Kajol Recalls Parents' Tanuja And Shomu Mukherjee's Divorce: 'I Questioned It...'
Kajol opens up about her parents' separation, praising Tanuja and Shomu Mukherjee's maturity and shared parenting despite their split.
Kajol has always been known for her candour and grounded perspective, and in a recent conversation, she offered a rare glimpse into her childhood and the emotional maturity with which her parents—veteran actor Tanuja and filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee—navigated their separation.
Speaking to Nayandeep Rakshit in a heartfelt interview, Kajol reflected on how her parents' unwavering focus on her and her sister Tanisha's well-being shaped their sense of security and stability, even in the face of personal upheaval.
'I have to give kudos to them," Kajol said, remembering how her parents maintained a united front in parenting, despite parting ways as a couple. '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 take for you will always be made together. We could not play them against one another. They were adults who behaved like mature people who would do the right things for their children."
When asked if she understood what was happening at the time, Kajol responded with remarkable self-awareness. '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," she said.
This glimpse into Kajol's personal life adds yet another layer of depth to the actress, who has often spoken about family being her anchor. Currently, she's promoting Maa, a mythological horror film directed by Vishal Furia, set to release in theatres on June 27.
Her professional slate is packed with powerful projects. Kajol will soon be seen in Maharagni—Queen of Queens, an action-thriller helmed by Charan Tej Uppalapati, alongside a stellar cast featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Prabhu Deva, Jisshu Sengupta, Aditya Seal, and Pramod Pathak. She also stars in Sarzameen, Karan Johar's upcoming production featuring Ibrahim Ali Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and will return to the courtroom in the second season of her acclaimed legal drama The Trial.
Whether navigating emotional truths off-screen or diving into layered roles on-screen, Kajol continues to be a force defined by courage, vulnerability, and grace.
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