Veteran Actor Deb Mukherjee Passes Away at 83

Bollywood mourns the loss of the celebrated actor and patriarch of the Mukherjee-Samarth family, with his funeral held in Mumbai on Friday.

Deb Mukherjee, a prominent figure in Indian cinema and member of the illustrious Mukherjee-Samarth family, died on Friday at the age of 83 due to age-related health complications.
The actor's funeral took place at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai, attended by numerous Bollywood celebrities, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kajol, Jaya Bachchan, and Karan Johar.
Ranbir Kapoor, a close friend of Mukherjee's son Ayan, served as a pallbearer at the funeral, returning to Mumbai from Alibaug with his wife Alia Bhatt to offer support.
Deb Mukherjee's career spanned decades, featuring roles in films like 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander,' 'Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki,' and 'Kaminey,' with his last screen appearance in 2009.
He was part of a celebrated film dynasty, including ties to Kishore Kumar, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and Ashutosh Gowariker, and his contributions to Indian cinema are remembered fondly.