Veteran actress Tanuja, recognised for her roles in iconic films like Jewel Thief and Haathi Mere Saathi, was reportedly discharged from a Juhu hospital on Monday night after being admitted to the ICU due to age-related complications.
The 80-year-old, a prominent figure in the 1960s and 1970s Hindi and Bengali cinema, boasts a filmography that includes Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi, Mere Jeevan Sathi, Jeene Ki Raah, Deya Neya, Teen Bhubaner Pare, and Prothom Kadam Phool. Tanuja’s acting journey began as a child artiste in the 1950 film Hamari Beti, marking the debut of her elder sister Nutan, under the direction of their mother, the esteemed actress Shobhna Samarth.
Apart from her film career, Tanuja has graced television screens with appearances in shows like Aarambh and Junoon. Notably, she is the mother of renowned actors Kajol and Tanishaa Mukerji. Her most recent appearance was in the 2022 anthology Modern Love: Mumbai on OTT. Tanuja’s contributions to the cinematic world and her enduring legacy in both Hindi and Bengali cinema continue to be celebrated and admired by audiences.