Your Privacy is Important to us

We encourage you to review our Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

We won't sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.

Continue on TOI App
Open App
Login for better experience!
Login Now
Welcome! to timesofindia.com
TOI INDTOI USTOI GCC
TOI+
  • Home
  • Live
  • TOI Games
  • Top Headlines
  • India
  • City News
  • Photos
  • Business
  • Real Estate
  • Entertainment
  • Movie Reviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Podcasts
  • Elections
  • Web Series
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Events
  • World
  • Music
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Auto
  • Education
  • Log Out
Follow Us On
Open App
  • ETIMES
  • CINEMA
  • VIDEOS
  • TV
  • LIFESTYLE
  • VISUAL STORIES
  • MUSIC
  • TRAVEL
  • FOOD
  • TRENDING
  • EVENTS
  • THEATRE
  • PHOTOS
  • MOVIE REVIEWS
  • MOVIE LISTINGS
  • HEALTH
  • RELATIONSHIP
  • WEB SERIES
  • BOX OFFICE

Tina Munim to Tina Ambani: Lesser-known facts about the actress-turned-philanthropist

TOI Entertainment Desk
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Jul 25, 2025, 12:00 IST
Comments
Share
1/5

She Was Crowned a Beauty Queen Before Entering Films

Before stepping into Bollywood, Tina Munim won the title of Femina Teen Princess India 1975 and went on to represent India at the International Teen Princess Contest in Aruba, where she was crowned Second Runner-Up. This early success launched her into the spotlight and eventually into films.

2/5

Her Bollywood Debut Was Opposite Dev Anand

Tina made her acting debut in Des Pardes (1978), directed by and co-starring the legendary Dev Anand. The film was a hit, and her fresh screen presence was widely appreciated, instantly making her a household name.

3/5

She Quit Films at the Peak of Her Career

Despite working with top stars like Rajesh Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, and Sanjay Dutt, Tina Munim chose to leave the film industry in the early '90s. Her final film was Jigarwala (1991), after which she shifted focus to her personal life and future endeavors.

4/5

She Holds a Degree in Interior Design

Tina Munim studied interior design at the prestigious California State University in Los Angeles before joining Bollywood. Her creative background later influenced her philanthropic work in design and arts through the Harmony Foundation.

5/5

A Leading Voice in Philanthropy and Healthcare

Now known as Tina Ambani, she plays a key role in social impact through initiatives like the Harmony for Silvers Foundation (supporting the elderly) and the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, which she chairs. She has become a prominent figure in healthcare advocacy, senior citizen welfare, and the arts.

Top Comment
S
Sonsen
309 days ago
Affair queen before getting A-title
Read allPost comment
Featured In Entertainment
  • Sushmita Sen once walked away from Salman Khan on set
  • Sushmita Sen once addressed Ricky Martin dating rumours
  • Ravi Kishan finds Sridevi’s grace in Janhvi Kapoor
  • Gwyneth Paltrow reflects on ‘betrayal of trust’
  • Shahana REVEALED Karan also directed some scenes of Ra One
  • Tabu recalls Karisma bond; says Kareena felt instantly familiar
  • Paresh Rawal on Baburao image: ‘I would like to get rid of it’
  • American artists back out of the Freedom 250 celebration
  • West End Live announces the 2026 performance line-up
Photostories
  • You’re walking, not running, so why are you breathless? Doctor explains what your body may be trying to tell you
  • One workout a week can help you lose weight, new study finds
  • Asthma is no longer just about dust and pollution: Doctor warns stress, poor sleep and modern lifestyles are triggering more attacks
  • 5 lessons of perfect marriage we all need to learn from Preity Zinta and Gene Goodenough
  • Why thousands of Indian children with Autism are diagnosed late: Doctors explain what early intervention can change
  • What is the person who makes pizzas called?
  • From reversing waterfalls and doorless homes; Maharashtra’s most unique wonders every curious traveller should experience
  • ​Dinosaurs made famous by Jurassic Park and Jurassic World​
  • 10 dog names that make puppies sound extra adorable (and somehow even cuter in real life)
Explore more Stories
  • 11
    Actors who publicly criticized their own movies: Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, and more
  • 6
    From ‘National Treasure’ to ‘Longlegs’: Top 5 Nicolas Cage movies you need to watch right now
  • 6
    5 dialogues from Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ that became our life mottos since past 13 years
  • 6
    “Vijay Veshti Swag”: Check out some viral traditional appearance of the 'Jana Nayagan' star
  • 7
    Inside Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s stunning Bandra penthouse inspired by 'New York meets Maldives'
Up Next
  • ETimes
  • /
  • Entertainment
  • /
  • Hindi
  • /
  • Bollywood
  • /
  • Tina Munim to Tina Ambani: Lesser-known facts about the actress-turned-philanthropist
About UsTerms Of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy

Copyright © May 30, 2026, 08.25PM IST Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service