Rani Mukerji is an Indian actress. Known as the Khandala Girl, she is one of the most successful Bollywood actresses. Let’s delve into Rani Mukerji’s personal and professional life.
Biography/Wiki
Rani Mukerji was born on 21 March 1978 (age 45 years; in 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He did his schooling from Maneckjee Cooper High School, Juhu, Mumbai and enrolled in Mithibai College, Mumbai for further studies. Despite being from a family active in Bollywood, Rani was never interested in pursuing acting as her career. Rani is a trained Odissi dancer; she started taking dance lessons when she was in grade 10. At the age of 16, she was approached by Salim Khan, a family friend, to play the lead role in his film, “Aa Gale Lag Jaa.” He turned down the offer because his father did not want him to join the film industry at such a young age. He did a cameo at the age of 18 in his father’s Bengali film “Biyer Phool” (1996).
Rani Mukerji in her childhood
He received training from the Roshan Taneja acting institute before making his debut in Bollywood.
Physical appearance
Height: 5′ 3″
Weight: 58 Kg
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Figure Measurements: 34-30-34
Rani Mukerji’s workout
Family & Husband
Rani belongs to the Hindu Mukherjee-Samarth Family. His father, Late Ram Mukherjee, was a film director. His mother, Krishna Mukherjee, is a playback singer. He has an older brother, Raja Mukherjee, who is a producer and director.
Rani Mukerji with her father, Ram Mukherjee
Rani Mukerji with her mother, Krishna Mukherjee
Rani Mukherji with her brother, Raja Mukherjee
Rani Mukerji with her family
Her maternal aunt, Debashree Mukerji, is a national award-winning actress. Rani’s cousins are Kajol, Tanisha Mukherjee, and Mohnish Behl.
Rani Mukerji with Kajol
Rani met Govinda on the sets of Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000), and according to sources, they started dating each other. According to rumours, the actor spent a lot of money gifting Rani with diamonds, luxury cars and luxury flats.
Rani Mukerji with Govinda
Rani Mukerji became close to Abhishek Bachchan while shooting for Yuva and Bunty Aur Babli together. Their rumored romance ended when Abhishek went ahead and married Aishwarya Rai.
Rani Mukerji with Abhishek Bachchan
On 21 April 2014, Rani tied the knot with Aditya Chopra in a secret ceremony in Italy. The couple has a daughter, Adira, who was born on December 9, 2015.
Rani Mukerji with her husband, Aditya Chopra
Rani Mukerji with her daughter, Adira
Career
Rani made her Bollywood debut with “Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat” (1997). In 1998, she starred in Vikram Bhatt’s “Ghulam” opposite Aamir Khan. She gained huge popularity with her song “Aati Kya Khandala.” In the same year, he appeared in a supporting role in “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.” Next, she appeared in “Saathiya,” which proved to be a turning point in her career.
After that, he appeared in “Hum Tum,” “Yuva,” and “Veer-Zaara.” Further, she portrayed the role of a deaf and blind woman in “Black” (2005), a fraud in “Bunty Aur Babli” (2005), and an unhappily married woman in “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006).
Rani Mukerji with Amitabh Bachchan in the film, Black
Rani also has to her credit successful films like “Talaash: The Answer Lies Within” (2012), “Mardaani” (2014), and “Hichki” (2018).
Apart from acting, Rani is quite active in humanitarian efforts. She has participated in several concerts and stage shows and has also voiced her opinion on issues faced by women and children. He has also appeared as a judge on the reality show, “Dance Premier League” (2009).
Controversy
- Even after being asked constantly about her relationship with Aditya Chopra, Rani kept it a secret for years. Again when he was asked about the same, he lost his temper and shouted at Simi Garewal. He said, “There’s a lot I know about you too, which of course you don’t want me to bring up.” Later, he also asked the production team to delete that part of the interview.
- Rani’s brother, Raja Mukherji, was accused of molesting a female director by tricking her and promising her an introduction to Rani Mukerji. Although Rani was not a part of it, her name was dragged into the matter.
Car Collection
Rani’s car collection includes an Audi A8 W12 and a Mercedes Benz E-class.
Net Worth/Salary
Rani gets a salary ₹ 2-3 crores per film. His net worth is estimated at $25 million.
Favorite Things
- Cast: Sridevi, Sharmila Tagore
Rani Mukerji with Sridevi
- Food: Fish prepared by his mother
- Accessories: A diamond ring given to her by her father
Facts
- Rani Mukherji often smokes and consumes alcohol.
- She is popular among her fans as Khandala Girl.
- His family likes to call him Baby.
- Likes: Playing with his niece whom he affectionately calls “Mishti.”
- Dislikes: When people make fun of him saying he only gets films under the Yash Raj Banner.
- His fan mail address is 405, Shanti Building, B Wide 4th Floor. Kalyan Complex, Versova, Mumbai 400 061, India.
- His father is the co-founder of Filmalaya Studios.
- Rani is the first actress in Bollywood to win “Best Actress Award” and “Best Supporting Actress Award” in one year (2005) at the Filmfare Awards.
- He is an introvert and unlike other celebrities, rarely interacts with the media.
- Rani kept trying various roles because she didn’t want to be typecast.
- Mukerji has been called one of Bollywood’s most successful actors by critics.
- In 2006, Rani was offered the lead role in the Hollywood film “The Namesake.” However, she declined the offer due to her busy schedule and date clash with Bollywood film “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.”
- Rani changed the spelling of her surname from “Mukherjee” to “Mukerji” in her passport and later decided not to change it.
- While speaking at the Melbourne Indian Film Festival 2023, she revealed that she lost her second baby five months into her pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic; she got pregnant at the end of 2020. Rani added that after 10 days, director Nikkhil Advani approached her with the film ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.’ Rani immediately accepted the offer as she could feel related to the story of the film due to her personal grief.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
