Kajol & Rani Mukerji’s Uncle Rono Mukherjee Passes Away
It is with a heavy heart that we bid adieu to a stalwart of the Indian film industry, Rono Mukherjee, the uncle of two of Bollywood’s most iconic actresses, Kajol and Rani Mukerji. Rono passed away on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable films and a family that is still reeling from the shock of his sudden demise.
Rono Mukherjee was a filmmaker in his own right, having directed several movies during his illustrious career. His most notable works include Tu Hi Meri Zindagi (1965) and Haiwan (1977), both of which are still remembered fondly by fans of Indian cinema. His passing away has sent shockwaves through the industry, with many of his colleagues and friends taking to social media to pay their tributes to the late filmmaker.
Rono is survived by his children, actors Sharbani Mukherjee and Samrat Mukherjee, who are both well-established in the industry. His funeral was attended by a host of celebrities, including his niece Tanishaa Mukerji, director Ayan Mukerji, and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, among others.
Tanishaa, Kajol’s younger sister, took to social media to share a heartfelt message in memory of her uncle. “Rest in peace, Uncle Rono Mukherjee. Your love, guidance, and encouragement meant the world to me. I will cherish the memories we made together. My heart goes out to my aunt, Sharbani, and Samrat. May you find strength in this difficult time,” she wrote.
Ayan Mukerji, who is also Kajol’s nephew, shared a similar sentiment. “Rest in peace, Uncle Rono Mukherjee. Your legacy will live on through your films and the countless memories you made for us. My heart goes out to my aunt, Sharbani, and Samrat. May you find solace in the love and support of your family and friends,” he wrote.
Ashutosh Gowariker, who has directed several critically acclaimed films, including Lagaan and Swades, shared a poignant message in memory of Rono. “Rono Mukherjee: a filmmaker, a mentor, and a friend. His passing away is a loss for the entire film industry. My heart goes out to his family, particularly his children, Sharbani and Samrat. May they find the strength to cope with this loss,” he wrote.
Rono’s passing away is a significant loss for the Indian film industry, which has lost a talented and dedicated filmmaker. His legacy will live on through his films, and the countless memories he made for his family and friends. As we bid farewell to this stalwart of the industry, we can only hope that his family finds the strength to cope with this loss and continues to make him proud through their own work.
In the words of Rono’s niece, Kajol, “Uncle Rono was a man of great talent, great passion, and great heart. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him, and his legacy will continue to inspire us all.”
As we pay our respects to Rono Mukherjee, we can only hope that his family finds the strength to cope with this loss and continues to make him proud through their own work.
