Tanishaa Mukerji is an Indian actress and producer born on March 3, 1978 in Bombay, Maharashtra. She is the daughter of actress Tanuja and filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, and the younger sister of actress Kajol. She has appeared in 28 movies, including Unnale Unnale (2007), Sssshhh... (2003), Neal 'n' Nikki, Tango Charlie, and Sarkar. She has also starred in four TV shows: Bhanumotir Khel, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, Gangs of Haseepur, and Ssshhh.

In 2013, Mukerji was the first runner-up on the TV reality show Bigg Boss 7. She has recently said that she thinks marriage is a wonderful institution for people who understand it, and that finding the right people is beautiful.