Overview

• On Panchami, cousins Rani Mukerji and Kajol led the inauguration by unveiling the Durga idol at the North Bombay Sarbojanin pandal.
• Rani’s appearance was her first in public since winning the National Film Award for Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway.
• Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji joined the ceremony alongside Tanishaa, Sharbani and Samrat Mukherji, underscoring the family-led tradition.
• The gathering turned emotional as relatives remembered Deb Mukherjee, who long organised the puja before his death in March 2025.
• Tanishaa Mukerji said the family will honor Deb’s wishes this year by making the celebrations grander and feeding more people.