Kajol’s Emotional Birthday Tribute to Her ‘Evergreen, Crazy, Beautiful’ Mom, Tanuja on Her 81st Birthday
Bollywood actress and one known for candid expressions and charisma on-screen, shared a heartwarming tribute to her mother, the evergreen actress Tanuja, on her 81st birthday. She shared this image as well, which was not just about her mom’s eternal beauty but also very touching for Tanuja’s strong spirit and life.
A Celebratory Tribute
The post by Kajol stated that “her mom has been an evergreen, crazy, beautiful goddess.” This reflects profound love and respect for each other.
This Instagram post went viral, garnering love and wishes from fans and celebrities alike. Kajol, with more than 17.3 million followers on Instagram, also made the day even more special by sharing some interesting snapshots from the intimate birthday celebration. Let’s go a little more into the heart-warming celebration and the iconic legacy of Tanuja, the beloved actress of Indian cinema.
The Birthday Post
In the post, Kajol shared this cute pic of herself with her younger sister Tanishaa Mukerji and the birthday girl, Tanuja. In the picture, all three are smiling innocently, full of glee. While Kajol and her sister stand to the side, impressing in her pink saree and sleeveless blouse, Tanuja has given herself a comfortable, elegant purple suit to sit in between.
The post also featured a special shot of Tanuja’s birthday cake, which was blessed with a young photograph of the actress. The words “Gorgeous as always” were written across the cake, capturing the eraless charm of Tanuja. The cake, along with the pictures shared, beautifully captures the tight-knit relationship among the members of the family. In the caption, she wrote, “If birthdays were flowers we would have flooded the table.happy happy 81st aka 18 to our evergreen, crazy, beautiful goddess! Love you to the moon and back momma.”
This beautiful caption brings out the playfulness with profundity with which Kajol speaks of her mother, talking of a vibrant spirit in Tanuja which does not wane with age.
A Look Through Tanuja’s Life and Career
Born as Tanuja Samarth Mukherjee but popularly known simply by her first name, Tanuja, this heavenly beauty was born in a family of cinematic legends. She is the daughter of the illustrious filmmaker Kumarsen Samarth and sister of the legendary actress Shobhna Samarth. Tanuja has three other sisters besides Nutan, the legendary actress, and one brother. The roots of Tanuja lie deep down in the Indian film arena and her lineage immensely influences her life and career.
She was first presented as a child artist with her sister Nutan when Tanuja made a screen appearance with Hamari Beti in 1950. She finally made her debut as an adult actress in Chhabili of the year 1960, where her sister Nutan played the lead. The film was directed by Shobhna Samarth, Tanuja’s mother. Tanuja continued her great career by carvings out her niche in the industry with memories of films like Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966), Jewel Thief (1967), and Anubhav (1971). The performances remain so unstitched with wealth, emotional depth and a different style that marks out the actress from all contemporaries.
Another interesting chapter was added to the already illustrious life of Tanuja in 1973 when she married famous filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee. Daughters Kajol, well, one of the most loved actresses of Bollywood and Tanishaa Mukerji, who too has acted in numerous films. Well, despite all these ups and downs in personal life, including the premature demise of her husband in 2008, Tanuja remains a sterling and robust figure off and on the silver screen.
Kajol: shining in her film career: still going strong
The deep affection that Kajol shares with her mother is no secret, and the common love for acting that they both share can be seen through their respective careers. While Kajol herself made a debut in the world of acting in 1992 with Bekhudi, it was through Baazigar (1993), which starred Shah Rukh Khan, when she became one of the biggest stars of her time. Years went by with Kajol becoming part of everyday life with some of the films she did forming some of Bollywood’s greatest hits.
Then comes the series of tremendous films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Karan Arjun, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham that will always remind people of Kajol being one of the greatest actresses of her generation. Their pairing with Shah Rukh Khan remains one of the most beloved in Bollywood history where the perfect chemistry between these two lit up various blockbuster films.
Like her mother, Kajol’s career has been defined by versatility. From romantic thrillers to dramas to comedy, she just donned all of it with such ease. Recent times have seen her in films like Dilwale (2015), Tanhaji (2020), and Tribhanga (2021). She proves to stay relevant as well as adaptable to an ever-changing world of cinema.
She has recently been seen in a romantic comedy titled Dulhe Raja and Lust Stories 2 directed by R. Balki, Konkona Sen Sharma, Amit Ravindernath Sharma, and Sujoy Ghosh. The most recent one was the legal thriller, The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha, under the direction of Suparn Verma.
Conclusion: A Legacy of Strength and Talent
Kajol’s birthday tribute to mother Tanuja doesn’t really have much to do with celebrating age but the abiding memory of the central family bond that has nurtured and molded both the women through the years. At 81, Tanuja is just as radiant as ever with her legacy: an actress, a mother, and an icon, whom her daughter Kajol carries forward with an equally spectacular career.
As the fans and well-wishers of Tanuja poured in their love for this actress, it is evident that the mother-daughter duo has an indelible mark in world’s Indian cinema, with contributions to the film industry spread over generations. Kajol and Tanuja stand as true inspirations for all in cinema on and off the screen courtesy the bond between the two thanks to shared love for art, beauty, and family.
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