Somdev Mukherjee, father of Bollywood actress Kajol and Tanisha and the former husband of yesteryear actress Tanuja passed away in Mumbai today. He was 65.

Somdev Mukherjee, popularly known as Shomu Mukherjee in the film circles, had been aliling for sometime in the recent past. But he seemed to have fully got back to good health and his death in the wee hours of this morning has sent shock waves through his family members. The death occured due to a cardiac arrest.

Somdev Mukherjee is the founder of Filmalaya Studios and the youngest of three siblings. His brothers Deb and Joy were actors.

Tomorrow, April 11 is a very important day in the life of Shomu ji's son-in-law Ajay Devgan because his debut directorial venture 'U, Me Aur Hum' is releasing all over tomorrow, starring Ajay and Kajol in the lead roles.

On this sad occasion IndiaGlitz expresses its deepest condolences to the bereaved family.