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Krishna Mukerji’s death confirmed as “King” promotion looms

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC · How we work

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Krishna Mukerji Dies

Rani Mukerji’s mother Krishna Mukerji died at age 75 on September 22, 2026.
Yash Raj Films confirmed the death and requested privacy for the family.
Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar, Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor and Ayan Mukerji attended the cremation in Mumbai.
Krishna Mukerji was a playback singer on films such as Momer Alo, Haiwan, Teesri Aankh and Tomar Rakte Amar Sohag.

Summary

Rani Mukerji's King

Rani Mukerji’s film “Mardaani 3” posted strong box-office numbers earlier this year.
She will star in “King” with Shah Rukh Khan, scheduled for release on December 24 2026.
Industry insiders say the loss could hinder “King” promotion, but the studio will proceed.

History

Historical Context

Sridevi, hailed as Indian cinema’s first female superstar, died on 24 February 2018 in Dubai; her funeral drew over 7,000 mourners and received state honours from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind. Her sudden loss halted promotions for pending films, echoing Bollywood’s long-standing reliance on star-driven marketing and prompting studios to postpone releases.

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Krishna Mukerji Dies

Rani Mukerji’s mother Krishna Mukerji died at age 75 on September 22, 2026.
Yash Raj Films confirmed the death and requested privacy for the family.
Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar, Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor and Ayan Mukerji attended the cremation in Mumbai.
Krishna Mukerji was a playback singer on films such as Momer Alo, Haiwan, Teesri Aankh and Tomar Rakte Amar Sohag.

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