Rani Mukerji’s mother Krishna passes away at 75
Krishna Mukerji, the mother of Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, has passed away at the age of 75. A former playback singer and wife of filmmaker Ram Mukerji, she was a significant figure within the extended Mukerji-Samarth film family.
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The death marks a significant loss for a prominent family in the Indian film industry, drawing attention from both the Bengali and Hindi cinema communities.
Krishna Mukerji, the mother of actress Rani Mukerji, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, September 22, at the age of 75. The news was confirmed by Yash Raj Films, which issued a statement on behalf of the family. The family has expressed gratitude for the love, prayers and support received and requested privacy as they grieve the loss.Rani Mukerji’s mother Krishna Mukerji dies at 75A source exclusively informed Etimes that Krishna Mukerji passed away due to heart attack.In a statement, Yash Raj Films said, “With heavy hearts, we share that Rani Mukerji's mother Mrs Krishna Mukerji, 75, passed away this afternoon.”The family has requested privacy during this difficult period as they mourn Krishna Mukerji’s death.Krishna was known to have connections with the Bengali and Hindi film industries, having worked as a playback singer during her career.
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