Ayan Mukerji's father, veteran actor Deb Mukherjee dies at 83
What's the story
Bollywood is mourning the death of veteran actor Deb Mukherjee, who passed away on Friday at 83. He was the father of popular director Ayan Mukerji and had been admitted to a hospital due to age-related ailments. Mukherjee is known for his roles in movies like Abhinetri, Kaminey, etc. His last rites will be performed on Friday at 4:00pm at Pawan Hans, Mumbai. May he rest in peace.
Legacy
Mukherjee's legacy in Indian cinema and family ties
Mukherjee's filmography boasts titles like Ek Baar Muskurado, Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool, King Uncle, and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan ki. On the personal front, Mukherjee was married twice. His daughter from his first marriage, Sunita, is married to director Ashutosh Gowariker, while Ayan is his son from his second marriage. Actors Kajol and Rani Mukerji are his nieces.
Heritage
Mukherjee's connection to Bollywood's Mukherjee-Samarth family
Born on November 22, 1941, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Mukherjee belonged to the illustrious Mukherjee-Samarth clan, which has been instrumental to Bollywood since the 1930s. His father, Sashadhar Mukherjee, owned Filmalaya Studios and produced memorable films such as Love in Simla (1960). His mother, Satidevi Mukherjee, was the sister of legendary actors Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar, and Kishore Kumar, adding to their cinematic lineage.