Tinnu Anand
Biography
Tinnu Anand, born Virender Raj Anand, is an Indian actor, director, writer and producer who works primarily in Hindi cinema and has also appeared in a few Telugu and Tamil films. As an actor he has accumulated more than one hundred thirty‑four credited performances. His acting career includes roles in Chhupa Rustam (2001), Paisa Vasool (2004), Bluffmaster! (2005), Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007), Ghajini (2008), Dabangg (2010), Rabba Main Kya Karoon (2013), Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013), Aisa Yeh Jahaan (2015), Santa Banta Pvt Ltd (2016) and the 2022 release Janhit Mein Jaari. He is also known for directing several Bollywood films such as Kaalia (1981) and Shahenshah (1988).
Career overview
Tinnu Anand is an Indian actor who has worked extensively in Hindi cinema. According to the online film database TMDB, he has accumulated 134 credited appearances, reflecting a long‑standing presence in the industry. His career as a performer includes roles in a variety of films released from the early 2000s through the 2020s.
Among the movies in which he appears are Chhupa Rustam (2001), Paisa Vasool (2004), Bluffmaster! (2005), Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007), Ghajini (2008), Dabangg (2010), Rabba Main Kya Karoon (2013), Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013), Aisa Yeh Jahaan (2015) and Santa Banta Pvt Ltd (2016). His most recent acting credit listed is the 2022 release Janhit Mein Jaari. These titles illustrate his continued involvement in a range of commercial and genre films over two decades.
In addition to acting, Tinnu Anand is identified in a Wikipedia entry as a director, writer and producer in Hindi cinema, indicating a multifaceted career within the Bollywood film industry. However, the focus of his recent professional activity, as documented by TMDB, is his work as a supporting or character actor across the aforementioned filmography.
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- Peddi (2026) as Vishnukant Tiwari
- Chiraiya (2026) as Nanaji
- Good Bad Ugly (2025) as Mastaan
- Crazxy (2025) as Gurudutt Prasad
- Dil Dosti Aur Dogs (2025) as Counsellor
- Lucky Baskhar (2024) as Rajveer Lokhande
- Merry Christmas (2024) as Yadhoom Uncle
- Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (2023) as Gaikwad "Baba"
- Hume Toh Loot Liya (2023)
- Sita Ramam (2022) as Anand Mehta
- Janhit Mein Jaari (2022) as Dadaji
- Call My Agent Bollywood (2021) as Special Appearance
- Kaadan (2021)
- Talking Head (2020) as (self)
- Saaho (2019) as Prithvi Raj
- Jole Jongole (2018)
- Santa Banta Pvt Ltd (2016) as Hanumanth
- Aisa Yeh Jahaan (2015) as Mr. Majid Khan
- Hasee Toh Phasee (2014) as Mukesh Adnani
- Unread (2014)
- Sooper Se Ooper (2013) as Salim Bhai
- Rabba Main Kya Karoon (2013)
- Club 60 (2013) as Jaffar Bhai
- Dabangg 2 (2012) as Master
- Dabangg 2 (2012) as Master (Special Appearance)
- Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (2012)
- Rakhtbeej (2012) as Maya Singh
- Patiala House (2011) as Mr. Bedi
- Zokkomon (2011)
- Gosain Baganer Bhoot (2011) as Justice Dhiren Chatterjee
- Porkkalam (2010) as Bhismaki
- Gorosthane Sabdhan (2010) as Marcus Godwin
- Dabangg (2010) as Masterji
- Hum Tum Aur Ghost (2010) as Banker
- Teen Patti (2010) as Billu
- Phir Kabhi (2009)
- De Dana Dan (2009) as Himanshu Kakkar
- Ghajini (2008) as Satveer Kohl
- Heroes (2008) as Headmaster
- Ugly Aur Pagli (2008) as Kuhu's Father
- Mithya (2008) as Kuku Tolani
- Migration (2008) as Birju's Father
- Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava (2008) as Foster Father with Crooked Teeth
- Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007) as Rajshankar 'Rajjo' Sahay
- Salaam-e-Ishq (2007) as Babu
- Journey Bombay to Goa (2007) as Bibhuti Bhushan Banopadhya
- Framed (2007) as Professor
- Jaane Hoga Kya (2006) as Mr. Chopra
- Yun Hota To Kya Hota (2006) as Dhiroobhai
- Kachchi Sadak (2006) as Anurag Khanna
- Bluffmaster! (2005) as Parimal Bajaj
- Karma (2004) as Devdutt
- Kis Kis Ki Kismat (2004) as Aditya Sanganeria
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... (2004) as Malhotra
- Anji (2004) as Veerendra Bhatia
- Kel Hisoblashamiz (2004)
- Chupke Se (2003)
- Haasil (2003) as Mr. Karan Sharma
- Wrong Number (2003) as Aarti's uncle
- Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) as Jewellery Shop Owner (Special Appearance)
- Annarth (2002) as Dayaal
- Saathiya (2002)
- Shararat (2002)
- Lajja (2001) as Purshotam
- Karobaar (2000) as Ramlal
- Ghaath (2000) as Vilas Rao
- Gang (2000) as Nagoba
- Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000)
- Nyaydaata (1999)
- Major Saab (1998) Director
- China Gate (1998) as Capt. Bijon Dasgupta
- Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) as Chabiley
- Vinashak (1998) as Din Dayal Sharma
- Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998) as Swami Param Dhoom Dhaam
- Miss 420 (1998) as Khan
- Daava (1997) as Madan Chamunda
- Ek Phool Teen Kante (1997)
- Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha (1997) as Ramu Kaka
- Ghatak (1996) as Inspector Godbole
- Krishna (1996) as Cobra
- Kaalapani (1996)
- Diljale (1996)
- Army (1996) as Pancham
- Bal Bramhachari (1996) as Balakram
- Masoom (1996) as Hawaldar Bhim Singh
- Papi Gudia (1996)
- Ghatotkachudu (1995) as Scientist
- Bombay (1995) as Sakthi Samaj Head
- Ram Jaane (1995) as Sameer Sanwla
- Trimurti (1995) as Himmat Singh
- Zamaana Deewana (1995) as Sundar
- Gambler (1995) as Tinu
- Anjaam (1994) as Mohanlal
- In Custody (1994)
- Udhaar Ki Zindagi (1994)
- Krantiveer (1994) as Yograj
- Teesra Kaun? (1994) as P.K. Rasiya
- Brahma (1994) as Lawyer
- Ekka Raja Rani (1994) as Dhalal
- Stuntman (1994)
- Yuhi Kabhi (1994) as Panditji
- Damini (1993) as Shekhar's Uncle
- Chandra Mukhi (1993) as Santala
- Dhanwaan (1993) as Ajit's maternal uncle
- Krishan Avtaar (1993)
- Chamatkar (1992) as Kunta
- Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana (1992) as Dayal
- Heer Ranjha (1992) as Baba
- Khiladi (1992) as Professor P.K. More
- Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj (1992) as Home Minister
- Baaz (1992) as Somnath
- Balwaan (1992) as Commissioner Sahney
- Yaad Rakhegi Duniya (1992) as Shikari
- Aditya 369 (1991) as Ramdas
- Agneepath (1990) as Nathu (Kaka)
- Agneekaal (1990) as D'Souza
- Goonj (1989)
- Main Azaad Hoon (1989) Director
- Dayavan (1988)
- Shahenshah (1988) Director
- Ek Aadmi (1988)
- Nayakan (1987) as Ajit Kelkar
- Pushpaka Vimana (1987) as Killer
- Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara (1987)
- Naam O Nishan (1987) Story
- Coolikkaran (1987) Story
- Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (1984) Director
- Katha (1982) as Himself
- Kaalia (1981) Director
- Kaalia (1981) Screenplay
- Kaalia (1981) Story
- Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979) Director
- Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979) Story
- The Adversary (1970) Assistant Director
- Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam as Gaikwad "Baba"
- Uma
- Couching Tiger Mannu as Chaman
- Baa Baa Black Sheep