Tanuja Chandra
Biography
Tanuja Chandra, an Indian film director and writer known for her work in Bollywood.
Career Highlights
Tanuja Chandra began her career in 1995 with the television series Zameen Aasmaan, starring Tanvi Azmi. She gained recognition in the film industry by co-writing the screenplay for Yash Chopra’s Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), which was a commercial success.
Her directorial debut was with the film Dushman (1998), followed by Sangharsh (1999), both of which were produced by Mahesh Bhatt.
Chandra is known for making women-centric films. She directed various films including Zindaggi Rocks (2006), Hope and a Little Sugar (2008), and Qarib Qarib Singlle (2017).
In 2022, she directed the Amazon Prime Video series Hush Hush, marking her return to the digital space.
Recent Work
Wedding.con (2024): A documentary series exploring matrimonial fraud, highlighting the experiences of women deceived through online matrimonial platforms.
Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha (2019): A documentary focusing on the lives of two elderly sisters in a village, celebrating their resilience and bond.
Writing Credits
In addition to her directorial work, Chandra has written screenplays for several films, including:
Zakhm (1998) – Directed by Mahesh Bhatt
Tamanna (1997) – Directed by Mahesh Bhatt
Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) – Directed by Yash Chopra
