How Did Kajol's Father Shape Her Unwavering Confidence?

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Key Takeaways
- Kajol honors her father's legacy through heartfelt memories.
- Shomu Mukherjee was a pivotal figure in Bollywood cinema.
- The bond between father and daughter shaped Kajol's confidence.
- Celebrating Father's Day and birthdays can be a profound reflection of love.
- Personal experiences play a crucial role in building self-confidence.
Mumbai, June 15 (NationPress) Bollywood star Kajol took to social media to express her deep emotions in remembrance of her father, filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, whose birthday is celebrated this week.
In honor of International Father's Day, the 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' star crafted a heartfelt message. She reminisced about the confidence he fostered in her, describing him as the man who taught her to be bold, proud, and unapologetically herself. Kajol fondly recalled how her late father affectionately referred to her as his “tigress” and inspired her to embrace life without restraints.
Posting a nostalgic photo, she wrote, “Confidence is the one trait people often say I possess abundantly.. here’s to the man who gifted it to me and instilled it in me .. he used to call me his tigress and always encouraged me to be as vibrant and proud as I desired without any filters! This week marks his birthday too, and it feels fitting that Father’s Day coincides so closely with it. #loveyouda #missyoueveryday #happyfathersday.”
The image showcased the loving bond between the father-daughter duo, striking a pose together.
For those unfamiliar, Somdev Mukherjee, known as Shomu, was a director, writer, and producer famous for his impactful work in Hindi cinema during the 1970s and 80s. He sadly passed away on April 10, 2008, at the age of 64 from a severe cardiac arrest.
Shomu contributed to several memorable films such as 'Ek Baar Muskura Do', 'Nanha Shikari', 'Chaila Babu', 'Fifty Fifty', 'Pathar Ke Insaan', and 'Sangdil Sanam'. It was while working on 'Ek Baar Muskura Do' that he met actress Tanuja. Their professional relationship blossomed into love, leading to their marriage in 1973 after a year of dating. They welcomed their first daughter Kajol in 1975, followed by Tanisha.
Shomu shared a unique bond with Kajol and beamed with pride when she made her film debut in 'Bekhudi' in 1992.