Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee, wife stuck in Nepal amid floods; son shares update

Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Pratibha Mukherjee are currently unable to return from Nepal after heavy rains disrupted their shoot and travel plans. Their son, Tamaghna Mukherjee, has now shared a video on Instagram to reassure concerned fans and the media that the couple are safe.In the video, Tamaghna said he had been receiving several calls and messages from well-wishers asking about his parents. He confirmed that he had spoken to them on the morning of August 27 and that both were out of danger.“My father’s name is Kharaj Mukherjee and my mother’s name is Pratibha Mukherjee. Both of them had gone to Nepal for a shoot. I have been receiving a lot of calls from their well-wishers and from the media,” Tamaghna said.He explained that his parents had travelled to Pokhara for the shoot, while the area where the tragedy occurred was some distance away from them. However, heavy rain in Pokhara affected their filming schedule and also disrupted their plans to fly back. Kharaj Mukherjee, wife travelling to GorakhpurAccording to Tamaghna, his parents were originally scheduled to return on August 23 after wrapping up their shoot. However, the disruption caused by the weather meant they could not leave as planned.“They were supposed to return on the 23rd after completing the shoot. But because the shoot was disrupted due to heavy rain, they could not return as planned. Their return has been delayed, but they are completely safe,” he said. Tamaghna added that, as far as he knew, the couple were travelling from Pokhara to Gorakhpur. They are expected to spend a night there before taking a flight to Kolkata.“They are expected to reach Kolkata tomorrow morning, on August 28,” he said.Tamaghna said he decided to record the video after being flooded with calls, texts and social media messages from people worried about his parents.“To be honest, I have been receiving a huge number of messages and texts, so I decided to make this video and inform everyone that there is nothing to worry about,” he said.He also promised to share another update if there was any change in the situation.Kharaj Mukherjee's Nepal tripKharaj Mukherjee and his wife had travelled to Nepal on August 20 as part of a production team for a Bangladeshi film, according to PTI. They were accompanied by family and friends.The veteran Bengali actor is known for his work across Bengali and Hindi cinema. His credits include films such as Kahaani, Special 26, The Namesake, Yuva, Parineeta, Laga Chunari Mein Daag and Lafangey Parindey. He has also appeared in several acclaimed Bengali films, including Accident, Muktodhara and Jaatishwar.Nepal floods disrupt travelThe couple's return has been delayed as Nepal continues to deal with the aftermath of devastating flash floods. The disaster has affected several parts of the country and disrupted travel and communication.The situation has also raised concerns about Indian tourists and visitors in Nepal. According to the background information available, hundreds of people, including Indian tourists, have been reported missing amid the floods.Tamaghna, however, stressed that his parents were not in immediate danger and urged people not to panic.“They are absolutely safe,” he said, reiterating that he had spoken to them that morning.For now, the family is waiting for Kharaj and Pratibha to complete their journey from Pokhara to Gorakhpur and then return to Kolkata.- EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Aug 28, 2026 08:41 IST