
Tamanna
“Tamanna”
Synopsis
The year is 1975, the place is Mahim, Bombay, and this is the story of Tikku, a eunuch, the only child of yesteryear Bollywood actress Nazneen Begum, who has fallen upon hard times, is virtually destitute and is dependent on Tikku, who does make-up/hair-dressing of Bollywood actresses. When she passes away, Tikku is beside himself with grief. After the funeral, he witnesses a woman leaving a child in a garbage bin.
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- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Screenplay & Story
- Tanuja Chandra
- Original Title
- Tamanna
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahesh Bhatt
Tanuja Chandra
Mukesh Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt
Department Leadership Roster
Mahesh Bhatt
Director
Pooja Bhatt
Producer
Tanuja Chandra
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tamanna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tamanna about?
The year is 1975, the place is Mahim, Bombay, and this is the story of Tikku, a eunuch, the only child of yesteryear Bollywood actress Nazneen Begum, who has fallen upon hard times, is virtually destitute and is dependent on Tikku, who does make-up/hair-dressing of Bollywood actresses. When she passes away, Tikku is beside himself with grief. After the funeral, he witnesses a woman leaving a child in a garbage bin.
Who directed Tamanna?
Tamanna was directed by Mahesh Bhatt.
Who stars in Tamanna?
The principal cast of Tamanna includes Paresh Rawal, Pooja Bhatt, Manoj Bajpayee, Sharad S. Kapoor, Ashutosh Rana.
When was Tamanna released and how long is it?
Tamanna was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.


















