Deb Mukerji was a veteran actor and had good ties with several people in the industry

Confirming the news, his spokesperson revealed that he died in the morning due to age-related health issues. A prominent member of the renowned Samarth-Mukherjee family, Deb was the father of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji and the father-in-law of director Ashutosh Gowariker.

Actress Rupali Ganguly also arrived to pay last respects to Deb Mukerji

Ranbir Kapoor stands by his friend Ayan as he deals through a tough phase

Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji at his father`s funeral

Alia Bhatt`s sister Shaheen Bhatt was also spotted at the funeral

Actor Ranbir Kapoor arrived on Friday morning from Alibaug to be with his best friend

Actress Alia Bhatt who is a close friend of Ayan Mukerji also arrived to pay her last respects

Actress Tanuja was spotted at the Mukerji residence

Singer Shaan was seen at the Mukerji residence with his wife

Actor Jibraan Khan who assisted Ayan in Brahmastra also attended the funeral

Actress Kajol who is Deb Mukerji`s niece was among the first to reach at the family`s residence

Writer Salim Khan arrived to pay his last respects

Ashutosh Gowariker arrived at Ayan`s residence 

Filmmaker Karan Johar was seen arriving solo for Deb Mukerji`s final rites

Filmmaker Kiran Rao also arrived to pay her last respects

Music composer Pritam who has been a frequent collaborator of Ayan Mukerji also attended the funeral