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Rani Mukerji's Mother Krishna Mukerji Dies at 75

40 sourcesUpdated 22 Sept 2026, 9:10 am Coverage regionsGlobal
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Krishna Mukerji, mother of actor Rani Mukerji, died at 75 on Tuesday afternoon in Mumbai.

A family statement confirmed the death and requested privacy.

The cause of death has not been disclosed.

Reports say she was a playback singer linked to the Bengali film industry.

Why it mattersA prominent actor’s family loss drew public attention to privacy during mourning.
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Her credited work included a song from the 1982 film Teesri Aankh.

One report also notes that Rani Mukerji had said her mother initially discouraged her acting debut.

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All available reports agree that Krishna Mukerji died at 75, that the family confirmed the death, and that privacy was requested. They also align on her identification as Rani Mukerji’s mother and as a playback singer.

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Further details may still emerge, including the cause of death and other information the family has not shared. One report also references past comments about Rani Mukerji’s early acting plans, but that is secondary to the confirmed death notice.

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The centered coverage says Krishna Mukerji died at 75 on Tuesday afternoon in Mumbai. It reports that the family confirmed the death and asked for privacy. The cause of death is not disclosed, and one report adds that she was a playback singer with a credit from Teesri Aankh.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: ANI News, Hindustan Times
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ANI News Centre source Reported

Rani Mukerji’s mother Krishna Mukerji dies at 75

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ANI News reports that Krishna Mukerji, mother of Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji, died at the age of 75 on Tuesday afternoon in Mumbai. A statement released by the family confirmed her passing and requested privacy, though the cause of death has not been disclosed. The report also mentions her marriage to late filmmaker Ram Mukerjee and her background as a playback singer associated with the Bengali film industry and the 1982 film Teesri Aankh.

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Rani Mukerji's mother, playback singer Krishna Mukerji dies at 75

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Hindustan Times reports that Krishna Mukerji, the mother of actor Rani Mukerji and a former playback singer, passed away at the age of 75 on Tuesday afternoon. A family statement confirmed the death while requesting privacy, and noted that further details are awaited. The report also highlights her past work, including a song from the 1982 film Teesri Aankh, and recounts Rani Mukerji's past interview remarks about her mother initially discouraging her acting debut.