Filmmaker Ram Mukerjee, father of actor Rani Mukerjee, died early this morning in Mumbai. He was 84.
The filmmaker had been ill for a long time.
According to sources close to the family, his blood pressure decreased drastically following which he was taken to a hospital. He was pronounced dead at around 5 am.
Ram had directed films like, "Hum Hindustani" and "Leader", starring Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala.
He had also directed and produced Rani's debut film, "Biyer Phool" in 1996.
The filmmaker will be cremated today.
Rani Mukherjee's father dies in Mumbai
Rani Mukherjee reaching the cremation grounds
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