BOLLYWOOD LEGEND TANUJA , THE MOTHER OF KAJOL BORN 1943 SEPTEMBER 23

BOLLYWOOD LEGEND TANUJA ,

THE MOTHER OF KAJOL 

BORN  1943 SEPTEMBER 23

Tanuja Mukherjee (born Tanuja Samarth; 23 September 1943), popularly known as Tanuja, is an Indian film actress, who predominantly works in the Hindi film industry. Part of the Mukherjee-Samarth family, she is the daughter of Shobana and Kumarsen, and was married to Shomu Mukherjee,

with whom she has two daughters, actresses, Kajol and Tanisha.[1] A recipient of two Filmfare Awards, Tanuja is best known for her roles in the Hindi films, Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), Jewel Thief, Haathi Mere Saathi (1971), and Anubhav (1971).[2]

Biography[edit]
Personal life[edit]

Tanuja was born in a Marathi family to filmmaker Kumarsen Samarth and actress Shobhna Samarth. She has three sisters, including actress Nutan and one brother. Her grandmother, Rattan Bai, and aunt Nalini Jaywant were also actresses. Tanuja's parents parted amicably while she was still a child, and Shobhana became linked to actor Motilal. Shobhana produced debut films for Tanuja and her older sister, Nutan. Her two other sisters are, Chatura, an artist, and Reshma, and brother is, Jaideep, neither of whom took to acting.

Tanuja married filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee in 1973. The couple has two daughters, actresses as are Tanuja's daughters Kajol and Tanisha. Kajol is married to actor Ajay Devgan. Shomu died on 10 April 2008 from a heart attack aged 64. Filmmakers Joy, Deb and Ram are her brother-in-laws. She is the aunt of actors Mohnish Behl, Rani, and Sharbani, and director Ayan Mukherjee.

Career[edit]

She started her film career with her older sister Nutan in Hamari Beti (1950) as Baby Tanuja.

As an adult, she debuted in the film Chhabili (1960) which was directed by her mother and had her sister, Nutan, in the lead. The film that truly marked her transition into adult heroine came with Hamari Yaad Aayegi (1961), directed by Kidar Sharma, who had earlier discovered Raj Kapoor, Madhubala and Geeta Bali.

One of her early films, noticeable for her acting, was Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), directed by Shaheed Latif. Incidentally it was Guru Dutt team's last offering, especially visible in the song, "Woh Hanske Mile Humse" (believed to have been picturized while Guru Dutt was still alive) who worked hard to help her "tone down" her performance. The result was that the natural, spontaneous performer gave a highly restrained performance which became the highlight of the film — as well of her career — as she moved to lead roles soon after.[3] 

Tanuja had an important supporting role in the hit film, Jewel Thief. Her next big film was with Jeetendra, Jeene Ki Raah (1969), an immediate and surprise hit. In the same year, Tanuja won the Best Supporting Actress at Filmfare for Paisa Ya Pyar. After the success of Haathi Mere Saathi (1971), she acted in Door Ka Raahi, Mere jeevan Saathi, Do Chor and Ek Baar Muskara Do (1972), Kaam Chor, Yaarana, Khuddar, and Masoom. Some of the other films she has acted in are Pavitra Paapi, Bhoot Bangla, and Anubhav. Some of her Marathi films are 'Zaakol', 'Unad Maina' and Pitruroon.

During the mid 1960s, Tanuja started a parallel career in Bengali movies in Kolkata starting with Deya Neya (1963) where she was paired opposite Uttam Kumar. She followed it up with Anthony-Firingee (1967) and Rajkumari (1970). Tanuja had on-screen chemistry with Soumitra Chatterjee with whom she made some films like Teen Bhuvaner Parey (1969) and Prothom Kadam Phool. Tanuja spoke her own lines in these Bengali films.

Afterward, Tanuja retired from films for a number of years but came back when her marriage ended. She was now offered supporting roles often starring former heroes. Her Pyar Ki Kahani hero Amitabh Bachchan had to call her "bhabhi" (sister-in-law) in Khuddar (1982). She also played a supporting role in Raj Kapoor's Prem Rog (1982).

She then appeared in films such as Saathiya (2002), Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula (2003), and Khakee (2003) as a supporting actress. In 2008, Tanuja starred as a judge along with her daughter, Kajol, and son-in-law, Ajay Devgan on Zee TV's family dance series Rock-N-Roll Family. In 2013, Tanuja played a widow in Marathi film Pitruroon made by Nitish Bharadwaj. For her role as widow Tanuja has tonsured her head to make her character look authentic.

Awards and nominations[edit]

1964: Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards - Best Supporting Actress (Hindi), Benazir (1964)
1968 - Filmfare nomination as Best Supporting Actress for Jewel Thief
1970 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Paisa ya Pyar
2013 - Best Actress Award for Marathi Movie Pitur Roon at the 20th Life OK Screen Awards
2014 - Lifetime Achievement Honour at Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award
2014 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award

Filmography[edit]

A Death in The Gunj (2016)
Pitru Roon (2013)
Son of Sardaar (2012)
Toonpur Ka Superrhero (2010)
Naa Anevaadu (2008)
Deewaar (2004)
Khakee (2004)
Bhoot (2003)
Manemagalu (2003)
Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula (2003)
Saathiya (2002)
Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal (2002)
Safari (1999)
Muqadama (1996)
Aatish (1994)
Vivekananda (1994)
Antim Nyay (1993)
Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
Paruvu Prathista (1993)
Bekhudi (1992)
Deedar (1992)
Gajab Tamaasa (1992)
Andha Bichar (1990)
Dushman (1990)
Shandaar (1990)
Gharana (1989)
Meri Zabaan (1989)
Paraya Ghar(1989)
Rakhwala (1989)
Taaqatwar (1989)
Agnee (1988)
Madhuban (1988)
Mera Muqaddar (1988)
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988)
Diljala (1987)
Mard Ki Zabaan (1987)
Peralikarayo (පෙරළිකාරයෝ Sinhala movie) (1986)
Adhikar (1986)
Anokha Rishta (1986)
Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (1986)
Jaal (1986)
Love 86 (1986)Govinda, Neelam Kothari
Maa Beti (1986)Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore
Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986)
Nasihat (1986)
Suhagan (1986)
Hoshiyar (1985)
zabardast (1985)
Lover Boy(1985)
Sohni Mahiwal (1985)
Zabardast (1985)
Boxer (1984)
Maati Maangey Khoon (1984)
Pet Pyar Aur Paap (1984)
Yaadgaar (1984)
Ek Jaan Hain Hum (1983)
Johny I Love You (1982)
Kaamchor (1982)
Khud Daar(1982)
Masoom (1982)
Prem Rog (1982)
Yaarana(1981)
Bandish (1980)
Lal Kothi (1978)
Swarg Narak (1978)
Hamrahi {1974}
Amir Garib (1974)
Humshakal (1974)
Imtihan (1974)
Aparna (1972)
Do Chor (1972)
Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)
Mome Ki Gudiya (1972)
Anubhav (1971)
Door Ka Raahi (1971)
Ek Paheli (1971)
Haathi Mere Saathi (1971)
Preet Ki Dori (1971)
Pyar Ki Kahani (1971)
Bachpan (1970)
Pratham Kadam Phool (1970)
Priya (1970)
Rajkumari (1970)
Gustakhi Maaf(1969)
Jeene Ki Raah(1969)
Paisa Ya Pyaar(1969)
Teen Bhuboner Paare(1969)
Do Dooni Chaar(1968)
Izzat(Hindi Film)(1968)
Juaari(1968)
Sapnon Ka Saudagar(1968)
Anthony Firingi(1967)
Jewel Thief(1967)
Nai Roshni(1967)
Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi(1966)
Daadi Maa(1966)
Bhoot Bungla(1965)
Nai Umar Ki Nai Fasal (1965)
Chand Aur Suraj(1965)
Benazir (1964)
Aaj Aur Kal(1963)
Deya Neya (1963)
Mem-Didi(1961)
Hamari Yaad Aayegi (1961)
Chhabili (1960)
Amber (1952)
Hamari Beti (1950)
Adalot o ekti meye (1981)

BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS KAJOL BORN 1974 AUGUST 5

BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS

 KAJOL BORN 1974 AUGUST 5

Date of Birth 5 August 1974, Mumbai, India

Birth Name Kajol Mukherjee

Height 5' 3" (1.6 m)

 BIOGRAPHY

Kajol was born on August 5, 1974 in Mumbai, India as Kajol Mukherjee. She is an actress, known for My Name Is Khan (2010), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) andKuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). She has been married to Ajay Devgn since February 24, 1999. They have two children.

 Kajol’s style, elegance and piquancy are the qualities that set her apart from her contemporaries. Known for her acting prowess and exuberance, she is vulnerable, fierce and a complete natural while in front of the camera. No doubt, Kajol is one of the few actresses that have made a definitive impact on Indian cinema.

Kajol was born in Mumbai to producer Shomu Mukherjee and actress Tanuja. With a family, where her father and uncles were ruling the roost as producers, and her mother Tanuja, aunt Nutan, grandmother Shobhana Samarth and great grandmother Ratanbai were established actresses, Kajol initially took up films more as a hobby than a career choice. Kajol left her school, St. Joseph’s Convent in Panchgani, and started her acting career at the tender age of seventeen.

Kajol stepped into filmdom with Rahul Rawail’s film Bekhudi (1992); however it was Baazigar (1993) that earned her recognition as an actress. Yeh Dillagi (1994) won her a nomination for the Filmfare Best Actress Award. But it was Dilwale Dulhania Le Jeyenge (1995) that broke box-office records and earned Kajol her first Filmfare Best Actor Award. 

Then, this versatile actor took a bold step by playing an out-an-out negative character in Gupt (1997), which made her the first woman to receive an award for portrayal of negative character at the Filmfare awards. In 1998, Kajol had three successive hits to her credit: Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya and Dushman. She also won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). 

At the peak of her career, in 1999, Kajol tied the knot with actor Ajay Devgan and moved away from the camera for some time. Kajol returned with a bang with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…, an opulent family drama which won her the Filmfare Best Actress Award in 2001.

After a long sabbatical, Kajol made a comeback with Fanaa in 2006 and even won her fourth Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance.

In 2010 Kajol was seen in Karan Johar’s films My Name Is Khan and We Are Family winning her her fifth Filmfare Best Actress Award for the former film.

Spouse 

Ajay Devgn (24 February 1999 - present) (2 children)

Trade Mark 

Her uni-brow

Trivia 

Daughter of Tanuja and Shomu Mukherjee and niece of Nutan.

Kajol is a fourth-generation actress: her mother Tanuja, maternal aunt Nutan, maternal grandmother Shobhna Samarth and maternal great grandmother Rattan Bai were all movie stars in their day.

Cousin of Rani Mukerji, Sharbani Mukherji, Raj Mukherjee and Mohnish Bahl. Niece ofJoy Mukherjee and Deb Mukherjee. Older sister of Tanishaa Mukerji.

Often paired on-screen with actor Shah Rukh Khan. In fact, each of her five movies with him (Baazigar, Karan Arjun, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Kabhi Khushie Kabhi Gham) have all gone on to become super-hits and blockbusters.

In 2001, she retired temporarily from Bollywood to spend more time with her family.

Her wedding to Ajay Devgn was a quiet affair where only a few close friends and relatives were invited. The newly wed couple went on a two month honeymoon traveling the world visiting such places as Sydney & Cairo. She will continue to act in select films, maybe in one or two a year.

Has a daughter with Ajay Devgn, named Nysa.

Listed as number 4 of 'Top Bollywood Actresses' of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25-2006)

Niece of Ram Mukherjee and Krishna Mukherjee.

Gave birth to her second child at age 36, son Yug Devgan on September 13, 2010. Child's father is her husband, Ajay Devgn.

Gave birth to her first child at age 28, daughter Nysa Devgan on April 20, 2003. Child's father is her husband, Ajay Devgn.

Kajol and Ajay had a daughter, Nysa. [April 2003]

Shooting Fannah in the southern mountains of Poland [February 2006]

After turning down several movie roles on account of pregnancy, Kajol suffered a miscarriage.

Niece of actress Manisha ( Sambandh -1969). Deb Mukherjee's wife.

Cousin Toy " Monjoy" Mukherjee was to debut as a lead actor in 2003. Due to his father Joy Mukherjee's health the film was shelved. Joy was to produce the film.

Cousin Toy " Monjoy" Mukherjee released a pop music album in 1999 titled " Yuhin Kabhi".

Cousin Toy " Monjoy" Mukherjee scripted the TV Serial Dil Deke Dekho.

Cousin of Toy " Monjoy" Mukherjee . He is the younger son of Joy Mukherjee .

Original choice for Amisha Patel's role in Gaddar.

Was the original choice for Manisha Koirala role in Dil Se.

Cousin of actor Sujoy Mukherjee.

Starred in the shelved film " Junglee" co starring Govinda , directed by Rahul Rawail.

Cousin of producer Sunita Gowarikar(wife of Ashutosh Gowarikar}. Sunita is the daughter of Kajol's uncle Deb Mukherjee.

Cousin of director Ayaan Mukherjee.

Cousin of actor Samrat Mukherjee (dad's brothers son}and Samrat's sister Sharbani Mukherjee.

Aunt's name is Chatura (Mom's sister). Chatura has a daughter named Shilpa.

Starred in mother Tanuja's home production opposite Ayub Khan. The film was to be directed by Chandra Barot. After Ayub complained for the price he was being paid for the film, Tanuja decided to shelve the film.This was in 1994.

Uncle is Jaideep Samarth. Jaideep has a daughter named Mayuri. Mayuri was going to be launched as a actress by Tanuja in a home production. The film was going to be directed by Chandra Barot. Tanuja decided to shelve the film.