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Shannoo Sharma Remembers Rani Mukerji's Mother Krishna Mukerji: 'God Speed Krishna Aunty'
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Moneycontrol•24-09-2026, 10:12
Shannoo Sharma Remembers Rani Mukerji's Mother Krishna Mukerji: 'God Speed Krishna Aunty'
- •YRF casting director Shannoo Sharma paid an emotional tribute to Rani Mukerji's mother, Krishna Mukerji, who passed away at 75.
- •Krishna Mukerji, a former playback singer, died on September 22, 2026; her family requested privacy through Yash Raj Films.
- •Bollywood celebrities, including Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Karan Johar, visited Rani Mukerji and attended the last rites.
- •Krishna Mukerji played a crucial role in Rani's career, initially expressing doubts about her acting but later witnessing her success.
- •Rani Mukerji recalled her mother's honest criticism, even warning a producer against casting her for Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat.
Key Questions Answered
Krishna Mukerji passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 75.
She was a former playback singer who lent her voice to songs like 'Id Ke Din Gale Mil Le Raja' from the 1982 film Teesri Aankh.
After watching Rani's screen test for Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Krishna was unconvinced by her performance and even warned the producer that casting her would cause losses.
