Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Rani Mukerji’s Mother Krishna Mukerji Dies at 75
Krishna Mukerji, the mother of actress Rani Mukerji, has died at age 75.
The family said she passed away on Tuesday afternoon, reportedly September 22.
Yash Raj Films shared the family’s announcement.
The family thanked people for their prayers and support.
They also asked for privacy while they grieve.
One report said her funeral took place in Mumbai that evening.
Other reporting said funeral details were not yet available.
The cause of her death has not been announced.
Several film personalities visited to pay their respects.
Krishna had been a playback singer and was an important source of support for Rani.
Krishna Mukerji, actress Rani Mukerji’s mother, died at age 75 on Tuesday afternoon, reportedly September 22.
Yash Raj Films confirmed her death through a family statement requesting privacy and expressing gratitude for public support.
One report said her funeral was held in Mumbai on Tuesday evening, while another said funeral details were not yet known.
Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Jaideep Ahlawat, Ayan Mukerji and Anil Kapoor were reported to have visited to pay their respects.
Krishna Mukerji was a former playback singer and the wife of late filmmaker Ram Mukerjee; her cause of death remains undisclosed.
- Who
- Krishna Mukerji, the 75-year-old mother of actress Rani Mukerji, died.
- What
- Her death was announced by the family through Yash Raj Films, and film-industry colleagues visited to pay respects.
- When
- She died Tuesday afternoon, reportedly September 22; one report said the funeral was held Tuesday evening.
- Where
- The reported funeral took place in Mumbai.
- Why
- The cause of death has not been disclosed; the family requested privacy while mourning.
- Deceased
- Krishna Mukerji
- Age
- 75
- Relationship
- Mother of actress Rani Mukerji
- Death
- Tuesday afternoon, reportedly September 22
- Funeral
- Reportedly held in Mumbai on Tuesday evening; details differed between reports
- Confirmation
- Family statement issued through Yash Raj Films
- Cause of death
- Not publicly disclosed
- Career
- Former playback singer
Sources
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