Tannaz Irani
Tannaz Irani (née Lal) (born 8 April 1972) 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).
Tannaz Irani | |
|---|---|
 Irani in April 2013 | |
| Born | 8 April 1972 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | Farid Currim |
| Website | www |
Career
Tannaz began her film career in 2000, with her debut as Neeta in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, directed by Rakesh Roshan.[1] 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. Tannaz was noted for her role of a young Anglo Indian girl trying to learn Hindi in Zabaan Sambhal Ke, also starring Pankaj Kapoor; and 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. In 2009, she featured as a housemate on the reality show Bigg Boss 3;[2] and participated in Maa Exchange in 2011, with Vindu Dara Singh's wife Dina.
Personal life
An Indian Parsee by birth, Tanaaz was very young when she married Farid Currim. She was 20 when she gave birth to her first daughter Zianne.[3] After her divorce, she started acting in serials. In 2006, she met actor Bakhtiyaar Irani (brother of Delnaaz 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.[3] Zianne, her first daughter, stays with her ex-husband Farid Currim.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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
| Show Name | Role |
|---|---|
| V3 | Villie |
| V3 Plus | Tanha |
| Zaban Sambhal Ke | Jennifer "Jenny" Jones |
| Gopaljee | Julie |
| Hum Aapke Hain Woh | Yojna |
| Do Aur Do Paanch | Rashmi |
| Gudgudee | Various characters |
| Swabhimaan | Babli |
| Shree | Mungna Behn |
| Nach Baliye | Contestant |
| Hans Baliye | |
| Bigg Boss 3 | |
| 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 |
| Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum | Nishi Sippy |
| Apna Time Bhi Aayega | Rajeshwari Singh Rajawat |
See also
References
- "Tanaaz Currim Irani". IMDb.
- "Rakhi's mom on Bigg Boss". The Times of India. 6 October 2009.
- "Tanaaz gives birth to a baby girl". Retrieved 15 December 2013.
