Some glimpses from the Mukerji family’s pandal.

The festive spirit of Durga Puja this year was tinged with emotion for the Mukerji family. Bollywood actresses Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and Tanishaa Mukerji were seen attending their Puja pandal on Saturday, celebrating the occasion while also remembering their late uncle, Deb Mukherjee. Known for organising grand Durga Puja celebrations each year, Deb Mukherjee passed away in March 2025. This year’s festivities thus carried a mix of joy, nostalgia, and sentiment for the family.

Kajol appeared in a cream silk saree paired with a red blouse, while Rani Mukerji chose a white saree with a floral border, presenting a graceful appearance. Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji joined the sisters, donning a white kurta pajama for the occasion. Tanishaa Mukerji, Kajol’s actress sister, wore a lemon saree as she joined the celebrations.

In a video going viral, they are seen hugging each other with tears in their eyes.

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Tanishaa spoke to IANS about the emotional significance of this year’s Durga Puja. Deb Mukherjee, who passed away in March 2025, had been the family member responsible for organising the Puja pandal annually.

She said, “It is a time of little sadness for our family, along with a little excitement because this year there have been three deaths in our family. Our Debu Kaka (Deb Mukherjee), who used to organise Durga Puja every year, is no more, and for us it would be a little difficult to attend the puja this time. However, there is a lot of excitement as well because we are taking his dream forward.”

Tanishaa added that Deb Mukherjee had always hoped the festivities would grow grander each year, and the family intends to honour his vision, including special plans on social media.

The actress further shared, “Deb Mukherjee wanted more people to be given food on Durga Puja, so this year, we aim to feed a large number of people during the festivities.”

Deb Mukherjee passed away on March 14 at the age of 83.