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Tanveer Bookwala Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Age: 41 Years
Wife: Dipika Bajpai
Height: 6’ 1”

Tanveer Bookwala

Bio/Wiki
Full nameTanveer Najmudin Bookwala [1]Zaubacorp
Nickname(s)• Tan
• Tansworld [2]Instagram - Tanveer
Profession(s)• Writer
• Screenplay Writer
• Producer
• Director
• Author
• Entrepreneur
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 185 cm
in meters- 1.85 m
in feet & inches- 6’ 1”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 70 kg
in pounds- 154 lbs
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Personal Life
Date of Birth1 December 1981 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2022)41 Years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac signSagittarius
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra
College/UniversityNew York Film Academy (NYFA), New York City, New York, U.S.A.
Educational QualificationMaster's degree in Arts (writing, producing, and directing) (2002) [3]Facebook-Tanveer
Food HabitNon-vegetarian [4]Instagram-Tanveer
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1 November
Family
Wife/SpouseDipika Bajpai (producer)
Tanveer Bookwala's wife, Dipika Bajpai
ParentsFather- Najmudin Bookwala (Politician, died in 2020)
Tanveer Bookwala's father, Najmudin Bookwala
Mother- Razia Bookwala
Tanveer Bookwala's mother, Razia Bookwala
Other RelativesGulam Husain Bookwala (one of the oldest booksellers in Mumbai)
Style Quotient
Car CollectionHyundai Verna
Tanveer Bookwala's Hyundai Verna car

Tanveer Bookwala with Ekta Kapoor (left)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Tanveer Bookwala

  • Tanveer Bookwala is an Indian writer, screenplay writer, producer, director, author, and entrepreneur, who has gained recognition for his contributions to the horror-thriller genre, including notable works such as Ragini MMS 2, Asur, and The Haunting.
  • Despite lacking a background in the entertainment industry, he fearlessly pursued a career in Bollywood after studying filmmaking in New York and successfully secured a position at Balaji Telefilms.

    A photo of Tanveer Bookwala (right) when he was studying in US

    A photo of Tanveer Bookwala (right) when he was studying in the US

  • He embarked on his career in 2005 as an associate creative head for the show titled Kya Kahein at Balaji Telefilms. Subsequently, he also contributed his expertise to the talk show Kandy Floss.

    Tanveer Bookwala (centre) during his early years at Balaji Telefilms

    Tanveer Bookwala (centre) during his early years at Balaji Telefilms

  • By 2009, he transitioned to Endemol India, where he dedicated three years.
  • Returning to Balaji Telefilms in April 2012, Tanveer Bookwala assumed various roles within the organization. These positions included Associate Creative Head, Creative Head, Director, Chief Creative Officer (CCO), and Associate Vice President (AVP) of Balaji Motion Pictures.

    Tanveer Bookwala with Ekta Kapoor (right) when he was working in the Balaji Telefilms

    Tanveer Bookwala with Ekta Kapoor (right) when he was working in the Balaji Telefilms

  • He expanded his creative horizons by venturing into screenplay and story writing. Noteworthy projects he contributed to include the 2014 film Ragini MMS 2, the 2016 film Azhar, the 2018 web series XXX: Uncensored, and the upcoming 2023 web series The Haunting, which he not only wrote but also directed.

    Tanveer Bookwala (right) with Sunny Leone during the shooting of Ragini MMS 2

    Tanveer Bookwala (right) with Sunny Leone during the shooting of Ragini MMS 2

  • He has an extensive repertoire as a producer, having worked on numerous films and web series. Some notable productions under his belt include Kyaa Kool Hain Hum in 2016, A Flying Jatt in 2016, Boygiri in 2017, The Great Dysfunctional Family in 2018, Rasbhari and Fittrat in 2019, Asur in 2020, Apharan in 2022, and The Haunting in 2023.

    Poster of Tanveer Bookwala's web series, The Haunting

    Poster of Tanveer Bookwala’s web series, The Haunting

  • He has established himself as an author, with several of his books exploring themes of horror, thriller, and kinky romance. Among his notable literary works are Make Me Maya, Coffee Tea or Me, Ghost Kisses, and Wet.

    Tanveer Bookwala with Ekta Kapoor (right) during the launch of his book, Wet

    Tanveer Bookwala with Ekta Kapoor (right) during the launch of his book, Wet

  • He ventured into entrepreneurship in 2016 by establishing his first company, Ding Entertainment Private Limited. This venture subsequently collaborated with Balaji Telefilms to develop several engaging stories. Expanding his entrepreneurial endeavours further, in 2020, he founded his second company, Ding Infinity Private Limited, which operates within the realms of recreation, sports, and culture.
  • He shares a deep and close bond with Ekta Kapoor, the joint managing director of Balaji Telefilms. Their camaraderie is evident through the frequent display of photographs featuring both of them on Tanveer’s Instagram account. [5]Instagram – Tanveer Bookwala

    Tanveer Bookwala with Ekta Kapoor (right)

    Tanveer Bookwala with Ekta Kapoor (right)

  • He holds a deep affection for animals and has a pet cat.

    Tanveer Bookwala with his cat

    Tanveer Bookwala with his cat

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