In the midst of the sacred beats of the dhak and the spiritual fervor of Durga Saptami, a poignant silence swept through the historic North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal as the Mukerji family united to pay an emotional tribute to their late matriarch, Krishna Mukerji, who passed away on September 22.
In a deeply moving ceremony that juxtaposed festive devotion with profound grief, a garlanded photograph of the former playback singer was placed prominently among the family ancestors, keeping her vibrant spirit alive at the very festival she cherished most.
The organizers unveiled a heartwarming tribute video capturing decades of happy memories shared by Krishna Mukerji with her daughter Rani Mukerji and the rest of the family, prompting tears and heavy hearts from attendees. Family members gathered to shower flower petals upon her portrait while remembering the woman described as the core pillar, guiding force, and true friend of the family.
While acclaimed actress Rani Mukerji refrained from participating in this year’s public festivities to mourn in private following her mother’s recent demise at the age of 75, her presence was felt through the legacy of love and fierce support her mother leaves behind. The sudden absence of the beloved matriarch, who just weeks prior had been eagerly planning her festive attire and celebrating the idol design, turned the annual gathering into a sanctuary of collective remembrance, underscoring the deep void left in the hearts of the family and the film fraternity alike.
News Edit KV Raman
