Tanuj Virwani is an Indian actor who works mainly in Bollywood. He is best known for playing the role of “Vayu Raghavan” in Amazon Prime Video’s web television series “Inside Edge” (2017). He is the son of popular veteran actress Rati Agnihotri.
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Tanuj Virwani was born on Saturday, November 29, 1986, in Mumbai (37 years old; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Tanuj Virwani childhood photos
He studied at Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai and went on to pursue Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from HR College of Commerce and Economics.
Tanuj Virwani’s student days
Thereafter, he obtained a diploma in advertising. Tanuj studied acting at Kishore Namit Kapoor’s acting studio. He has enjoyed acting and filmmaking since childhood. Virwani received his first video camera at the age of eight. He used to use the camera to make short films.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5’11”
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Family, caste and girlfriends
Tanuj Virwani belongs to a Brahmin family. He is the son of Anil Virwani (businessman) and Rati Agnihotri (actor). Although his mother was born a Hindu Brahmin, she had always been attracted to Christianity. Tanuj is the only son of his parents. In 2015, news of his parents’ divorce made headlines after his mother accused his father of domestic violence. At that time, it was Tanuj who initiated the conversation between them and made every effort to bring his parents together.
Tanuj Virwani and his father
Tanuj Virwani and his mother
Tanuj Virwani and his parents
Tanuj Virwani and his grandmother
He is rumored to be in a relationship with his “Purani Jeans” co-star Izabelle Leite.
Tanuj Virwani and Izabelle Leite
Tanuj dated Kamal Haasan’s daughter Akshara Haasan for about four years, from 2013 to 2017. Even after the breakup, the two remained friends.
Tanuj Virwani and Akshara Haasan
Profession
Tanuj started his career as an assistant director in 2009 with the film Aao Wish Karein. Next, he worked as an assistant director on the film Chance Pe Dance.
Filmmaking by Tanuj Virwani
He started his acting career in 2013 with the role of “Mark Briganza” in the Bollywood film “Luv U Soniyo”. Later, he appeared in the film “Purani Jeans”. Both of his films failed at the box office.
Tanuj Virwani wearing Purani jeans
In 2016, he appeared in the Bollywood film One Night Stand opposite Sunny Leone.
In 2017, he became famous for playing the role of “Vayu Raghavan” in the Amazon original series “Inside Edge”.
He also appeared in the web series “Poison” and “Code M.”
Tanuj Virwani in Poison
In addition to acting, Tanuj works as a writer and producer and has created a number of short films and documentaries under his own name, Pin Drop Violence. He is the captain of Box Cricket League team Rajasthan Kota Royals.
Tanuj Virwani in box cricket league
dispute
In November 2017, private photos of Kamal Hassan’s daughter Akshara Hassan were leaked online. After the incident, Akshara lodged a complaint with the Mumbai Police and the Cyber Cell to trace those responsible for the act. Later, Tanuj’s name was also embroiled in the controversy; as Akshara had earlier shared these pictures with him when they were dating. However, Tanuj clarified in an interview that although he had the photos, he deleted them back in 2013.
car collection
He owns a Jaguar XE car.
Tanuj Virwani’s car
favorite thing
- Food: Grilled crab, lamb meatballs, chicken masala, fried rice
- Restaurants: China Garden, Sancho’s and Hard Rock Cafe in Mumbai
fact
- His hobbies include dancing, cooking, swimming and playing the piano.
Tanuj Virwani in the swimming pool
- He was often spotted drinking on numerous occasions.
- He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog, Snowy.
Tanuj Virwani and his pet dog
- Tanuj is a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict workout regimen.
Tanuj Virwani in the gym
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Tanuj Virwani’s Instagram post
- As a child, Tanuj was slightly overweight, wore glasses and often stuttered.
Old photos of Tanuj Virwani
- According to reports, the first choice actor for the movie “One Night Stand” was Rana Daggubati, but the role was later replaced by Tanuj Virwani; due to Daggubati’s busy schedule.
- Tanuj’s mother Rati Agnihotri was initially a little apprehensive about her son working with Sunny Leone. However, when Rati met Sunny, she was impressed by Sunny’s focus and dedication to her work.
- While promoting his Bollywood film One Night Stand, Tanuj mentioned a one-night stand he had in college.
- He is an avid fan of action figures (superheroes) and has been collecting superhero books and figures for years.
- Tanuj dated Akshara Haasan for about 4 years. Interestingly, Tanuj’s mother Rati and Akshara’s father Kamal Haasan made their Bollywood debut with the hit film Ek Duuje Ke Liye.
- Tanuj is afraid of reptiles, especially snakes and lizards.
- Tanuj revealed in an interview that he suffers from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He also said he always makes sure to enter a room with his right foot.
- In an interview, Tanuj revealed that he is a very shy person.
- Tanuj has a tattoo of a tribal pattern on her right bicep.
Tanuj Virwani Tattoo
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