Veteran actor Deb Mukherjee, father of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, passed away at the age of 83 due to health complications. Bollywood celebrities gathered to pay their final respects.
Ranbir Kapoor Stands by Ayan Mukerji at the Funeral
Upon hearing the news of Deb Mukherjee’s passing, actor Ranbir Kapoor returned from his Alibaug vacation to be by his close friend Ayan’s side. He also stepped forward as a pallbearer, carrying Deb Mukherjee’s body on his shoulders.
A picture shared by a paparazzi account on Instagram captured Ranbir in a solemn moment, dressed in a white shirt and blue jeans, carrying the bier along with family members.
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Celebrities Pay Their Tributes
Several Bollywood stars arrived at Ayan Mukerji’s residence to offer their condolences, including Anil Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol, and Jaya Bachchan.
Deb Mukherjee, a respected figure in the Samarth-Mukherjee family, was not only the father of Ayan Mukerji but also the father-in-law of filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Upcoming Projects
Ranbir Kapoor was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal and is currently working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War. He also has Animal Park and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana in the pipeline.
Ayan Mukerji, on the other hand, is occupied with War 2 while also preparing for Brahmāstra: Part Two.