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Last Updated: March 18, 2025, 21:34 IST
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt Return to Mumbai Following the Passing of Deb Mukherjee
Ayan Mukerji shares a close relationship with both Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
Ranbir Kapoor was seen attending a prayer meeting for Ayan Mukerji’s father, Deb Mukherjee, on March 18. Footage circulating on social media showed Kapoor arriving at Ayan’s residence in Mumbai, dressed in an all-white ensemble. However, when he noticed the waiting photographers, he quickly closed his car window.
Ranbir made the trip back to Mumbai with his wife, actress Alia Bhatt, after learning about Deb Mukherjee’s passing the previous week. He and Ayan Mukerji share a long-standing friendship, having collaborated on multiple projects, including Wake Up Sid, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and the recent film Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva.
During a recent media event celebrating Alia’s birthday, Ranbir provided an update on the development of Brahmastra: Part Two, confirming that Ayan is currently focused on War 2 before transitioning to work on the sequel to Brahmastra.
“Brahmastra 2 is a project that Ayan has envisioned for quite some time. He is busy with War 2 at the moment. After its release, he will initiate pre-production for Brahmastra 2. It is definitely on the horizon, and while we have not released many details yet, expect some exciting announcements soon regarding the film,” Ranbir stated.
Deb Mukherjee, the esteemed veteran actor, passed away on March 14. His spokesperson confirmed the news, noting that he had been dealing with various health issues related to his age in the months leading up to his death. Deb Mukherjee was 83 years old and had an extensive career in Bollywood, appearing in notable films such as Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool, Abhinetri, Do Aankhen, Baaton Baaton Mein, Kaminey, and Gudgudee, among others.
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