Tanveer Bookwala is an Indian writer, screenplay writer, producer, director, author, and entrepreneur who is known for his work in the horror thriller genre such as Ragini MMS 2, Asur, and The Haunting.
Wiki/Biography
Tanveer Najmudin Bookwala was born on Tuesday, 1 December 1981 (age 41 years; as of 2022) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
A childhood photo of Tanveer Bookwala
He pursued a Master’s degree in Arts (writing, producing, and directing) at the New York Film Academy (NYFA), New York City, New York, U.S.A. in 2002. Although he did not have any background in the entertainment industry, he went on to pursue a career in Bollywood and joined Balaji Telefilms.
A photo of Tanveer Bookwala (right) when he was studying in the US
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
He was born into a middle-class family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Najmudin Bookwala, a politician from Indian Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, who passed away in 2020, and his mother’s name is Razia Bookwala.
Tanveer Bookwala’s father, Najmudin Bookwala
Tanveer Bookwala with his mother, Razia Bookwala
Wife & Children
His wife’s name is Dipika Bajpai who is also a producer. They celebrate their marriage anniversary every year on 1 November.
Tanveer Bookwala with his wife, Dipika Bajpai
Other Relatives
His grandfather’s name is Gulam Husain Bookwala who was one of the oldest booksellers in Mumbai.
Career
Writer & Producer
Tanveer Bookwala started his career in 2005 as an associate creative head on a show titled Kya Kahein at Balaji Telefilms. He later worked on a talk show Kandy Floss. In 2009, he moved to Endemol India and worked there for three years. In April 2012, he rejoined Balaji Telefilms and worked in different positions such as Associate Creative Head, Creative Head, Director, Chief Creative Officer (CCO), and Associate Vice President (AVP) of Balaji Motion Pictures.
Tanveer Bookwala (in black t-shirt) on the sets of a web series
He later worked as a screenplay writer and story writer for the 2014 film Ragini MMS 2, the 2016 film Azhar, the 2018 web series XXX: Uncensored, and the 2023 web series The Haunting, which he directed as well. He has produced many films and web series including Kyaa Cool 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.
A poster of Tanveer Bookwala’s web series, Asur
Author
He has authored many books which are based on horror, thriller, and kinky romance. A few of his books are Make Me Maya, Cofee Tea or Me, Ghost Kisses, and Wet.
Tanveer Bookwala with Ekta Kapoor (right) during the launch of his book, Wet
Entrepreneur
In 2016, he opened his first entrepreneurial venture Ding Entertainment Private Limited which later developed many stories in collaboration with Balaji Telefilms. In 2020, he opened his second company Ding Infinity Private Limited which works in the recreational, sporting, and cultural fields.
Car Collection
He owns a Hyundai Verna.
Tanveer Bookwala’s Hyundai Verna car
Facts/Trivia
- He has a very close bond with Ekta Kapoor, the joint managing director of Balaji Telefilms. He often posts photos with each other on his Instagram account.
Tanveer Bookwala with Ekta Kapoor
- His friends and family fondly call him Tan or Tansworld.
- He is an animal lover and has a pet cat.
Tanveer Bookwala with his cat
