Srijit Mukherjee, in 2019, was subjected to multiple death threats for his movie Gumnaami, and now, the director’s death rumors are circulating all over the internet. So, let us find out whether it is true or false.
Srijit Mukherjee is a well-acclaimed Inidna director and screenwriter from India, mainly centered around Bengali movies.
Currently, Srijit is trending over the internet, as the rumors of his death are making rounds on the internet, especially on Twitter. Before fact-checking the claim, first, let’s learn about the man himself.
The 44-year-old director first came to prominence because of his regular collaboration with Bengalis superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, and with whom he made his first feature film, Autograph.
And, in a little bit over than decade time, Mukherjee established himself as one of the sterling directors and screenwriters of his generation, winning multiple National Film Awards for movies Jaatishwar, Chotushkone, Rajkahini, Ek Je Chhilo Raja, and Gumnaami.
Srijit Mukherjee Death Cause: What Exactly Happened?
There is no death cause as Srijit Mukherjee is not dead. The Bengali director, previously, in 2019, was subjected to many threats against him for his movie Gumnaami.
The 2019 well-acclaimed movie story was surrounding the mysterious death of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
And, currently, a mysterious post on Twitter, claiming his death is trending. Rumors of such sort, especially of someone’s death, should be taken with a pinch of salt before sharing.
??? https://t.co/YSIsSVuOVj
— Srijit Mukherji (@srijitspeaketh) January 2, 2022
However, the 44-year-old took the rumors lightly and was humorous about his death rumors, even posting the post on his Twitter handle. Yesterday only, the 44-year-old, via his social media announced, he has contracted COVID-19.
Srijit Mukherjee Is Married To Wife Bangladeshi Actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila
The 44-year-old Srijit Mukherjee is married to his wife, Rafiath Rashid Mithila. The couple tied the knot back in 2019.
Rafiath, in her own regards, is a successful Bangladeshi actress, singer, model, and development worker. As of now, Mithila head’s the Early Childhood Development program in BRAC, according to her Wikipedia.
Previously, she was married to Bagladhesi musician and actor, Tahsan Rahman Khan, with whom she was in a marital relationship from 2006 -2017. In addition, the actress has a daughter, Ayra Tehreem Khan, with Tahsan.
We can find her on an Instagram account under the name @rafiath_rashid_mithila.
Srijit Mukherjee Comes From A Bengali Family
Srijit Mukherjee was born on September 23, 1977, to Bengalis parents, Samaresh Mukherjee and Sumita Mukherjee.
Unfortunately, not much information on Srijit’s father and mother is available on the internet. Similarly, we are unable to acquire any information on his siblings, if he has any.
According to Wikipedia, his aunt is a legendary playback singer, Aarti Mukherjee. Currently, the 44-year-old Bengali filmmaker is married to Rafiath Rashid Mithila and has a step-daughter named Ayra Tehreem Khan.