Nepal floods: Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee stranded, Manasi Parekh recounts 'absolutely horrifying' ordeal
As Nepal's flash flood death toll climbs past 359, with nearly 1,500 people still missing, two Indian entertainment figures were caught near the affected areas this week, one near Pokhara, the other across the border in China. Family members and the actors themselves have since confirmed they are safe. The Mukherjees' delayed return Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Protiva were in…
Nepal's flash floods have claimed over 359 lives, with nearly 1,500 people still reported missing. Indian actors Kharaj Mukherjee and Manasi Parekh were among those stranded near the affected regions. Mukherjee and his wife were in Nepal for a Bangladeshi film shoot when the disaster struck, delaying their return. Mukherjee's son confirmed their safety, sharing that they were in Pokhara at the time and would be flying back to Kolkata the following day.
Meanwhile, Parekh was part of a group on a pilgrimage led by Sadhguru, aiming to reach Gyirong Port on August 27. She shared footage of the devastation, expressing deep concern for those affected. Parekh and her group are currently safe in China, awaiting evacuation. The floods have caused significant damage to roads, homes, and infrastructure, stranding approximately 200 Indians from the Mansarovar Yatra on the Chinese side of the border.
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