Krishna Mukerji Dies: Kajol Mourns the Demise of Rani Mukerji’s Mother and Her Aunt
Veteran playback singer Krishna Mukerji, mother of Rani Mukerji and aunt to Kajol, passed away at the age of 75 on September 22, with her last rites held at Mumbai's Pawan Hans Crematorium. Following the family's announcement, Kajol paid an emotional social media tribute to her late aunt.
Actress Kajol mourned the demise of her aunt and Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, with an emotional social media post. She took to her social media account and shared a picture of Krishna Mukerji from the Durga Puja celebration, and wrote, “One more star gone to make a more beautiful sky..” Krishna Mukerji Dies at 75: Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt and Bollywood Fraternity Pay Last Respects to Rani Mukerji’s Mother.
For the uninitiated, Krishna Mukerji, a former playback singer and the wife of late filmmaker Ram Mukerji, passed away on September 22 at the age of 75. The family confirmed her death in a statement and requested privacy during the period of grief. Krishna Mukerji's last rites were held at Mumbai's Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu on Tuesday. Rani Mukerji was present for the final rites, along with family members and friends. Rani, who has maintained a close bond with her mother over the years, has frequently spoken about Krishna's influence on her life and career.
Kajol Remembers Her Late Aunt Krishna Mukerji With Heartfelt Tribute
She had earlier mentioned how her mother was her biggest critic and would give stern feedback on her work. Kajol herself had earlier shared a lighter anecdote involving Krishna Mukerji on Koffee With Karan. During an older episode, when Karan Johar asked whom she would give a book titled How to Lose Weight in 30 Days, Kajol jokingly suggested there were people who needed it, while Rani quipped that she would give the book to her mother, with Kajol saying ‘she needs it’. Aamir Khan and His Wife Gauri Spratt Visit Rani Mukerji’s Residence To Offer Condolences After Krishna Mukerji’s Demise.
Talking about Kajol and Rani, the two actresses are cousins, with Rani's father, filmmaker Ram Mukerji, being a first cousin of Kajol's father, filmmaker Shomu Mukerji.
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