Married",
"spouse": "Shahnaz Vahanvaty",
"family": "Son - Lakshya Raj Anand; Daughters - Esha and Diksha; Father - Inder Raj Anand"
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Recent Work

Pushpak

Actor debut in the film Pushpak (1987).

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Career Highlights

  1. Assisted Satyajit Ray and worked as assistant director on Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1969).
  2. Directed his first feature, Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979).
  3. Longstanding creative collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan on films including Kaalia, Shahenshah and Main Azaad Hoon.
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