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Krishna Mukerji, mother of actress Rani Mukerji, dies at 75
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Core Event: Death of Krishna Mukerji
On September 22, 2026, Krishna Mukerji, the mother of Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, passed away in the afternoon at the age of 75. The news was confirmed by Yash Raj Films, the production house that issued a statement on behalf of the family.
Background & Context
Krishna Mukerji built a modest career as a playback singer in both Bengali and Hindi cinema. She was married to filmmaker Ram Mukerji, a co-founder of Filmalaya Studios; the couple’s two children are actress Rani Mukerji and filmmaker-producer Raja Mukerji.
Krishna hailed from a family with deep ties to Bengali cinema. She was the sister of National-Award-winning actress Debashree Roy. Through marriage, she was also linked to the broader Mukerji-Samarth film dynasty that includes actress Kajol and director Ayan Mukerji.
Key Figures & Groups
- Krishna Mukerji — playback singer, mother of Rani Mukerji.
- Rani Mukerji — award-winning Hindi-film actress, daughter.
- Ram Mukerji — filmmaker, co-founder of Filmalaya Studios, husband (deceased 2017).
- Debashree Roy — veteran Bengali actress, sister.
- Yash Raj Films — production house that released the family statement.
Data & Statistics
- Age at death: 75.
- Date of death: September 22, 2026 (afternoon).
- Notable playback credits: *Momer Alo*, *Haiwan* (1977), *Teesri Aankh* (1982), *Tomar Rakte Amar Sohag*.
- Marriage year to Ram Mukerji: 1972 (per multiple sources).
Official Statements & Responses
The statement also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and reiterated the family’s request for privacy while mourning.
On-the-Ground Reports
Family members and members of the film fraternity gathered at Mumbai’s Pawan Hans Crematorium to pay their respects. Reported attendees included actors Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar, Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor, Apoorva Mehta, and director Ayan Mukerji.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The cause of Krishna Mukerji’s death has not been disclosed in the official statement. One outlet cited an exclusive source claiming a heart attack, but no other source confirmed this detail. Consequently, the exact medical cause remains unverified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “With heavy hearts, we share that Rani Mukerji's mother Mrs Krishna Mukerji, 75, passed away this afternoon.” — Yash Raj Films
- “It never came in the way of my mother's happiness. Mom had a bright smile through it all. That's something I have imbibed from her, that whatever the situation, smile through it all and go forward.” — Ayan Mukerji. Rani, veteran
- “Ashima had many tapes recorded of Sagarika, and I saw those for some references, but the rest of the character is actually based on my mum. She's the most Bengali person I know... Be it feeding us with her hands, putting a tikka on us... I drew strength and inspiration from my mother,” — Ayan Mukerji. Rani, veteran
- “I am happy that she got a National Award. But (she got it) very late. She should (have gotten the award) for the film Black, I think so. But today, I am very proud of her.” — Instant Bollywood
These quotations capture the family’s public announcement and reflections from close relatives on Krishna Mukerji’s influence and legacy.