Overview

• They unveiled the Maa Durga idol at the North Bombay Sarbojanin pandal in Mumbai, opening this year’s festivities running roughly September 28 to October 2.
• Ayan Mukerji joined the family for his first Durga Puja since his father Deb Mukherjee’s death in March 2025, with cousins sharing tearful hugs during the ceremony.
• Videos and photos from the pandal circulated widely on social media, drawing significant public attention to the inauguration.
• Rani Mukerji’s appearance came shortly after she won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.
• Tanishaa Mukerji said the family intends to honor Deb Mukherjee’s wishes by making the puja grander this year, including feeding more people and increasing online outreach.