Kajol is a popular actress in Bollywood who comes from a filmy family with deep roots in Indian cinema. Her mother, veteran actress, Tanuja and her father and late filmmaker, Shomu Mukherjee, met on the sets of Ek Baar Muskura Do and love soon blossomed between them. They tied the knot in 1973 and welcomed two daughters, Kajol and Tanishaa. Things were going well between the couple for a few years, but they decided to part ways shortly after Kajol’s younger sister, Tanishaa’s birth, which left their elder daughter stunned. In a new interview, Kajol shared her views about it.
Kajol appreciates her parents for managing their separation in a ‘mature’ way
Kajol, who is on a promotional spree for her upcoming film, Maa, recently sat down for an interview with Nayandeep Rakshit. During the conversation, she opened up about the rarely discussed topic of her parents’ separation and praised them for handling it with grace. At the same time, the actress revealed that despite differences, her parents chose to prioritise her and her sister’s wellbeing, which is commendable. In her words:
“I have to give kudos to them. My parents were very clear on one point that it does not matter if we are separated or not, but we will always be there together for you. The decisions we make for you will always be made together. We could not play them against one another.”
Kajol explained that her parents were two adults who chose to behave maturely and did what they felt was right for their daughters. She admitted that irrespective of her young age, she understood what was going on at the time and questioned it as a kid. However, after growing up, she has learnt to respect their choice and appreciates them for making the brave decision to separate when they realised they couldn’t continue in their marriage. Sharing her feelings, Kajol stated:
“I did. I questioned it at that time, but I understood it. As an adult today, I can take that call and understand how brave it was as well to take that decision on both their parts.”
Kajol once shared that her father was against her marriage, but her mom convinced him
According to an old report by the Times Of India, Kajol once shared that her father, Shomu Mukherjee, was against her decision to marry Ajay Devgn at the young age of 24. He felt that she should work more before deciding to get married. However, her mother, Tanuja, supported her and asked her to follow her heart. Recalling the same, she said:
“I have been lucky that everybody around has always stood up for me. So, I did exactly what I wanted to do. I didn’t have to face patriarchy. Or maybe I faced it without realising because I can be oblivious in some situations.”
Kajol’s work front
Kajol is presently busy promoting her upcoming horror-mythological film, Maa. It is directed by Vishal Furia and produced by Ajay Devgn which is set to release on June 27, 2025. She will next be seen in Maharagni—Queen of Queens, Sarzameen, and The Trial season 2.
What do you think about Kajol’s views on her parents’ separation?
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