Krishna Mukerji, the mother of Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji, has died at the age of 75. The family confirmed her death in a statement on Tuesday afternoon and requested privacy as they mourn their loss.
Rani Mukerji is mourning the death of her mother, Krishna Mukerji, who passed away at the age of 75 on Tuesday afternoon.
The family confirmed the news through a statement, expressing gratitude for the support and prayers extended to them while requesting privacy during the difficult period.
“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.”
The family has not disclosed the cause of Krishna Mukerji’s death.
Who Was Krishna Mukerji?
Krishna Mukerji was known to the public primarily as Rani Mukerji’s mother, but she also had a connection to the Bengali film industry.
She was associated with the industry as a playback singer, with credited work dating back several decades.
Her professional association with cinema also reflected the family’s longstanding connection with the Indian film industry.
Krishna Mukerji Was Married to Filmmaker Ram Mukerjee
Krishna Mukerji was married to filmmaker Ram Mukerjee, who was associated with the Hindi film industry and was a co-founder of Filmalaya Studios.
Ram Mukerjee died in 2017.
The couple had two children: Rani Mukerji, one of Hindi cinema’s leading actors, and Raja Mukerji, a film producer.
The Mukerjee family has maintained a longstanding association with the film industry across generations.
Krishna Mukerji’s Playback Singing Career
Before becoming widely known as Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji had her own association with music and cinema.
She worked as a playback singer in the Bengali film industry and also received a credit for the song “Idd Ke Din Gale Mil Le Raja” from the 1982 film Teesri Aankh.
Her work as a singer forms another part of the family’s connection with Indian cinema.
Rani Mukerji’s Family Has Asked for Privacy
Krishna Mukerji’s death marks another difficult loss for the Mukerjee family following the death of her husband, Ram Mukerjee, in 2017.
In announcing Krishna’s passing, the family specifically expressed gratitude for the public’s affection and support while asking people to respect their privacy.
Rani Mukerji has generally kept her personal and family life away from excessive public attention despite her long career in Bollywood.
At this time of grief, the family’s statement remains focused on remembering Krishna Mukerji and allowing her loved ones space to mourn.
This article is based on the family’s statement and the biographical information provided in the supplied material. The cause of death has not been disclosed by the family.
