Veteran Bollywood actor and filmmaker Deb Mukherjee died on Friday at the age of 83. Deb Mukherjee, who was suffering from a prolonged illness, breathed his last at his residence in a Mumbai suburb. He was cremated at Pawan Hans crematorium in Juhu, Mumbai. His demise sent shockwaves across the film fraternity, and several celebrities attended his funeral.
Hrithik Roshan arrives at funeral on crutches
Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan, who has been using crutches due to a recent knee injury, arrived to pay tribute at Deb Mukherjee’s funeral. Hrithik, who is currently busy shooting for his upcoming film “War 2”, got injured during the incident. His representative confirmed that the injury was sustained during the rehearsal of a song from the film. Doctors have advised him to rest.
Many Bollywood celebrities paid tribute
Apart from Hrithik Roshan, many Bollywood celebrities also attended Deb Mukherjee’s funeral. These included celebrities like Kajol, Rani Mukherjee, Karan Johar, Jaya Bachchan, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor.
Deb Mukherjee’s film journey
Deb Mukherjee was part of the prestigious Mukherjee-Samartha family of Indian film industry, whose legacy dates back to the 1930s. He was born in Kanpur and was related to famous names of Indian cinema. His mother Satidevi was the only sister of famous actors Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar and Kishore Kumar.
His brother Joy Mukherjee was a successful actor of the 60-70s, while his other brother Shomu Mukherjee, a famous filmmaker, married Bollywood actress Tanuja. Kajol and Rani Mukherjee were his nieces.
Deb Mukherjee had two marriages. His daughter from his first marriage is Sunita, who is the wife of famous director Ashutosh Gowariker. His son from his second marriage is Ayan Mukherjee, who is a famous film director and is currently directing “War 2”.
Deb Mukherjee’s major films
Deb Mukherjee worked in many memorable films in his film career, which prominently includes:
- Sambandh
- Adhikar
- Zindagi Zindagi
- Haiwan
- Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
- Karate
- Baato Baato Mein
- Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
He made significant contributions to the cinema world both as an actor and producer.
Legacy of Mukherjee family in Bollywood
The Mukherjee family is considered one of the most prestigious families of Indian cinema. This family has given many famous actors, directors and filmmakers. The demise of Deb Mukherjee is a great loss not only for his family but for the entire film industry.
Final farewell
After his demise, a wave of mourning swept the film industry. Kajol and Rani Mukerji were seen extremely emotional at the crematorium. Karan Johar, who has been close to the Mukerji family, also offered his condolences.
Several Bollywood celebrities also mourned the demise of Deb Mukherjee on social media. Having collaborated with his son Ayan Mukerji, Hrithik Roshan remarked, “Deb sir was a real movie fan. One will always sense his absence.
In conclusion,
The death of Deb Mukherjee marks an irreparable loss to Indian film. For next generations, his legacy will still inspire them. His efforts will never fade. Our pray is for his soul to rest in peace. source ndtv.com
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