THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Renowned music teacher, playback singer, and music director Dr Rekha Rani passed away on Sunday. She was 52. Rekha Rani was a native of Thiruvananthapuram Choozhampala. She is the sister of actor, singer and director Rajeev Rangan.

Rekha Rani leaves behind her husband, Prasad Kumar, and daughter, Parvathy Rekha Prasad. Father: Late S. Rangan (Khadi Board), Mother: Late L. Ambika (Music Teacher). Other siblings: Rathi Rani A, (BSNL), Ambili S. Rengan (Director).

Rekha Rani is the founder of Ragaganga Sangeetha Academy and Omkaram Tathtwamasi Sangeetharchana music troupe.