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Tanishaa Mukherjee is celebrating Durga Puja with deep emotional significance this year. She feels the presence of her late father and uncle Debu Kaka during the festivities. The actress is wearing a traditional white Bengali saree with her grandmother's heirloom garland in her hair. She reflects on how her grandmother started this family tradition that has now grown into a major community event.

Key Points: Tanishaa Mukherjee Honors Late Father Debu Kaka at Durga Puja

  • Tanishaa wears traditional white Bengali saree with grandmother's garland in hair
  • She feels presence of late father and uncle Debu Kaka at pandal
  • Her grandmother started the family Durga Puja tradition decades ago
  • The actress considers film industry visitors as extended family members
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Tanishaa Mukherjee dedicates Durga Puja 2025 to her late father and Debu Kaka 

Tanishaa Mukherjee shares emotional Durga Puja tribute to late father and uncle Debu Kaka, wearing traditional Bengali saree and grandmother's heirloom.

"It feels like my father has come to the puja. He loved the Durga Puja, and I feel very happy. - Tanishaa Mukherjee"

Mumbai Sep 30

Actress Tanishaa Mukerji, who has been an active participant in the Durga Puja festival every year, is currently busy as a bee with the ongoing festivities.

The actress opened up to IANS about the emotional significance of this year's celebration. Tanishaa, dressed in a traditional white Bengali saree, said the occasion felt deeply personal as it brought back memories of her late father and her uncle Debu Kaka, who passed away a few months ago. "Today is a very special day for me," she said.

"It feels like my father has come to the puja. He loved the Durga Puja, and I feel very happy. It feels as if I am standing with my father today and reliving all those good memories," she said, with her voice reflecting her emotions. She also remembered her Debu Kaka, her uncle, saying, 'Today I feel like I am with my Debu Kaka, who passed away a few months ago. I feel he is here with me today at this very pandal. It's very emotional." The actress further elaborated on the ensemble that she was donning.

Dressed in a traditional white Bengali saree, Tanishaa elaborated on the significance of it. She said, 'Today, on Ashtami, I am wearing a typical Bengali saree. I wear a lot of sarees, and every year my mom buys sarees for me. This time I am wearing a very traditional Bengali attire. I have also worn my grandmother's garland in my hairdo to keep her close to me."

Reflecting on her family's long-standing involvement in Durga Puja, she said, 'My grandmother started the puja, and today, just look at it; it is so big." She added, "Our family has been doing this for many years, and look how big it has become. Today, on the occasion of Ashtami, a lot of people have come to seek blessings and also for the Ashtami bhog.” She further added that the entire film industry that attends the Durga Puja is also an extended version of her family. “The entire film industry is also a part of the Durga Puja – celebrities, stars, and everybody who visits the Durga Puja. It is one big family occasion.”

For the uninitiated, Debu Kaka, aka Deb Mukherjee, was a renowned filmmaker and also the brother of Kajol and Rani Mukerji's father. He was the father of director Aryan Mukherjee. Deb Mukherjee passed away on March 14 at the age of 83.

–IANS

- IANS

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Rohit P
Durga Puja is such an emotional time for Bengalis. Tanishaa's words really resonate - we all feel our departed loved ones' presence during festivals. Shubho Ashtami to everyone celebrating! ❤️
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the emotional connection, I wish more celebrities would talk about the actual religious significance of Durga Puja rather than just the family and fashion aspects. The spiritual meaning sometimes gets lost.
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Sarah B
As someone married into a Bengali family, I love seeing how Bollywood embraces Durga Puja traditions. The white saree she described sounds absolutely elegant! Festivals truly keep our loved ones close.
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Vikram M
The Mukherjee family's Durga Puja has become such an institution in Mumbai! It's wonderful how they've maintained this tradition for generations. The Ashtami bhog must be amazing! 🍛
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Kavya N
Wearing her grandmother's garland in her hair - such a touching detail! This is what Indian festivals are all about: connecting generations and keeping memories alive. Beautiful sentiment!

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