The Mukerji family’s annual Durga puja pandal in Mumbai is known for celebs visiting the pandal and this year is no different. During the sindoor khela ritual on Saturday, Sherlyn Chopra tried to touch Rani Mukerji's feet before applying sindoor to her, and Rani was taken by surprise.
Sherlyn Chopra tries to touch Rani Mukerji's feet
In a video doing the rounds on the internet, Sherlyn, wearing a bright smile, is seen approaching Rani at the pandal. As she moves to touch Rani's feet, Rani quickly steps back, signaling Sherlyn not to do so. Despite the brief surprise, the two then applied sindoor to each other, following the traditional practice. After the exchange, Sherlyn went on her way. Sherlyn was dressed in a stunning red and gold silk saree, her hair adorned with fresh flowers, while Rani looked elegant in a cream and gold saree paired with a red blouse.
Rani and Kajol's Durga Puja
For those unfamiliar, cousins Rani and Kajol are the hosts of the Mukerji family’s famous Durga puja pandal near SNDT Women’s University in Juhu. The pandal sees a steady flow of celebrity guests every year, with this year being no exception. Stars like Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Jaya Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover, and Tanishaa were among those who attended the celebrations during Navratri. The Mukerji family, including filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, regularly comes together for the occasion, and both Rani and Kajol were spotted posing for photos with the celebs including Alia, Ranbir, Jaya Bachchan, and others at the pandal.
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On the work front, Rani Mukerji was last seen in 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway' (2023). Fans can look forward to her return as the fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the third installment of 'Mardaani'. There’s also buzz about her starring in a family drama directed by Shonali Bose, best known for 'The Sky Is Pink'. However, an official confirmation regarding the project is still awaited.