Rani Mukerji's father, filmmaker Ram Mukerji, passed away this morning. He was 84.
He was not keeping well for a long time.
According to the official statement released by Yash Raj Films, headed by Rani's husband Aditya Chopra, the director's funeral was attended by family and close friends.
'Ram Mukerji, respected filmmaker, beloved father and husband, is no more.
'He passed away on October 22 at 6 am due to natural causes.
'Close friends and family attended his quiet funeral at 2 pm this afternoon.
'He will be sorely missed by his wife Krishna Mukerji, daughter Rani Mukerji, son Raja Mukerji and the rest of the family,' the statement read.
Mukerji, a key associates of S Mukerji, was one of the founder members of Filmalaya studios.
He had directed films like Hum Hindustani and Leader, starring Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala.
Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar
