Synopsis
Kajol shares her heartfelt feelings about the loss of her uncle Deb Mukherjee, expressing how she is adjusting to life without him. She reminisces about their Durga Puja traditions and honors his memory as a remarkable person.Key Takeaways
- Kajol is mourning her uncle Deb Mukherjee's passing.
- She shared a touching tribute on social media.
- Deb Mukherjee was a respected figure in the film industry.
- His funeral saw many celebrities paying their respects.
- He had a significant impact on his family and peers.
Mumbai, March 15 (NationPress) Kajol expressed that she is still coming to terms with a world without her uncle Deb Mukherjee.
Sharing a nostalgic image with her uncle on social media, Kajol wrote a touching tribute for the late veteran actor. She stated, "Tradition dictated that we would take pictures together every Durga Puja. Dressed beautifully, we would capture those moments. I’m still grappling with the reality of a world without him. To one of the greatest men I’ve ever known, rest in peace. You will always be loved, remembered, and missed every single day of my life."
The photo posted by Kajol on her Instagram appears to be from one of the Durga Puja celebrations.
Deb Mukherjee, father of director Ayan Mukerji, passed away on March 14, at the age of 83.
His funeral was held at the Pawan Hans Crematorium located in the Juhu area of Mumbai. Many from the film industry came to offer their last tributes to the esteemed actor.
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who shares a close bond with Ayan, even helped carry the bier during the final ceremonies.
Ranbir and his wife Alia Bhatt altered their Alibaug getaway to support Ayan during these challenging times.
Director Karan Johar, actor Hrithik Roshan, and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan were also in attendance, among others.
For those unfamiliar, Deb Mukherjee hailed from a cinematic lineage. His mother, Satidevi, was the sole sister of Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar, and Kishore Kumar. Actor Joy Mukherjee and filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee were his brothers.
He had two marriages. The veteran actor had a daughter, Sunita, from his first marriage, who is wed to director Ashutosh Gowariker. Ayan is his son from his second marriage.
Deb Mukherjee started his journey with minor roles in the 1960s, eventually becoming a supporting actor in films like "Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander" and "King Uncle".
His final appearance on screen was a cameo in Vishal Bhardwaj's 2009 drama "Kaminey".
