Krishna Mukerji, the mother of Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji, died on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 75.
Family members, close friends and several Bollywood celebrities attended her funeral to pay their final respects.
Among those who arrived were Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan, Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar and Anil Kapoor.
Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji and producer Apoorva Mehta also attended the funeral.
Bollywood Stars Pay Tribute
Videos from the funeral showed Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan arriving together under heavy security.
Karan Johar, a close friend of Rani Mukerji, also attended the funeral.
Anil Kapoor was among the other prominent Bollywood figures who arrived to support the family.
Meanwhile, Ayan Mukerji attended the last rites as Rani’s cousin.
Alia Bhatt and Apoorva Mehta also arrived to offer their condolences.
Family Requests Privacy
Following Krishna Mukerji’s death, the family released a statement confirming the news.
The family also asked the public and media to respect their privacy during the difficult period.
The statement expressed gratitude for the love, prayers and support received after her death.
The family said it was going through a period of immense grief and requested privacy.
Krishna Mukerji Had a Connection to Music
Krishna Mukerji was known for her work as a playback singer.
She lent her voice to the song Idd Ke Din Gale Mil Le Raja from the 1982 film Teesri Aankh.
Her career in music remained part of her connection to the Hindi film industry.
Krishna Mukerji and Ram Mukerji
Krishna Mukerji was married to filmmaker Ram Mukerji.
Ram Mukerji was among the founders of Filmalaya Studios in Mumbai.
He also worked on films including Hum Hindustani and Leader, which starred Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala.
Krishna Mukerji’s death marks a personal loss for Rani Mukerji and her family.
The gathering of close friends and Bollywood colleagues reflected the strong connections she maintained within the film industry.
