Shomu Mukherjee

Filmmaker Farah Khan candidly shared childhood financial struggles in a cooking vlog with Tanishaa Mukerji, revealing how her father's film failure with Deb Mukherjee led to poverty. Tanishaa related, discussing her own family's financial instability tied to her father Shomu Mukherjee's film successes. The vlog also highlighted Tanishaa's new writing endeavors and Farah's upcoming film with Shah Rukh Khan.

Marking the 14th death anniversary of her father Shomu Mukherjee, actor Kajol penned an emotional note on Instagram.

While talking about her equation with her parents, Kajol also revealed the story behind being almost named after a luxury car Mercedes by her father Shomu Mukherjee and how her parents finalised her current name.

Tanishaa Mukerji shared in a recent interview that she missed her mother, Tanuja, during her childhood due to her busy work schedule after separating from Shomu Mukherjee. She believes that mothers should take a break from work to be with their children in the early years.

Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s much-awaited chat show Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle premiered today on Amazon Prime Video with superstar guests Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. The actors revisited their friendship, Andaz Apna Apna memories, and personal anecdotes. But the most emotional moment came when Salman recalled his bond with Kajol’s father, filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, who passed away in 2008 following a heart attack.

Tanuja, Tanishaa offer prayers for actress’ delivery.

Kajol and Ajay Devgn won hearts with the onscreen romance and beyond films, the couple enjoys a happily married life. Being married for nearly two decades, Kajol recently opened about not facing patriarchy and cited the example of having her way with her wedding, even when her father opposed it. Speaking to a news portal, Kajol revealed that her father Shomu Mukherjee was against her decision to get married at the age of 24. He opined that Kajol should work more before tying the knot. But her mother, veteran actress Tanuja, emerged as her massive supporter. Kajol revealed that her mother told her to go with her gut and she did exactly what she wanted to do.

On Teacher’s Day, Kajol shared a heartfelt throwback photo with her mother Tanuja, celebrating her as a key influence in her life. The monochrome image shows baby Kajol on Tanuja's shoulder, reflecting Kajol’s gratitude for her mother’s guidance. Kajol, married to Ajay Devgn, will next appear in 'Sarzameen'.

Filmmaker Karan Johar, who frequently faces criticism for nepotism due to his launch of star kids like Alia Bhatt, Ananya Pandey, and Varun Dhawan, recently experienced a playful roast from his childhood friend Kajol. In a recent food advertisement featuring both Karan and Kajol, Kajol jokingly suggested, "Make films without star kids," as part of a light-hearted exchange. The ad begins with Karan offering Kajol some soup, leading her to question whether he could make something without involving star kids. Karan responded by pointing out that Kajol herself is a star kid, being the daughter of filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee and actress Tanuja, with her aunt Nutan and grandmother Shobana Samarth also being prominent figures in the industry. As Karan served the soup, Kajol took the opportunity to compliment his cooking while teasing him about his film projects, saying, "Now make films like this, without star kids." The ad concludes with both sharing a laugh.

Kajol has clocked 25 years in Bollywood and the actress expressed her gratitude to the audiences who continue to shower love on her even today.

Kajol wrote a heartfelt birthday wish for her mother Tanuja.

Kajol has taken the death of her father very badly. And hubby Ajay Devgan is doing his best to be beside his wife in this trying time.

Kajol born to actress Tanuja and film director Shomu Mukherjee made a mark in Bollywood. The actress claims that she sees a lot of her dad in her personality.

Kajol might not be very active on social media, but when she was in Delhi recently at one of the sessions at the CII Big Picture Summit, she spoke about why she felt that some amount of self-censorship was necessary on social media.

Actress Kajol recently spoke about her parents’ separation and how it affected her childhood. She shared how her parents—veteran actress Tanuja and filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee—were clear about their decision to part ways and handled it with grace. Kajol revealed that her parents never let the separation affect their roles as parents.

'Chhailla Babu' starring Zeenat Aman, Rajesh Khanna, Ranjeet, Asrani, Om Shivpuri had released in the year 1977. The actress shared a BTS still from the film where she looks gorgeous in a black and pink fake leather bustier and matching skirt. Read on to know what Zeenat has to say about many films from those times...

Tanishaa Mukerji reflects on cherished memories with her father and how she celebrates Father’s Day every year.

After having made enough money with 'U, Me Aur Hum', actor-turned-director Ajay Devgan has packed his bags and taken off for a vacation.

That's the most beautiful thing a mother can give her child.” This perspective has helped her navigate societal pressures like fat-shaming and superficial judgments about appearance. “I don't look at people as fat or thin, black or white, big or small. That gift has been given to me by my mother,” she adds.

Kajol and Tanishaa Mukherjee had a gala time while celebrating New Year’s Eve and the two sisters ended 2022 dishing out major sibling goals. On Sunday, Tanishaa dropped a series of pictures from their New Year bash and they are all about family bonding. Tanishaa looks majestic in a royal blue dress and Kajol in her shiny beige top with brown pants and sneakers looked stunning as always.

Veteran actor Deb Mukherjee, father of director Ayan Mukerji, passed away at 83. Known for films like 'Abhinetri' and 'Kaminey,' he had been hospitalized and died on March 14. Mukherjee's familial ties include actresses Kajol and Rani Mukerji. His contributions to Indian cinema and connection to Bollywood's Mukherjee-Samarth family are notable.

In an emotional throwback post, Tanisha Mukerji shares a cherished moment featuring her mother, the legendary Tanuja, and the iconic Jaya Bachchan. The snapshot takes us back to a golden era of Hindi cinema from the 60s to 80s, showcasing the actresses beaming with happiness in exquisite silk sarees.

Rattan Bai's daughter, Shobhana Samarth, was a well known actress, director, and producer. She started her career in the early days of Indian cinema when talkie movies had just begun to take shape. She worked in both Marathi and Hindi films. Shobhana Samarth married Kumarsen Samarth, and together they had three daughters - Nutan, Tanuja, and Chatura - and a son named Jaideep

On Saturday, actor Ajay Devgn expressed his warm birthday wishes for his mother-in-law, Tanuja, through an Instagram post. He shared a heartfelt message, calling her their enduring source of joy and positivity. Actor Kajol, Tanuja's daughter, joined in the celebration, posting a video on Instagram, celebrating her mother's remarkable eight decades filled with love, wisdom, and laughter. Together, the family celebrated Tanuja's special day with love, respect, and heartfelt wishes.

Filmmaker Karan Johar has often been called the flag bearer of nepotism by netizens. Since, he has launched star kids like Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Ananya Panday, and many others in his film, he is trolled for promoting nepotism in the industry. So far it was only the netizens pulling his leg on the topic, now even Karan Johar’s childhood friend and Bollywood star Kajol, is also taunting him. “Make films without star kids,” she says.

Veteran filmmaker Rono Mukherjee, who is known for directing films like Haiwan (1977) and Tu Hi Meri Zindagi (1965), passed away in Mumbai on May 28 at the age of 83. He had reportedly been suffering from age-related health issues for the past few months. Cousins Tanishaa Mukerji and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji were spotted braving the rainy streets of Mumbai to attend the funeral.

Veteran actor-filmmaker Deb Mukherjee passed away at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. Kajol, Ajay Devgn, their son Yug, and other family members attended the funeral and prayer ceremony. Deb Mukherjee was a respected figure in the Hindi film industry with a notable lineage connected to Indian cinema.

Kajol feels Parents' Day is not enough to honor parents. She posted photos with her mother and in-laws. Priya Dutt remembered her parents, Sunil Dutt and Nargis. She highlighted their values of service and love. National Parents' Day is observed on the fourth Sunday of July. It recognizes the importance of parental care.

Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan, who was mesmerised by the performance of actress Tanishaa Mukerji on the celebrity dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', says she was reminded of the latter's mother Tanuja.