Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, passed away at 75 on Tuesday afternoon. Yash Raj Films confirmed the news and requested privacy for the family. Krishna, a playback singer associated with Bengali cinema, shared a close bond with daughter Rani

Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee died at 71 in Mumbai after reportedly battling cancer for nearly a year. Known for films including Safed Jhooth, Dillagi, Marjina Abdulla and Mouchak, she was mourned by actor Prosenjit Chatterjee and the Bengali film fraternity