MUMBAI: Krishna Mukerji, mother of Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji, passed away at the age of 75 on Tuesday afternoon. The family has not disclosed the cause of her death.
A statement shared by the family said, “With heavy hearts, we share that Rani Mukerji’s mother, Mrs Krishna Mukerji, 75, passed away this afternoon. The family is deeply grateful for your love, prayers, and support, and respectfully requests privacy during this time of immense grief”.
Krishna Mukerji was married to filmmaker Ram Mukerjee, co-founder of Filmalaya Studios, who died in 2017. The couple had two children, Rani Mukerji and film producer Raja Mukerji.
Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, passes away at 75💔
The actress is mourning the heartbreaking loss of her beloved mother.
The family has requested privacy during this difficult time. 🕊️#RaniMukerji #KrishnaMukerji #Bollywood pic.twitter.com/t8za0KNFyo
— MissMalini (@MissMalini) September 22, 2026
Krishna Mukerji had been associated with the Bengali film industry as a playback singer. Her credited work includes the song ‘Idd Ke Din Gale Mil Le Raja’ in Teesri Aankh, which was released in 1982. (ANI)
