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Priyanka Chopra, who is currently in Mumbai, made time to visit a Durga Puja pandal organised by Rani Mukerji and Kajol’s families. Dressed in a bright blue suit, the actress looked radiant as she posed next to Goddess Durga’s idol. She was also seen with Kajol’s sister Tanishaa Mukerji and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji.

Alia Bhatt, acclaimed for her role in Gangubai Kathiawadi, was not Sanjay Leela Bhansali's initial choice. Aditya Narayan, who assisted Bhansali, revealed that Rani Mukerji was considered for the lead role. Priyanka Chopra was also reportedly in contention for the matriarch's part before Alia ultimately took on the acclaimed character.

Shah Rukh Khan secured his first National Award for Best Actor for Jawan at the 71st National Awards. A heartwarming video of SRK interacting with Best Child Artist Treesha Thosar has gone viral, captivating fans. Rani Mukerji also won Best Actress, while 12th Fail claimed Best Feature Film, highlighting a star-studded ceremony.

Kajol, who is often seen celebrating Durga Puja with her family, confessed that this year’s visit to the pandal was especially difficult following the losses her family has endured. The actor took to her official Instagram handle to share a string of photographs from the festivities, where she was seen posing with her sister Tanishaa Mukerji and cousins Rani and Ayan Mukerji.

Actresses and cousins Kajol and Rani Mukerji reunited on Saturday to participate in their family’s annual Durga Puja tradition, marking the beginning of the festive celebrations. Alongside sister Tanishaa Mukerji, the trio appeared joyful as the North Bombay Durga Puja pandal unveiled the first look of its Goddess Durga idol.