Virendra Raj Anand(Tinnu Anand) is an Indian veteran actor, who has worked in various Bollywood movies. Mostly, he played negative roles for which he got a huge appreciation throughout his career. Very few people know that he is not just a great actor, yet a film producer and a writer as well. Overall, he did a lot of effort to make himself the best, successful actor in the Bollywood film industry. Well, there are more things to know about him that his fans wanted to know.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Virendra Raj Anand

His Birth & Family Background

Virendra Aka Tinnu Anand was born on 12th October 1945, in Mumbai, India to Inder Raj Anand. He has a strong background associated with the film line as his father was a great writer of the film industry.

His Educational Background

Virendra Anand got his elementary education from Mayo College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.  Besides, studies, he was so passionate about acting since childhood. After completing his studies from Satyajit Ray School from where he got a degree in acting, he then decided to pursue a career in the field of acting.

He Is a Versatile Actor

Virendra Anand has worked in many films during his career and has proved himself as the best actor in a diverse range of roles from villain to comedian.

He Made His Name In Directing, Productions

A very few people know that he has been a great director and film producer and has given outstanding movies including Major Sahab, Kaalia, Ghatak, Shahenshah, and others.

His Career Beginning

Virendra Anand started his career as an assistant director to Satyajit Ray for five years, in Bengali Films. The films are “Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne”, released in 1969, “Ashani Sanket” released in 1973, and others.

His Relationship With

He got married to Shahnaz Anand, who is the daughter of the famed, late comedian, actor, Agha.

His Real Admiration

Virendra Anand’s real admiration is Amitabh Bachchan as he mostly directed and produced the movies starring Amitabh Bachchan. These films are Major Sahab, Kaalia, Shahenshah, and other popular movies.

His Real Name & Nick Name

His real name is Virendra Raj Anand, but he is popularly known as Tinnu Anand.