Rani Mukerji turns 45 today. Rani Mukerji is one of the most popular Bollywood actresses. She is known for delivering powerful and strong performances in her films. She was one of the highest paid actresses in the 2000s. She married the famous film producer Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj Films) in 2014.
Rani Mukerji made her Bollywood Debut with the film Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat in 1996. Her 2nd film Ghulam (1998) opposite Aamir Khan was successful at the Box Office. Aati Kya Khandala song from Ghulam made her popular. In the same year Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was released and it boosted her popularity. Her character of Tina in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was well received and won her a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 1999, she starred alongside Salman Khan for the 1st time in Hello Brother.
In 2000, she was seen alongside Bobby Deol in 2 films. Both the films, Badal and Bicchoo, proved to be successful at the Box Office. In the same year she was also seen in Tamil-Hindi bilingual film Hey Ram directed by Kamal Haasan. Hey Ram was a critically acclaimed film but failed at the box office due to its controversial subject.
She appeared in 3 back to back films with Salman Khan in 2000-01. Her 3 releases were Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke. In 2001, she was seen in critically acclaimed film Nayak alongside Anil Kapoor. Nayak is regarded as Anil Kapoor’s Career Best Film and One Of The Best Film of Rani. In 2002, Saathiya was released and was a critical and commercial success. Rani got her 1st Filmfare Award For Best Actress (Critics) for Saathiya. In 2003, Rani starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Chalte Chalte which was a Box Office Success. 2004 was a year to remember for Rani as she gave 3 back to back memorable performances. Yuva, which was directed by Mani Ratnam, won her the Filmfare Award For Best Supporting Actress. Hum Tum won her 1st Filmfare Award For Best Actress. Veer-Zaara gave her critical and commercial success worldwide.
In 2005, Rani delivered her Career Best Film and Career Best Performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black. Her portrayal of blind and deaf girl in Black as Michelle McNally won her the Filmfare Award For Best Actress as well as Filmfare Award For Best Actress (Critics). In 2005, she also had Bunty aur Babli which was a commercial success. In 2006, she collaborated with Karan Johar for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna which was a Global Box Office success.
In 2011, she appeared alongside Vidya Balan in hard-hitting murder mystery No One Killed Jessica. It was a treat for movie lovers to see 2 powerful actresses together in 1 film. In 2012, she appeared in Talaash which was the highest grossing suspense thriller film until Drishyam 2 (2022) surpassed it. In 2014, she appeared in the women centric film Mardaani and her role of lady police officer was well received. In 2018, Hichki was released which earned her performance critical acclaim. In 2019, Mardaani was released and Rani’s performance was once again applauded. Rani has delivered a strong performance in her recent release, Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway.
List of Filmfare Awards won by Rani Mukerji:
Filmfare Award for Best Actress
Hum Tum (2004)
Black (2005)
Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics)
Saathiya (2002)
Black (2005)
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Yuva (2004)
No One Killed Jessica (2011)
Some popular and notable films of Rani Mukerji –
Black (2005)
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Veer Zaara (2004)
Hum Tum (2004)
Saathiya (2002)
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
Mardaani (2014)
Mardaani 2 (2019)
Nayak (2001)
No One Killed Jessica (2011)
Hichki (2018)
Ghulam (1998)
Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007)
Chalte Chalte (2003)
Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway (2023)
Mujhse Dosti Karoge (2002)
Dil Bole Hadippa (2009)
Talaash (2012)
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007)
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
Yuva (2004)
Baabul (2006)
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (2008)
Mangal Pandey (2005)
Paheli (2005)
Hello Brother (1999)
Badal (2000)
Bichhoo (2000)
We at Film Window, wish Rani Mukerji a very Happy Birthday and a Successful year ahead. Hope you continue to shine the same with your strong performances on-screen.
