Anu Hasan is a renowned Indian actress and television personality who has showcased her talent in various Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.
Besides acting, she is widely recognized for her contributions as a television presenter, notably for her hosting of the popular show “Koffee with Anu.”
Keep reading to know more about Anu Hasan Age, Husband, Family, Net Worth, Movies, and Shows.
Anu Hasan Biography
Anu Hasan was born on 15th July 1970 (Age: 54 years) she comes from the very famous and well-known Hasan Family, and she is the niece of the legendary film actor Mr. Kamal Haasan. Just like her family members Anu also is a very popular personality, she has featured in some of the most well-known, loved, and critically acclaimed movies, and along with that, she has also made a mark in the Tamil television industry with her talk shows like Coffee with Anu and her TV series.
She was born in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, and is currently residing in Chennai.
Full Name | Anuradha Chandrahaasan |
Name in Tamil | அனுராதா சந்திரஹாசன் |
Nick Name | Anu |
Profession | Presenter, Actress, Writer, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker |
Age | 54 years |
Date of Birth | 15th July 1970 |
Mother Tongue | Tamil |
Nationality | Indian |
Zodiac/Sun Sign | Cancer |
HomeTown/Birthplace | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India |
Current Address | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Hobbies | Writing, Travelling, Singing |
Anu Hasan Education, Qualification
Anu attended St. Joseph’s Anglo Indian Girls Higher Secondary School in Trichy before pursuing her MSc degree in Physics and Management at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) in Pilani, Rajasthan. Apart from her acting career,
Anu is also trained in martial arts and was a basketball player who represented the Trichy district. She is also passionate about music and is a talented jazz singer. In addition, she has a keen interest in costume design.
School | St.Joseph’s Anglo Indian Girls Higher Secondary School, Trichy RSK Higher Secondary School |
College | Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani |
Degree/Graduation | MSc degree(Management)(Physics) |
Anu Hasan Husband, Family
Anu Hasan was married to Shri Vikar, they got married in 1995 and then decided to part their ways and get divorced in the year 2005.
Graham Jay and Anu Hasan
Anu Hasan, who had been living independently for a period of time, married her long-time British boyfriend Graham Jay in a private wedding ceremony in 2010.
The couple initially connected on a music website and developed a friendship that blossomed into a romantic relationship, ultimately culminating in their marriage. They were married for almost 4 years and in 2014 they both decided to opt for divorce.
Anu Hasan Family
Anu Hasan’s father’s name is Chandrahasan and her mother’s name is Getamani. She is the niece of one of the most popular Indian actors Kamal Haasan, and cousin to Shruti Haasan, Akshara Haasan, and Suhasini Maniratnam.
Parent’s Name | Father: Chandrahasan Mother: Geethamani |
Uncle | Kamal Haasan and Charuhasan |
Siblings/Cousins | Suhasini Maniratnam, Shruti Haasan, and Akshara Haasan. |
Relationship Status | Divorced |
Husband | Shri Vikas (m. 1995, div. 2005) Graham Jay (m. 2010, div. 2014) |
Children | Yet To Update |
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Physical Stats
Height in centimeters | 165 cm |
Height in meters | 1.65 m |
Height in Feet Inches | 5’4” |
Weight | 50 Kgs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Anu Hasan Career
Anu Hasan made her debut in movies in 1995 with the Tamil movie “Indira”, directed by Suhasini Maniratnam who is her cousin. In the film, she played the lead role alongside Arvind Swamy, Radharavi, and Nassar. “Indira” won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and its song “Nila Kaigirathu” became very popular.
Anu Hasan had a brief appearance as the mother of her uncle Kamal Haasan in the 2001 movie “Aalavandhan”. She then portrayed the character of R. Madhavan’s sister in the Tamil blockbuster “Run” (2002), directed by N. Linguswamy. Her performance in the movie was lauded and she received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. Anu also played a supporting role in the comedy film “Nala Damayanthi”, which was written and produced by Kamal Hassan.
Anu Hasan portrayed the character of Ajith Kumar’s sister in the 2003 film “Anjaneya”. She had a special appearance in the award-winning movie “Santosh Subramaniam”, featuring Jayam Ravi and Genelia D’Souza in lead roles. Anu also made cameo appearances in “Sarvam” and “Aadhavan”, and played the role of Varun Sandesh’s sister-in-law in her Telugu debut film, “Evaraina Epudaina”.
Anu Hasan played supporting roles in various films including “Maanja Velu” where she portrayed the role of Karthik Muthuraman’s wife, and “Irandu Mugam” where she played the role of Sathyaraj’s wife. She also appeared in the National Award-winning English short film “Red Building where the Sun Sets” directed by veteran actress Revathi. Anu played a supporting role in the 2014 Telugu psychological thriller film “1: Nenokkadine”, which featured Mahesh Babu and Kriti Sanon in lead roles.
Anu has also been involved in other projects such as the Tamil action film “Valla Desam” and her Hollywood debut in director Joe Scott’s “Is This Now”. In 2012, she acted in the Telugu film “Endukante… Premanta!” alongside Ram and Tamannaah. In 2013, she starred in the Malayalam film “Kunthapura” as the lead actress, co-starring Charu Hassan, Biyon, and Priya Lal.
Anu Hasan TV Career
Anu Hasan embarked on her television journey in the year 2000, with her debut in the series “Anbulla Snehgidhiye”, inspired by the acclaimed novel “Sister of My Heart” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. She subsequently appeared in several other television series, including “Avan Aval Avargal”, “Vivahita” (Malayalam), and “Ammaavukku Rendula Raagu”. Later, Anu donned the hat of a talk show host, helming the immensely popular “Koffee with Anu” on STAR Vijay, which continued for more than four years and established her as a well-recognized personality in Tamil Nadu.
In 2014, Anu joined the Ask How India social movement and created a series of videos addressing various social issues. In addition to her work as an actress and anchor, she also worked as a dubbing artist, lending her voice to actresses who were not proficient in Tamil, including Geetu Mohandas, Raveena Tandon, and Preity Zinta.
Currently, she is hosting a cooking show called GET, SET, COOK with Anu Hasan for a Youtube channel.
HERE IT IS: We are launching our brand new show GET, SET, COOK with @anuhasan01 on our YouTube channel shortly! Stay tuned for more. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/PNxm61Sd0M
— JFW (@jfwmagofficial) January 24, 2020
Anu Hasan Movie List
Movie Name | Year | Language | Role |
Putham Pudhu Kaalai | 2020 | Tamil | Saras |
Vaakku | 2019 | Malayalam | |
Chi La Sow | 2018 | Telugu | Arjun’s mother |
Keni | 2018 | Tamil | Suganthi |
Is This Now | 2017 | English | Ms. Murray |
Valla Desam | 2017 | Tamil | Anu |
Nenokkadine | 2014 | Telugu | Kalyani |
Kunthapura | 2013 | Malayalam | Gowri Iyer |
Ullam | 2012 | Tamil | – |
Dead Point | 2012 | Arabic | Anwar’s mother |
Endukante… Premanta! | 2012 | Telugu | Revathi |
Red Building Where The Sun Sets | 2011 | English | – |
Ko | 2011 | Tamil | Herself |
Thottupaar | 2010 | Tamil | – |
Irandu Mugam | 2010 | Tamil | Sarveswaran’s wife |
Maanja Velu | 2010 | Tamil | Mrs. Bose |
Evaraina Epudaina | 2009 | Telugu | Venkat’s Sister-in-law |
Aadhavan | 2009 | Tamil | Anu |
Sarvam | 2009 | Tamil | Geetha Eashwar |
Dhaam Dhoom | 2008 | Tamil | Sarasu |
Santhosh Subramaniam | 2008 | Tamil | |
Akku | 2008 | Tamil | Anu |
Anjaneya | 2003 | Tamil | Paramaguru’s sister |
Nala Damayanthi | 2003 | Tamil | Ammulu |
Run | 2002 | Tamil | Siva’s sister |
Aalavandhan/Abhay | 2001 | Tamil/Hindi | Nandu’s mother |
Indira | 1995 | Tamil | Indira |
Anu Hasan TV Shows
TV Show Name | Channel |
Koffee with Anu | Vijay TV |
Anu Alavum Bayam Illai | Vijay TV |
En Samayal Araiyil | Vijay TV |
Kannadi | Jaya TV |
Vaanga Pesalam | Sun TV |
Bigg Boss 4 | Star Vijay |
Anu Hasan Net Worth and Salary
Anu Hasan’s Net Worth is around $1-$5 Million.
Net Worth in Dollar | $1 – $5 Million |
Net Worth In Indian Rupees | INR 20 Crore |
Salary | Yet to Update |
Anu Hasan Social Media Profiles
@anuhasan.india | |
@anuhasan.india | |
@anuhasan01 | |
@anuhasan | |
YouTube | @AnuHasanOfficial |
Anu Hasan Favorites
Favorite Actor | Rajinikanth |
Favorite Food | Butter chicken |
Favorite Singer | A. R. Rahman |
Favorite Sports | Basketball |
Favorite Color | Black |
Facts about Anu Hasan
- She is the niece of famous Indian actor Kamal Hassan.
- Anu Hasan contributes a monthly column to the magazine Just for Women (India).
- Shruti Hasan and Akshara Hasan are the Cousins of Anu Hasan.
- Anu Hasan has provided her voice for actresses such as Raveena Tandon and Preity Zinta.
- Anu Hasan served as a Line Producer for the film Mumbai Express.
- Anu Hasan played basketball for Trichy district.
- Anu Hasan is a jazz singer who has performed at the US consulate in Kolkata.
- Anu Hasan has opened her own shop that sells health and hygiene-focused juices and smoothies. Through this initiative, she has provided employment opportunities to underprivileged individuals.
- Anu Hasan is very active in adventure sports such as bungee jumping and scuba diving.
- Anu Hasan has done modeling assignments for brands like Lifebuoy, Jeychandran, and Quaker Oats.
- She authored the self-help book “Sunny Side Up” in 2015. The book is written in English.
FAQs
Anu Hasan is a famous Indian actress and TV anchor.
Anu Hasan is 52 Years Old, she was born on 15th July 1970.
Anu Hasan’s Net Worth is between $1-$5 Million.
Anu Hasan has not disclosed her salary to the public.
Anu Hasan’s First husband’s name is Shri Vikas, they were married from 1995 to 2005. After the divorce, Anu Hasan married Graham Jay in the year 2010.
Anu Hasan was married to her second husband Graham Jay in 2010 and got divorced in 2014. As of now Anu Hasan is not married to anyone.
As per the information available on the internet, Anu Hasan does not have any children.
Anu Hasan was born in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
Anu Hasan’s father is the brother of Kamal Hasan which makes her his niece.
Anu Hasan’s father’s name is Chandra Hassan.