For Rani Mukerji, Durga Puja has always been more than just a festival—it’s a celebration of faith, tradition, warmth, and togetherness. Every year, she celebrates with great enthusiasm, but this time the actress admits there’s a tinge of melancholy. In a recent interview, she revealed that the absence of a beloved family member has deeply affected her during this year’s Puja.
Rani's emotional connection to Durga Puja
As she talked about Durga Puja, Rani talked about her early years, when the celebration represented tradition, cosiness, and the happiness of community. She revealed that she wants Adira, her daughter, to have strong cultural ties as well. As she grew up, Rani hopes Adira will uphold the festival's core values of devotion, unity, and cultural beauty.
In an interview with ETimes, Rani Mukerji described Durga Puja as a “cultural and emotional celebration” that holds a special place in her life. Recalling her childhood memories, she said, “As a child, this was the time I waited for all year—the scent of new clothes, the thrill of celebrations. Even now, I hold on to those traditions. Buying saris and jewelry for the Puja isn’t just a ritual—it’s an emotion. Serving bhog to family and guests and celebrating each moment with full heart is something I still cherish deeply.”
Rani on the morals she wants Adira to learn
Rani responded, "I want Adira to embrace the true essence of Durga Puja," when asked what she wanted her daughter to learn from the celebration. It's about harmony, joy, and the sense of community that we frequently overlook in our hectic lives—it's not just about customs or rituals.
Like in past years, Rani Mukerji and her family members Kajol, Tanishaa Mukerji, and others are celebrating Durga Puja at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Puja. The family is remembering actor Deb Mukherjee, who passed away earlier, so this year's celebration has a bittersweet undertone. Everyone has been affected by his absence, including Rani, who couldn't contain her tears as she thought about him.
