Rono Mukherjee, Kajol And Rani Mukerji's Uncle, Passes Away
Rono Mukherjee, uncle to Kajol and Rani Mukerji, has passed away. Ayan Mukerji and others visited his family to pay respects. He was father to actress Sharbani Mukherjee
Sad news has emerged from the Mukherjee family as Rono Mukherjee, uncle to actresses Kajol and Rani Mukerji, passed away on May 28. Rono Mukherjee was a film director primarily known for two films: Tu Hi Meri Zindagi (1965) and Haiwan (1977). His daughter, Sharbani Mukherjee, has appeared in several films, including Pyaar Hai (2003), God Only Knows! (2004), Mohandas (2009), 332 Mumbai to India (2010), and Border (1997).
Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji and actress Tanishaa Mukherjee, Kajol's younger sister, visited the family residence to pay their respects. Kajol, who shares a close bond with Sharbani Mukherjee, was notably absent, reportedly due to promotional activities for her upcoming film Maa. Kajol has often been seen participating in family celebrations such as the Mukherjees' Durga Puja.
Director Ashutosh Gowariker also paid a visit to express his condolences. He shares family ties with the Mukherjees, being married to Sunita Mukherjee, daughter of veteran actor Deb Mukherjee, Ayan Mukerji's father, who passed away in March at the age of 83. Deb Mukherjee had a distinguished career in Hindi cinema, appearing in films such as Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool (1969), Abhinetri (1970), Do Aankhen (1974), Baaton Baaton Mein (1979), and Kaminey (2009).
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May 30, 2025, 08:45 IST
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