Rani Mukerji

Birthday: 21 March 1978, Calcutta, West Bengal, India

Height: 156 cm

Mukerji comes from a film-oriented family of Bengali origin. Her father, Ram Mukherjee, is a retired director and one of the founders of "Filmalaya Studios". Her mother, Krishna Mukherjee, was a playback singer. Her brother, Raj Mukherjee is a film producer, now turned director. Her maternal aunt, Debashree Roy, was a Bengali-film actress and her cousin, Kajol, is a Bollywood actress.Mukerji is a trained Odissi dancer, and began learning the dance in tenth grade. Mukerji studied at Maneckjee Cooper High School in Juhu, and later enrolled at Mithibai College in Mumbai.While in school at the age of 14, Mukerji did a cameo role in her father's Bengali film Biyar Phool (1992). In 1994, Salim Akhtar, a family friend, offered her a film called Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994) but her father was against it as she was too young. Mukerji turned down the offer and Urmila Matondkar was cast instead.Two years later, Salim Akhtar came up with another offer and insisted on her playing the protagonist of Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat (1997). After a long discussion with her father, she agreed to do the film. When the film was unsuccessful at the box office, Mukerji returned to college to complete her education. Show less «

I'd rather have a room full of cuddly teddy bears than a diamond necklace in a safe deposit locker.

I feel beautiful in love. There is a lot of love for you in the beholder's eye. That makes you feel ...Show more »

I feel beautiful in love. There is a lot of love for you in the beholder's eye. That makes you feel very happy. Show less «

Fifty thousand people on the beach watching 'Chalte Chalte' with me, then asking me questions about ...Show more »

Fifty thousand people on the beach watching 'Chalte Chalte' with me, then asking me questions about the songs and dances, the idiom and language of expression was incredible. I don't think I'll ever forget my experience in Casablanca. Show less «

[on Salman Khan] Salman is absolutely adorable. I really love him as he is always himself. I only la...Show more »

[on Salman Khan] Salman is absolutely adorable. I really love him as he is always himself. I only laugh when I am with him, he is so entertaining. He is a rock star. When he comes in screen, not only the common man but we actors also clap and whistle for him and say, "Star Aa Gaye." He is so good looking. When he passes by, you actually stop to turn to look at him. When I saw the promos of Dabangg, I called him and both of us went completely mad. He is a cult figure. Just as the South has a Rajnikanth, we have a Salman! Show less «

[on her fallout with Abhishek Bachchan] The truth is if someone chooses not to invite you to their w...Show more »

[on her fallout with Abhishek Bachchan] The truth is if someone chooses not to invite you to their wedding you realize where you stand with that person. You may be deluded and think you are friends but maybe that friendship was only extended as co-stars on the sets. It doesn't matter. It became very clear to me that we were only co-stars not friends. Show less «

When Karan wanted my voice to be dubbed for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), I really thought that it was ...Show more »

When Karan wanted my voice to be dubbed for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), I really thought that it was bad and very husky and rough, but slowly I worked to improve my diction, and am now quite comfortable with it. Show less «

Kamal Haasan re-invented the actress in me after the Hey Ram (2000) experience.

[Talking about working with Salman Khan] Salman was so sweet. He helps you whenever you're in troubl...Show more »

[Talking about working with Salman Khan] Salman was so sweet. He helps you whenever you're in trouble, whether thats personally or professionally. He'll help you with your scenes in the film, with your dialogs and also give friendly advice. I have worked with him in a few films and it's always been great. I'm looking forward to working with him again! Show less «

You sign two films with a hero and it's said you're having a scene with him. Please, the only scenes...Show more »

You sign two films with a hero and it's said you're having a scene with him. Please, the only scenes I'm into are in front of the camera. Show less «

I think what is really required as a trick to survive in the film industry is your dedication, patie...Show more »

I think what is really required as a trick to survive in the film industry is your dedication, patience, lot of hard work and no manipulation. Show less «

On the State Dinner with President Pervez Musharraf: It was like a dream come true! To just be part ...Show more »

On the State Dinner with President Pervez Musharraf: It was like a dream come true! To just be part of such an event made me feel that I've done something to achieve this. All the biggest dignitaries from both sides of the border were so cultured and down-to-earth. When I was invited, I was disbelieving and overjoyed. I'm really looking forward to going to Pakistan. Let's see where the invitation comes from. Maybe it will come directly from the Begum (President Musharraf's wife). They actually want me and Latabai (Lata Mangeshkar) to come to Pakistan!. Show less «

[on Saif Ali Khan] Saif is a brilliant actor, undoubtedly. He is one of my favorites and I enjoy wat...Show more »

[on Saif Ali Khan] Saif is a brilliant actor, undoubtedly. He is one of my favorites and I enjoy watching him on screen. Both of us agree we have great chemistry onscreen that stems from our off screen rapport. We trust each other as actors. While shooting we never tried to outdo each other. The other day we were watching the preview if our film and, at the end, we both agreed that we look so hot together. Show less «

I can never be rude to people who want photographs and autographs, but I don't like to be followed a...Show more »

I can never be rude to people who want photographs and autographs, but I don't like to be followed and stared at constantly. Show less «

The kiss with Kamal Haasan (in Hey Ram (2000)) was mechanical. He was constantly checking the right ...Show more »

The kiss with Kamal Haasan (in Hey Ram (2000)) was mechanical. He was constantly checking the right angle. Where was the passion? Show less «

To be honest, when the media gets very curious about my personal life, I get a little worried becaus...Show more »

To be honest, when the media gets very curious about my personal life, I get a little worried because too much curiosity is not good for anybody's health. Show less «

[on Hrithik Roshan] We get along really well. Besides having a similar pattern of working, it's impo...Show more »

[on Hrithik Roshan] We get along really well. Besides having a similar pattern of working, it's important to establish a comfort level between co actors. Mujhse Dosti Karoge was one big picnic. Since Hrithik and I were comfortable with each other I would tell him whether a particular scene was shot well or not. We are more friends then co stars. I would tell him to redo a scene if I thought it was not good or if there was something missing. Hrithik takes my suggestions seriously. Show less «

I am here to act, entertain and make good films. I don't want to work hard for a film which does not...Show more »

I am here to act, entertain and make good films. I don't want to work hard for a film which does not even get released. I will cooperate with my director and help him make a good film. I get disappointed if my co-actors don't put in as much as I do. Today I am looking for banners and costars who have the same goal as me --- to work towards making a good film with dedication. I have made mistakes in my career, but that is just the learning process. Show less «

On her character in The Rising (2005): "See, my role started as a cameo. I was supposed to play the ...Show more »

On her character in The Rising (2005): "See, my role started as a cameo. I was supposed to play the widow Jwala's character - yes, the one Aishwarya Rai was supposed to have done. Now Amisha Patel is doing that. When I read the script, I fell in love with the small role of the prostitute. There were two or three very good scenes. The script underwent a change, and I got more space than before. But it's still a cameo - nothing like what Smita Patil did with Ketan Mehta in Mirch Masala, though I wish had." Show less «

Preity Zinta and I have always shared a good working relationship. We were never great pals, but we ...Show more »

Preity Zinta and I have always shared a good working relationship. We were never great pals, but we vibe so well on-screen that to the media and outsiders it appears that we are great friends in real life, too. Show less «

I'd never trade my dad's house, even for Buckingham Palace. I'm very sentimental about living with m...Show more »

I'd never trade my dad's house, even for Buckingham Palace. I'm very sentimental about living with my parents. Show less «

[on her schedule and niece Myeisha] My schedule for the day is somewhat fixed. I wake up early; go f...Show more »

[on her schedule and niece Myeisha] My schedule for the day is somewhat fixed. I wake up early; go for my work-out. Play with the baby for a while, get ready and then I am off for my shoots. After work, I come home directly, play with her as long as she is awake. Then I have my dinner and hit the bed. That's it. My life revolves around my shooting schedules and Myeisha's daily routines. Show less «

I had just been in the film industry for a few years before the Khan's (Salman, Sohail and Arbaaz) o...Show more »

I had just been in the film industry for a few years before the Khan's (Salman, Sohail and Arbaaz) offered me Hello Brother. It was a really nice film and even today I am honored that they chose me for it. It is every stars dream that to work with the three Khan's (Aamir, Salman and Shahrukh) and I had done it as a newcomer! I thank them all for what they gave me. Show less «

[on the Vivek and Salman row] This really doesn't have much to do with me so I can hardly comment on...Show more »

[on the Vivek and Salman row] This really doesn't have much to do with me so I can hardly comment on it. But from my side I can say that Salman was and always will be a sweet co star and friend of mine and I don't believe in the accusations made against him. However, you have to hand it to him for handling the situation so well. Vivek and I were co stars in Saathiya and I guess our chemistry worked but personally I'm not close to him. He's my brothers friend from school, not mine. Show less «

On Replacing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Chalte Chalte (2003): As a matter of fact, and I have said th...Show more »

On Replacing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Chalte Chalte (2003): As a matter of fact, and I have said this before, I was the original choice for this role. Shah Rukh spoke to me about the film during Asoka. I didn't have dates, so Ash replaced me. When she couldn't do the film for whatever reason, Shah Rukh asked me to do it. I love Aamir and Shah Rukh in a different way. When Shah Rukh asks, I can't say no. Show less «

Salman Khan is probably one of the most good looking people we have in our industry.

I have been linked with all my heroes from Vivek Oberoi to Govinda. I deal with the controversies be...Show more »

I have been linked with all my heroes from Vivek Oberoi to Govinda. I deal with the controversies because it's a part of my profession, and I am not having an affair with anyone. They try to link me up so that I come across as a little more interesting for the viewers. Linking me with other stars is OK, but not Vivek! Show less «

I am in the profession of acting and so to suit the character I sometimes have to indulge in kissing...Show more »

I am in the profession of acting and so to suit the character I sometimes have to indulge in kissing and provocative scenes. I have never felt comfortable shooting for kissing sequences. Although, kissing scenes like the ones in Yuva with Abhishek Bachchan and in Hum Tum with Saif were shot in an aesthetic manner. I am still pretty much uncomfortable performing such scenes. Show less «

It's frustrating for the media to see me going about my work like Florence Nightingale - They'd like...Show more »

It's frustrating for the media to see me going about my work like Florence Nightingale - They'd like me to be Rangeeli Rani. Show less «

I don't party, I don't get drunk and I don't have affairs. So all my passion goes into my work.

Why should I try to imitate Kajol? I am not a mimicry artist.

I think what is essential to be an actress is that you should be confident enough, you should have p...Show more »

I think what is essential to be an actress is that you should be confident enough, you should have patience, and you should be ready to do a lot of hard work. Show less «

Rani Mukerji

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