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About
Hindi movie actress who became famous for her many performances since the 1960s, as well as being part of a large film and acting family.
Before Fame
She started her film career with her older sister Nutan in 1950 with the film 'Hamari Bet', in which she played the role of Baby Tanuja. As an adult, she debuted in the 1960 film 'Chhabili', which was directed by her mother.
Trivia
In 2014 she received both the Lifetime Achievement Honour at from the Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. She has appeared in more than 130 films throughout her career.
Family Life
Her parents are filmmaker Kumarsen Samarth and actress Shobhna Samarth. She has three sisters, including actress Nutan, and one brother. Her grandmother, Rattan Bai was also an actress.
Associated With
She is the mother of actress Kajol.
