***Rattanbai Shilotri***
Real Name - Ratanbai Bhatt
Born - 15 July 1890
Died - 1 January 1986
Husband - P.S. Shilotri
Children - Saroj (Shobhana Samarth)
***Shobhana Samarth***
Real Name - Saroj
Born - 17 November 1916
Died - 9 February 2000
Husband - Kumarsen Samarth
Partner - Motilal
Children - Tanuja, Nutan, Chatura & Jaideep
***Kumarsen Samarth***
Real Name - Ratanbai Bhatt
Born - Unknown
Died - 15 February 1970
Wife - Shobhana Samarth
Children - Tanuja, Nutan, Chatura & Jaideep
***Nutan Bahl***
Born - 4 June 1936
Died - 21 February 1991
Husband - Rajnish Bahl (m. 1959–1991)
Children - Mohnish Bahl
***Tanuja***
Born - 23 September 1943
Husband - Shomu Mukherjee (m. 1973–2008)
Children - Kajol, Tanishaa Mukerji
***Chatura***
Born - 10 September 1945
Husband - Babla Mukerji
Children - Shilpa Mukerji (photographer), Reshma Chattaram Chamberlin (entrepreneur), Simonthini Mukerji
***Jaideep Samarth***
Born - 18 August 1948
Wife - Shaila Samarth
Children - Madhura Samarth Nathwani, Mayuri Samarth
In the realm of Bollywood, many families have produced legendary actors, but amidst their glamor, we often overlook the families where superstar actresses were born across generations. This video dives deep into one such family, painted with both beautiful colors and dark blemishes.
The world of Bollywood is filled with illustrious families that have given us some of the finest actors. However, while we often remember the male stars, we tend to forget about the families that have produced iconic actresses in every era. This video focuses on such a family, whose history is as colorful as it is blemished.
Shobhana Samarth's Roots:
Shobhana Samarth’s mother, Ratanbai Shilotri, born in 1890, was a renowned actress. Despite the Shilotri family’s wealth, they faced severe financial setbacks when Ratanbai's husband, Prabhakar Shilotri, was imprisoned for slapping a British collector. Ratanbai, who had a background in music, turned to writing bhajans and singing at religious events to support her family. Her daughter, Saroj, initially pursued modeling but faced resistance from her uncle, Dadasaheb Jaywant, who believed no one would marry her if she entered films. Ironically, his own daughter, Nalini Jaywant, became a beautiful actress in Indian cinema.
Influence of Industry Pioneers:
Saroj, inspired by legends like Master Vinayak and Bhalji Pendharkar, married Kumarsen Samarth and transformed into Shobhana Samarth, marking her film debut with "Nigahein Nafrat" in 1935. Ratanbai and Shobhana’s journeys influenced future generations, making Kajol the only actress whose great-grandmother acted in films. Shobhana’s children, especially her daughters Nutan and Tanuja, continued the family legacy.
The Samarth Family Legacy:
Shobhana Samarth and Kumarsen Samarth had four children:
Nutan: Born on June 4, 1936, Nutan became one of the most respected actresses in Indian cinema. Her career spanned several decades, and she delivered numerous critically acclaimed performances.
Tanuja: Born on September 23, 1943, Tanuja also made a significant mark in the film industry. She married filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee and had two daughters, Kajol and Tanishaa, who continued the family tradition in films.
Chatura: Born on September 10, 1945, Chatura chose a different path and excelled in handicrafts. She married Babla Mukherjee and had three daughters, Shilpa, Reshma, and Simonthini.
Jaideep: Born on August 18, 1948, Jaideep pursued photography and became a successful photographer. He is less known in the public eye but has made significant contributions to his field.
Family Conflicts and Dark Secrets:
Despite their on-screen grace, the Samarth family had complex personal lives filled with conflicts and controversies. Nutan, after her marriage to Navy Commander Rajnish Bahl, distanced herself from her family. This estrangement extended to her son, Mohnish Bahl, who struggled to establish himself in the industry despite his talent. Nutan's animosity towards her family was so intense that she once changed her flight to avoid traveling with her sister, Tanuja.
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