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Kajol and Ayan Mukerji returned to the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai for Ashtami celebrations. The Mukerji family offered prayers
to Maa Durga. The pandal welcomed devotees from different corners of the city, including Alia Bhatt and Orhan Awatramani a.k.a Orry. Alia and Ayan share a great bond. He directed her and Ranbir Kapoor in Brahmastra. Orry is Kajol's daughter, Nysa Devgan's best friend. They posed for the cameras at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal.
Alia Bhatt at Mukerji family's Durga Puja pandal
Alia looked stunning in a pink saree. She paired it with a blue blouse. The actress adorned her hair with delicate accessories that matched the Durga Puja festivities. Her blouse had an interesting detail.
For Ashtami celebrations, Kajol looked elegant in a yellow saree paired with a blue blouse, while Tanishaa opted for a red saree. Nysa looked beautiful in a yellow suit, adding to the festive spirit of the occasion.
Ranbir Kapoor at Durga Puja celebrations
A few days ago, actor Ranbir Kapoor visited the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. Dressed in a red-and-gold kurta paired with white pyjamas, the actor sought the blessings of Goddess Durga before greeting the paparazzi and posing for pictures. He posed for pictures with Ayan, who directed Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Brahmastra. Later, the actor was seen singing his song, Kabira.
Mukerji family's Durga Puja celebrations
The Mukerji family reunites annually to celebrate Durga Puja in Mumbai. North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, at SNDT Ground in Juhu, was organised by Ayan Mukerji’s father, Deb Mukerji, before his demise in 2025. The next generation has taken over.
According to reports, Rani Mukerji will not be participating in Durga Puja festivities this year. She lost her mother, Krishna Mukerji, at the age of 75 on September 22. The Mukerji family organises Durga Puja celebrations at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal. Their ancestors are honoured annually as the family pays tribute by installing their photo frames with garlands across the pandal. Krishna Mukerji's photo kept her memories alive in the hearts of the family.
Alia Bhatt's upcoming films
Workwise, Alia will be seen with Ranbir and Vicky Kaushal in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love And War. The period drama releases in theatres in January 2027. Later next year, she enters the Tumbbad universe with its sequel. Her role in the Sohum Shah film has not been disclosed. Tumbbad 2 releases in theatres in December 2027.
