Krishna Mukerji, mother of actor Rani Mukerji, passes away at 75

Krishna Mukerji, the mother of actor Rani Mukerji, passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 75. The family released a statement to share the news and asked for privacy while they deal with their grief. They also expressed their thanks for the prayers, love, and support coming from well-wishers during this tough time. Krishna Mukerji played a major role in her daughter's life and career, often standing by her side through the years. Rani Mukerji previously shared that her mother was the one who chose her career path. In an interview with SCREEN, Rani explained that she became an actor by default because she was an obedient child who simply followed her mother's advice. She credited her mother with noticing her acting talent before she recognized it herself.