Tannaz Irani (née Lal) is an Indian actress. She has acted in Bollywood films and Hindi television serials. She has also been credited as Tannaz Lal, her maiden name, and Tannaz Currim (during her first marriage).
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 Irani in April 2013 | |
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| Occupation | Actress |
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| Website | tannazirani |
Career edit
Tannaz began her film career in 2000, with her debut as Neeta in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, directed by Rakesh Roshan. That film was also the debut film of the lead actors Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel. She played Patel's cousin and Roshan's friend.[citation needed] Her significant credits include Abbas Mustan's thriller 36 China Town, Sooraj Barjatya's Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, and Jugal Hansraj's Roadside Romeo. She has also acted in several television serials including Ye Meri Life Hai, Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, and played the role of Lisa D'Souza on the sitcom Badi Door Se Aaye Hain. In 2019, played Nishi Sippy on the TV show Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum.
Besides acting, Tannaz was also the Runner-up of Mrs. India 2002. She and her husband, Bakhtiyaar Irani, came in third in the celebrity dance show Nach Baliye in 2006. They have also done a music album that was choreographed by Bosco-Caesar.[citation needed] In 2009, she featured as a housemate on the reality show Bigg Boss 3;[1] and participated in Maa Exchange in 2011, with Vindu Dara Singh's wife Dina.
Personal life edit
An Irani Zoroastrian by birth, Tanaaz was very young when she married Farid Currim.[citation needed] She was 20 when she gave birth to her first daughter Zianne, who stays with her ex-husband Farid Currim.[2] After her divorce, she started acting in serials. In 2006, she met actor Bakhtiyaar Irani, on the set of Fame Gurukul. The duo fell in love and wanted to get married, but it was not permitted by Bakhtiyaar's family because Tannaz is seven years older than Bakhtiyaar. However, Delnaaz and his elder brother, Paurus Irani, helped to convince their parents, and the couple got married in 2007. On 20 March 2008, the couple's first child, a boy, was born. They named him Zeus after the Greek God. On 19 September 2011, Tannaz gave birth to a second girl, Zara Irani.[2]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 2000 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Neeta | |
| Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Preeti's friend | ||
| Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Pares | ||
| 2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Shruti | |
| 2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Anu | |
| Deewangee | Yana | ||
| 2003 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Roopa | |
| Kuch Naa Kaho | Ms. Lobo | ||
| 2004 | Daag – Shades of Love | ||
| Manini | Maya | Marathi film | |
| 2006 | 36 China Town | Ruby | |
| 2008 | Roadside Romeo | Mini | voice role |
| Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam | Champa | ||
| 2010 | Golmaal 3 | Cameo in "Aale" Song |
Television edit
| Show Name | Role |
|---|---|
| V3 | Villie |
| V3 Plus | Tanha |
| Zaban Sambhal Ke | Jennifer "Jenny" Jones |
| Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki | Mita |
| Gopaljee | Julie |
| Hum Aapke Hain Woh | Yojna |
| Do Aur Do Paanch | Rashmi |
| Gudgudee | Various characters |
| Swabhimaan | Babli |
| Ye Meri Life Hai | Jayashree |
| Shree | Mungna Behn |
| Nach Baliye | Contestant (2nd runner up) |
| Hans Baliye | Contestant (Semi finalist) |
| Bigg Boss 3 | Contestant (Evicted on Day 42) |
| Meri Biwi Wonderful | Angela |
| Shubh Mangal Savadhan | Khushi |
| Miley Jab Hum Tum | Tanya |
| Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Shape Shifting Spirit |
| Aahat – Maut Ka Khel | |
| Maa Exchange | Herself |
| Ikka Begum Baadshah | |
| Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan-Nawazi Ki | Herself |
| Badi Door Se Aaye Hai | Lisa |
| Jamai Raja | Resham |
| Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum | Nishi Sippy |
| Apna Time Bhi Aayega | Rajeshwari Singh Rajawat aka Ranisa |
| Jijaji Chhat Parr Koii Hai | Mayuri |
| Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka | Beena |
| Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin | Roopa |
Web series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Note |
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| 2021 | Benaqaab | Shenaaz Shroff | Gujarati | Debut |
See also edit
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References edit
- ^ "Rakhi's mom on Bigg Boss". The Times of India. 6 October 2009.
- ^ a b "Tanaaz gives birth to a baby girl". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
External links edit
- Tanaaz Irani at IMDb