Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan arrived at the funeral of veteran actor-filmmaker Deb Mukherjee, walking with the help of elbow crutches. Hrithik, who recently suffered a knee injury, was joined by many Bollywood celebrities who came to pay their last respects. Deb Mukherjee, a veteran actor born in Kanpur and a member of the famous Mukherjee-Samarth family, died at the age of 83 after a long illness.
His last rites were performed at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu, Mumbai. Besides Hrithik, other notable attendees at the funeral included Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Karan Johar, Jaya Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor. Hrithik’s representative confirmed the actor’s injury, saying, “Hrithik has injured his knee.
He wasn’t shooting, but it happened during rehearsals for a song.
Deb Mukherjee’s lasting legacy
The doctor has advised him to rest.”
Deb Mukherjee’s son, Ayan Mukerji, is set to direct Hrithik in the upcoming film War 2.
Ayan Mukerji is also well-known in the film industry, following in his father’s footsteps. Deb Mukherjee was an important figure in the film industry, known for his work in movies like Sambandh, Adhikar, Zindagi Zindagi, Haiwan, Mai Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, Karate, Baaton Baaton Mein, and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. Born into a family with a rich film heritage, his mother, Satidevi, was the sister of famous actors Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar, and Kishore Kumar.
Mukherjee had two marriages; his daughter, Sunita from his first marriage, is married to director Ashutosh Gowariker. His son, Ayan, is from his second marriage. Deb Mukherjee’s contributions to film have left a lasting mark on the industry, and he will be remembered fondly by his family, friends, and fans.
