‘You are still alive in my laughter’: Kajol shares rare photo of her parents, remembers late father Shomu Mukherjee on Father’s Day
Father’s Day turned emotional for Kajol as she took a trip down memory lane and shared a rare picture of her parents, veteran actress Tanuja and late director Shomu Mukherjee.
The nostalgic photo gave fans a glimpse of a cherished family moment, while the actress accompanied it with a touching message dedicated to her father.Reflecting on his constant presence in her life, Kajol wrote, “I look at old photos and realize how much of you is still alive in my laughter. I miss you every day.” The heartfelt message quickly struck a chord with followers, many of whom flooded the comments section with messages of love and admiration.
“You look like the perfect combination of both,” one fan commented, while another simply wrote: “Beautiful memories.
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Shomu Mukherjee’s legacy
Shomu Mukherjee has left a huge mark on Indian cinema as a writer, producer and director. Over the years he has been associated with many films, including ‘Ek Baar Muskura Do’, ‘Nanha Shikari’, ‘Chhailla Babu’, ‘Fifty Fiffty’, ‘Lover Boy’, ‘Pathar Ke Insan’ and ‘Sangdil Sanam’. It was during the making of ‘Ek Baar Muskura Do’ that he met Tanuja, a meeting that eventually developed into a lifelong relationship.
The couple married in 1973 and continued to build a close-knit family. They welcomed two daughters, Kajol and Tanisha, both of whom later entered the entertainment industry. Shomo died on April 10, 2008, of a heart attack at the age of 64. Even years after his death, Kajol often honors his memory with personal posts and heartfelt remembrances on social media.The unseen photo quickly gained attention online, with fans praising the warmth captured in the frame.
Many pointed out the striking resemblance Kajol shares with her parents, while others appreciated the actress for sharing this intimate moment with her followers. The post was a reminder of the strong family ties that have always been a defining part of the Mukherjee family.
Kajol’s last appearance on screen
On the professional front, Kajol was recently seen in the suspense thriller Sarzameen. Directed by Kayozi Irani, the film is set against the backdrop of Kashmir and focuses on an Indian Army officer whose life turns upside down when he discovers that his estranged son has been involved in a militant organisation.
The project also featured Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan in pivotal roles.
What’s next for Kajol?
The actress is now gearing up for her next release, ‘Maharagni: Queen of Queens’, an action-packed film directed by Sharan Tej Uppalapati. Kajol headlines the film, which also stars Prabhu Deva, Naseeruddin Shah, Samyukta, Jisshu Sengupta, Aditya Seal, Pramod Pathak and Chhaya Kadam in important roles.One of the highlights of the project is Kajol’s reunion with Prabhu Deva after nearly three decades of sharing screen space in the 1997 Tamil film ‘Minsara Kanavu’. While the anticipation surrounding the film continues to grow, the makers are yet to announce its official release date.
