Krishna Mukherjee, veteran singer and mother of actor Rani Mukherjee, passes away at 75

Krishna Mukherjee, a well-known playback singer in Bengali cinema and the mother of Bollywood actor Rani Mukherjee, passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 75. Yash-Raj Films confirmed the news through an official statement, requesting privacy for the family during this difficult time. Krishna Mukherjee had a deep connection with the film industry, starting her playback singing career in the 1980s. Her most famous song was 'Eid Ke Din Gale Mil Le Raja' from the 1982 film 'Teesri Aankh', composed by the music director duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Along with films, she remained active in the music world through Bengali albums and stage shows. She was closely involved in guiding her daughter's career and was often seen accompanying Rani to public events, award functions, and film screenings. Yash-Raj Films noted that the family is deeply grateful for everyone's love and prayers.