Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji – Biography

Basic Detail

• Full Name: Rani Mukerji
• Date of Birth: March 21, 1978
• Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress, Producer
• Years Active: 1996 – Present
• Industry: Bollywood (Hindi Cinema)

Early Life & Background

• Born into the Mukherjee-Samarth family, a prominent film family in India.
• Father: Ram Mukherjee, a film director and founder of Filmalaya Studios.
• Mother: Krishna Mukherjee, a playback singer.
• Cousins include Kajol, another leading Bollywood actress.

Education

• Schooling: Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai
• Higher Education: Completed her graduation from SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
• She balanced her early acting career while pursuing her education.

Personal Life

• Married to filmmaker Aditya Chopra (2014).
• Mother of Adira Chopra (born 2015).
• Known for keeping her personal life private and media-shy.

Rani Mukerji – Career Highlights

1996–2000: Debut and Early Roles

• 1996: Film debut with Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat.
• Appeared in several films, gaining attention for her acting despite early box-office struggles.

2001–2005: Breakthrough & Rise

• 1998: Gained recognition in a supporting role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
• 2002: Saathiya – Critically acclaimed performance, earned Filmfare Best Actress nomination.
• 2004–2005: Starred in Hum Tum, Veer-Zaara, Bunty Aur Babli – cementing her position as a leading actress.

2005–2010: Peak Success & Acclaimed Performances

• 2005: Black – Career-defining role; won Filmfare Best Actress.
• Acted in commercially successful films: Bunty Aur Babli, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.
• Known for strong, dramatic roles and versatility in romantic, thriller, and social drama films.

2011–2017: Hiatus and Selective Roles

• Took a break after marriage in 2014.
• Focused on selective roles and supporting projects, maintaining a presence in Bollywood.
• 2018–Present: Comeback & Female-Centric Roles
• 2018: Hichki – Praised for portraying a teacher with Tourette’s Syndrome; commercial success.
• 2019: Mardaani 2 – Portrayed police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy; widely acclaimed.
• Continues to choose strong, women-centric roles in films and web projects.

Notable Achievements

• Over 25 years in Bollywood, acting in more than 40 successful films.
• Filmfare Awards: 7 wins, multiple nominations.
• Recognized for her versatility, emotional depth, and strong on-screen presence.

Rani Mukerji – Recent Activity (2025)

National Film Award 2025:

• Received the Best Actress award at the 71st National Film Awards for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway on September 23, 2025.

Upcoming Film: Mardaani 3:

• Set to reprise her role as police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy.
• Scheduled for release in February 2026.

Upcoming Film: King:

• Slated to appear in the upcoming project King (release details pending).

Recognition & Media Presence:

• Continues to be celebrated for her strong, woman-centric roles and contributions to Indian cinema.