Trigger warning: This article contains mention of death.
About two months following Ayan Mukerji‘s father Deb Mukherjee’s passing, his uncle Rono Mukherjee sadly passed away in Mumbai today, on May 28th, 2025. The cause of his death has yet to be disclosed, but the tragic event has left the entire Mukherjee family reeling. In quick succession, relatives from the Mukerjee family, including film director Ashutosh Gowariker and others, came to express their condolences at this sorrowful time.
Who was Rono Mukherjee?
Rono Mukherjee is known to be the father of actress Sharbani Mukherji, famous for her roles in films such as Mohandas, Border, God Only Knows!, among others. Beyond his role as a parent, he was an accomplished filmmaker with a career spanning over four decades. Two of his films, Tu Hi Meri Zindagi and Haiwan, were released in 1965 and 1977 respectively.
About Rono Mukherjee’s directorial ventures
In 1965, the movie “Tu Hi Meri Zindagi,” directed by Rono Mukherjee, starred his brother Deb Mukherjee, Nivedita, Libi Rana, Salome Roy Kapur, M.B. Shetty, Gajanan Jagirdar, and others in prominent roles. This dramatic film has a rating of 6.0/10 on IMDb.
1977 saw the release of his second directorial venture, titled Haiwan. This musical thriller prominently featured his siblings Laxmi Chhaya and Joy Mukherjee, along with Manik Dutt, Padma Khanna, Deb Mukherjee, Prema Narayan, and Nazneen in the lead roles. Furthermore, his brother Joy Mukherjee made a special appearance in the film as well.
About Rono Mukherjee’s family legacy
Despite Rono Mukherjee lived a quiet life away from the spotlight, his family’s significant impact on Indian cinema remains undeniable. As part of the esteemed Mukherjee-Samarth clan, he was related to Ram Mukherjee (Rani Mukerji’s father), Shyam Mukherjee, Gitanjali Mukherjee, Subhash Mukherjee, and Sanjoy Mukherjee – all of whom have made notable contributions to the industry.
He was the brother of Shomu Mukherjee (father of Kajol), Subbir Mukherjee, Joy Mukherjee, and Deb Mukherjee (father of Ayan Mukherjee). This connection places him as an uncle to several well-known figures in Bollywood such as Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Tanishaa Mukerji, and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji.
For those not familiar, Rono’s father, Sashadhar Mukherjee, was a trailblazing figure in the Indian film industry. His cinematic lineage extends across various roles such as acting, directing, and producing.
Rono Mukherjee’s family members arrive for his last rites
In the midst of heavy, continuous rainfall in Mumbai, Ayan Mukerji, Tanishaa Mukerji, and Sharbani Mukherji’s cousin quickly traveled to be with Sharbani after the passing of their relative, Rono Mukherjee.
In a video posted by the paparazzi, the director of War 2 stepped out of his vehicle, carrying an umbrella. Following him was Tanishaa, who was also spotted entering the cremation ground. Both individuals were dressed in white clothing; Ayan chose a white kurta pajama, while Tanishaa donned a traditional suit.
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Significantly absent from the last rites was Kajol, a close friend of Sharbani Mukherjee. It appears that her previous obligations prevented her from attending. Yet, every year during the Durga Puja, their bond was evident to all.
Besides this, Ashutosh Gowariker, along with his wife Sunita Gowariker (who happens to be Ayan Mukherjee’s sister), came to offer their condolences for Rono Mukherjee.
Sunita was spotted wearing a matching white ensemble, while the Lagaan director donned a blue shirt and jeans.
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Noteworthy to mention is that the Mukherjee family has recently experienced a second heartbreaking event, following Deb Mukherjee’s passing earlier this year on March 14, 2025, at the age of 83 after a long struggle with age-related health issues. Rono Mukherjee’s demise now adds to their sorrow.
He most recently appeared in the 2009 film Kaminey, starring Shahid Kapoor, which was helmed by director Vishal Bhardwaj.
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2025-05-28 18:37