# Rani Mukerji's mother Krishna Mukerji dies at 75, family asks for privacy

Published 2026-09-23T20:13:36Z

> Krishna Mukerji, the mother of actress Rani Mukerji, died on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 75, and the family has confirmed the news in a statement while requesting privacy.

Krishna Mukerji, the mother of actress Rani Mukerji, has died at the age of 75. The family confirmed that she passed away on Tuesday afternoon, September 22, in an official statement released the same day.

The statement said the family was sharing the news with heavy hearts, thanked everyone for their love, prayers and support, and asked for privacy during a period of deep grief. The cause of her death has not been made public.

Krishna Mukerji was reportedly a former playback singer. She was married to filmmaker Ram Mukerji, who reports say co-founded Filmalaya Studios, one of the better known production houses linked with Hindi cinema. Besides Rani, the couple's son Raja Mukerji works as a film producer.

According to reports, she was also the maternal aunt of actress Kajol. Rani and Kajol, who shared the screen in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, are second cousins away from the camera, since Rani's father Ram Mukerji was the first cousin of Kajol's father, filmmaker Shomu Mukerji.

The Mukerji family has been part of Hindi cinema across generations, with members working in direction, production and performance. Rani is among the most celebrated actresses of her generation, with a career of close to three decades and a long run of well remembered performances across genres. She is married to filmmaker and producer Aditya Chopra, and the couple has a daughter, Adira.

Details about the last rites or any public tribute have not been shared so far, and it is not clear whether the family will say anything further. Reports say colleagues and well wishers from the film industry are expected to reach out privately, keeping in mind the family's clear request for space at this time.

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