Kajol celebrated the beginning of Durga Puja with her family in Mumbai on October 15. The actress shared photographs and a video from the festivities on Instagram. The gathering included her mother, Tanuja, sister Tanishaa Mukerji, cousin Ayan Mukerji and other relatives. The family unveiled a grand idol of Goddess Durga and participated in the celebrations.
Kajol shares pictures with family
Kajol offered a glimpse into the family gathering through a series of photographs on Instagram. Alongside the pictures, she reflected on the significance of the occasion in her caption. The actress wrote, “Today was all about #Maa in all her forms .. as a mother, as a daughter, as a protector and as a Goddess! #jaimaadurga and the madness begins.” (sic)One of the photographs shows Kajol giving her mother, Tanuja, a kiss on the head while posing with her and Tanishaa Mukerji. Kajol wore a gold dual-tone fusion saree paired with a red blouse. She kept her hair open and opted for minimal makeup. Tanishaa appeared in a blue printed saree. Other photographs featured the sisters posing with Ayan Mukerji, Sharbani Mukerji and other members of the family.
Family unveils Goddess Durga idol
The actress also posted a video capturing the unveiling of the Goddess Durga idol. The family gathered for the ceremony as the idol was revealed to those present. Kajol appeared visibly excited, dancing and showering flowers during the occasion.The Durga Puja celebrations have been closely associated with the Mukerji family for many years. However, the family has also experienced personal losses. Deb Mukherjee died in March 2025, while Krishna Mukerji passed away in September 2026. Both had been closely associated with the family’s Durga Puja festivities.Kajol, Ayan Mukerji and other family members are continuing the tradition, keeping their longstanding connection with the celebrations alive.
Kajol’s upcoming film
On the professional front, Kajol will next appear in ‘Maharagni: Queen Of Queens’. The film is directed by Charan Tej Uppalapati and also features Prabhu Deva, Naseeruddin Shah and Jisshu Sengupta. Further details about the film’s release and promotional activities are awaited.