Mumbai, March 14 -- As Ayan Mukerji's father, veteran actor Deb Mukherjee, passed away on Friday, several Bollywood celebrities reached the filmmaker's residence to pay their last respects to the departed soul.

Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan was among the first to arrive. The 'Sholay' actress was seen hugging and consoling Kajol, who had lost her uncle.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, who share a very close bond with Ayan, were also spotted arriving at his residence.

Several celebrities, including Karan Johar, Ashutosh Gowariker, Lalit Pandit, and Kiran Rao, were also present to pay their respects.

Born in Kanpur, Deb Mukherjee was part of the famous Mukherjee-Samarth family, whose involvement with the film industry spans four generation...