Rani Mukerji’s late mother, Krishna Mukerji, was remembered at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, where the family’s ancestors are honoured with framed photographs. Rani, who lost her mother on September 22 at the age of 75, was reportedly absent from the Sashti and Saptami celebrations this year. A garlanded photograph of Krishna was placed prominently at the venue, keeping her memory alive during the family’s annual festivities.
Krishna Mukerji’s photograph placed among family ancestors at Durga Puja pandal
The Mukerji family traditionally hosts Durga Puja celebrations at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, where framed photographs of their ancestors are displayed as part of the annual observance. This year, Krishna Mukerji, Rani’s mother, was remembered among the family members honoured at the venue. Videos from the pandal show Krishna’s photograph, draped in a garland, placed prominently where visitors could see it as they entered. Her presence at the celebrations had been a familiar part of the family’s Durga Puja tradition.Rani, however, was reportedly absent from the festivities on both Sashti and Saptami following her mother’s death. Earlier this month, the actress visited Badrinath Dham and the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand to seek blessings. Reports said she kept the visit low-key, with security accompanying her as she offered prayers and interacted with local residents.
Mukerji family releases statement after Krishna Mukerji’s death
Krishna Mukerji passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 75. The family confirmed her death through an official statement and requested privacy as they grieved.The statement read, “With heavy hearts, we share that Rani Mukerji’s mother, Mrs Krishna Mukerji, 75, passed away this afternoon. The family is deeply grateful for your love, prayers, and support, and respectfully requests privacy during this time of immense grief.”The news was reported by Hindustan Times on September 22, 2026. Krishna was known for her work as a playback singer, while she was also a familiar presence at the family’s Durga Puja celebrations.
Krishna Mukerji’s singing career and her last public appearance
Krishna Mukerji was associated with the Bengali film industry and also worked as a playback singer. One of her credited songs was “Idd Ke Din Gale Mil Le Raja” from the 1982 Hindi film ‘Teesri Aankh’. Her last public appearance, according to the supplied source copy, was at a Durga Puja pandal in 2025, where she spoke to the media about Rani’s National Award win. Krishna expressed pride in her daughter’s achievement while also saying she felt the recognition had come later than it should have.“I am happy that she got a National Award. But (she got it) very late. She should (have gotten the award) for the film Black, I think so. But today, I am very proud of her,” she said.She added, “30 years of her career, and she got it now. But I am happy.”Rani won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Krishna’s comments reflected her pride in her daughter’s career and her belief that the recognition was long overdue.
Celebrities attend Krishna Mukerji’s funeral
Several members of the film industry attended Krishna Mukerji’s funeral to pay their last respects. Rani’s close friend Shah Rukh Khan, filmmaker Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and her cousin Ayan Mukerji were among those reported to have attended.