Rani Mukerji's mother Krishna Mukerji shared a deep connection with film industry, was also a playback singer
Rani Mukerji's Mother Krishna Mukerji passes away: Krishna Mukerji, mother of Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 75.
Krishna Mukerji herself was associated with Bengali cinema and was a playback singer. She shared a deep connection with the film industry; she was known as a background singer. She was associated with the music departments of several films and received credit as a background singer for movies such as Haivan, Teesri Aankh, and Tomar Rakhte Amar Sohag.
Family requests privacy
Rani Mukerji's family has officially confirmed the news. A note shared by the family states: "It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Rani Mukerji's mother, 75-year-old Mrs. Krishna Mukerji, passed away this afternoon. The family is deeply grateful for your love, prayers, and support, and respectfully requests privacy during this time of profound grief."
Krishna was married to Ram Mukerji
Krishna Mukerji was married to film director and producer Ram Mukerji. Both their families have had strong ties to Hindi and Bengali cinema. Their son, Raja Mukerji, is involved in film production and direction, while their daughter, Rani Mukerji, is a renowned Bollywood actress. Rani has a sister Mitta Mukerji.
Family's Pivotal Role in Rani Mukerji's Career
Rani Mukerji entered Bollywood in the 1990s and went on to work in films such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Black, Veer-Zaara, and Mardaani. Rani has portrayed numerous memorable roles over a career spanning more than two decades and also appeared in Mardaani 3 in 2026.
Following the news of Krishna Mukerji's passing, condolences from the film industry and fans are pouring in for Rani Mukerji and her family.
Kajol's Connection to Krishna Mukerji
Kajol, one of Bollywood's celebrated actresses, also shares a special bond with Rani Mukerji; Krishna Mukerji was Kajol's aunt by relation. Rani Mukerji's father, Ram Mukerji, and Kajol's father, Shomu Mukerji, were cousins; this makes Rani and Kajol second cousins.
Following the news of Ram Mukerji's passing, the film industry and fans are expected to extend their condolences to Rani Mukerji and her family. This is a deeply sorrowful time for the family—a moment of immense grief for Rani Mukerji and her brother, Raja.