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

Reported by Rohit Yadav (Staff Writer) · Bollywood Hungama ·

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Confirmed by a second source: Indian Express - Entertainment

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Krishna Mukerji, the mother of Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, passed away at the age of 75. The Mukerji family confirmed her death in an official statement, stating that she passed away on the afternoon of her demise. The family has not disclosed the cause of death and has respectfully asked for time and privacy to grieve their loss. Krishna Mukerji was a former playback singer. She was married to the late veteran filmmaker Ram Mukerji, who co-founded Filmalaya Studios, a prominent production house in Hindi cinema. The couple shares two children, actress Rani Mukerji and film producer Raja Mukerji. The family has a deep-rooted legacy in the film industry spanning multiple generations through work in direction, production, and acting. Rani Mukerji is married to filmmaker and producer Aditya Chopra, and the couple has a daughter named Adira. The family has not released any further details regarding last rites or public tributes, keeping with their request for privacy.

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