Get to know the talented Bollywood actress Tina Ahuja, daughter of the legendary Govinda. This comprehensive biography covers her life, career, and family.
Wiki/Biography
Born as Narmada Ahuja on July 16, 1989, in Mumbai, Tina Ahuja (age 35 as of 2024) is a Cancer. She pursued a fashion designing course and honed her acting skills at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Institute and the London Film Institute.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’5″
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Tina is the daughter of Govinda and Sunita Ahuja. Her father is of Punjabi-Sindhi heritage, and her mother is of Bengali-Punjabi descent. She has a brother, Yashvardhan Ahuja. She’s also the grandchild of Arun Kumar Ahuja (actor, producer) and Nirmala Devi (singer, actress).
Her extensive family includes cousins Vinay Anand (actor), Krushna Abhishek (actor-comedian), Aryan, Arjun Singh (actor), Ragini Khanna (actress), Amit Khanna (TV actor), Arti Singh (actress), and the late director Janmendra Kumar Ahuja (Dumpy).
Career
Tina Ahuja’s Bollywood debut was in “Second Hand Husband” (2015), where she played Gurpreet. This film also marked Gippy Grewal’s Bollywood debut. She later appeared in “Zindagi ka Rahasya” (2017) as Poonam and featured in Gajendra Verma’s music video, “Milo Na Tum.”
Notably, she acted in “Kaagaz,” a joint venture by Salman Khan and Karan Johar. This film marked Pankaj Tripathi’s first lead role.
Awards & Honours
- Young Achievers Award by Hallway Foundation (2017)
- Emerging Actress at Indian Leadership Conference and Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards (2016)
Favourite Things
Here’s a glimpse into Tina’s preferences:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Actor(s) | Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Irrfan Khan |
| Director | Vipul Shah |
| Travel Destination | Dubai |
| Colour | Pink |
| Fashion Brand | Givenchy |
| Cartoon Character | Po (Kung Fu Panda) |
| Comic | Archie Comics |
Facts/Trivia
Tina enjoys shopping and traveling. She’s also passionate about nail art, frequently showcasing her creations on social media. Interestingly, she changed her name twice before her film debut, initially from Narmada to Narmmadaa, then settling on her nickname, Tina.
After her debut, she spent time in Dubai working with her father to enhance her acting skills. She’s also an animal lover, supporting animal rights and welfare. She has four pets: Tweety (Daschund), Simba (St. Bernard), Pixie, and Gorgeous (Chihuahuas).
Tina has a heart tattoo on her left wrist. She’s also shared that a rift between David Dhawan and Govinda in the 2010s impacted her career launch, delaying it until 2015. Their reconciliation in 2023 marked a positive turning point.
There were rumors about her potentially debuting in “Dabangg” (2010) but she clarified that these were inaccurate.
