Rani Mukherji is a popular and talented actress from the Bollywood film industry.
Rani Mukherji is the winner of several awards and nominated numerous times as well, for her impressive acting skills. Rani Mukherji is also considered to be one of the few heroines who have broken the conventional mold of heroines in Indian cinema. In this, Rani Mukherji has portrayed some of the most challenging female characters in several of her movies.
Rani Mukherji is also renowned as being a vocal activist for the plight of women and children in the country.
About Rani Mukherji
Bio | |
| Real Name | Rani Mukherji |
| Nickname | Baby and Khandala Girl |
| Date of Birth | 21st March 1978 |
| Age (as of September 2018) | 40 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai |
| Education | Graduate from Mithibai College (Mumbai) |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 3" (160 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 127 lbs (58 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Late Ram Mukherji (Film Director) |
| Mother | Late Krishna Mukherji (Playback Singer) |
| Brother | Raja Mukherji (Film Director/Producer) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Aditya Chopra (Filmmaker/Producer) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress |
| Net Worth | INR 180,00,00,000 (USD 25 Million) |
| Famous for | Ghulam, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mann, Hello Brother (1999), Hey Ram, Bichhoo, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000), Nayak: The Real Hero (2001), Saathiya (2002), Chalte Chalte, LOC Kargil (2003), Yuva, Veer-Zaara (2004), Black, Bunty Aur Babli, Paheli (2005), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Baabul (2006), Laaga Chunri Me Daag, Saawariya (2007), No One Killed Jessica (2011), Aiiyyaa, Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012), Mardaani (2014) |
| First Movie | Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996) |
| Salary | INR 3,00,00,000 (USD 415,000) |
| Favorite Actors | Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan |
| Favorite Actresses | Sridevi and Sharmila Tagore |
| Hobbies | Dancing |
Rani Mukherji has become renowned for portraying diverse characters in her movies, most of them are deep and she plays them with finesse. Before entering in the acting industry, Rani Mukherji trained at the famous Roshan Taneja Acting Institute.
Rani Mukherji’s age is around 40 years as Rani Mukherji was born on the 21st of March, 1978, in Mumbai. Rani Mukherji’s height is 5 ft 3 inches (160 cm) whereas Rani Mukherji’s weight is around 58 kg (127 lbs). Rani Mukherji lists dancing as her favorite hobby.
Rani Mukherji’s father was the popular filmmaker, Ram Mukherjee, while Rani Mukherji’s mother was the popular playback singer, Krishna Mukherjee. Although Rani Mukherji does not have any sisters Rani Mukherji’s elder brother is famous movie director and producer, Raja Mukherjee. Rani Mukherji was rumored to have been in relationships with two of her co-stars previously. Rani Mukherji’s boyfriends included superstar Govinda and actor Abhishek Bachchan. However, Rani Mukherji’s husband is famous film director and producer, Aditya Chopra. Rani Mukherji married Aditya Chopra in April of 2014 after having kept their relationship a secret for a long time. Rani Mukherji and Aditya Chopra have a lovely daughter, Adira.
Owing to her impressive acting talent, Rani Mukherji’s salary per film is as much as INR 3 crores (USD 415,000). This, along with her numerous endorsement deals, makes Rani Mukherji’s net worth around INR 180 crores (USD 25 Million).
Rani Mukherji’s success as a talented actress in Bollywood can be measured by the numerous prestigious acting awards she has won, as well as the numerous times she Rani Mukherji has had award nominations. Rani Mukherji has been conferred with the prestigious national civilian award, the Rajiv Gandhi Award, in 2004.
The list of Rani Mukherji’s award-wins include winning the Anandalok Puraskar Awards’ Best Actress (Hindi Section) award for her impressive performance in ‘Saathiya’ (2003), the Anandalok Puraskar Awards’ Best Actress (Hindi Section) award for her role in ‘Hum Tum’ (2005), as well as winning the Anandalok Puraskar Awards’ Best Actress (Hindi Section) award for her portrayal in ‘Black; (2096). Rani Mukherji won the Anandalok Puraskar Awards’ Best Actress (Critics’ Choice) award for her role in ‘Dil Bole Hadippa!’ (2010) and the Anandalok Puraskar Awards’ Best Actress award for her amazing acting in ‘No One Killed Jessica’ (2011).
Rani Mukherji has won the Bengali Film Journalists’ Association (BFJA) Awards’ Best Actress (Hindi Movies) award for her role in ‘Saathiya’ (2003) and the BFJA Awards’ Best Actress (Hindi Movies) award for ‘Black’ (2006).
Rani Mukherji won the BIG Star Entertainment Awards’ Most Entertaining Actress in a Social Role award for her intense performance in ‘No One Killed Jessica’ (2011), and has also had 6 BIG Star Entertainment Award nominations as well.
Rani Mukherji is the winner of the Bollywood Movie Awards’ Critics’ Award – Female for her role in ‘Saathiya’ (2003), the Bollywood Movie Awards’ Best Actress award for ‘Hum Tum’ (2005) and winner of the Bollywood Movie Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award for ‘Yuva’ (2005). Rani Mukherji has also had 4 Bollywood Movie Award nominations too.
Rani Mukherji is the recipient of the Filmfare Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award for ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1999), the Filmfare Awards’ Best Actress (Critics’ Choice) award for her role in ‘Saathiya’ (2003), the Filmfare Awards’ Best Actress award for ‘Hum Tum’ (2005), the Filmfare Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award for her role in ‘Yuva’ (2005), the Filmfare Awards’ Best Actress award and the Filmfare Awards’ Best Actress (Critics’ Choice) award for her impressive performance in ‘Black’ (2006) and the Filmfare Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award for ‘No One Killed Jessica’ (2012). Apart from this, Rani Mukherji has also had 10 Filmfare Award nominations as well.
Rani Mukherji won the Global Indian Film Awards’ Best Actress award for her amazing acting in ‘Hum Tum’ (2005) and nominated for the Global Indian Film Awards’ Best Actress award once.
Rani Mukherji also won the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards’ Best Actress award for ‘Hum Tum’ (2005), the IIFA Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award for ‘Veer-Zaara’ (2005), the IIFA Awards’ Best Actress award for her role in ‘Black’ (2006) and won the IIFA Awards’ Best Actress award for her performance in ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ (2007). Rani Mukherji has also had 7 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Award nominations besides winning these.
Rani Mukherji was the winner of the Screen Awards’ Best Fresh Talent award for her Bollywood debut role in ‘Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat’ (1997), the Screen Awards’ Special Jury Award for her role in ‘Saatihya’ (2003), the Screen Awards’ Best Actress award for ‘Hum Tum’ (2005), the Screen Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award for ‘Yuva’ (2005), the Screen Awards’ Best Actress award for ‘Black’ (2006), the Screen Awards’ Jodi No. 1 award (shared with Abhishek Bachchan) for ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ (2006) as well as winner of the Screen Awards’ Jodi No. 1 award (shared with Shahrukh Khan) for ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ (2007). Apart from winning these, Rani Mukherji has also had 9 Screen Award nominations too.
Rani Mukherji won the Star Guild Awards’ Best Actress in a Leading Role award for her impressive performance in ‘Black’ (2006) and has had 5 Star Guild Award nominations as well.
Rani Mukherji has won the Stardust Awards’ Star of the Year – Female award for her excellent role in ‘Black’ (2006) and the Stardust Awards’ Best Thriller – Action Actress award for ‘Mardaani’ (2014) and has been nominated for 9 Stardust Awards too.
Rani Mukherji is the winner of the Zee Cine Awards’ Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female award for ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1999), the Zee Cine Awards’ Lux Face of the Year award for ‘Ghulam’ (1999) and ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1999), the Zee Cine Awards’ Best Actor – Female award for ‘Hum Tum’ (2005) and the Zee Cine Awards’ Best Actor – Female award for ‘Black’ (2006). Apart from winning these awards, Rani Mukherji has also had 7 Zee Cine Award nominations too.
Rani Mukherji has also received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Awards’ Outstanding Performance award and the Lions Gold Awards’ Most Favorite Character award, for her critically-acclaimed role in ‘No One Killed Jessica’ (2011).
Interesting Facts About Rani Mukherji
- Rani Mukherji is a smoker and also drinks alcohol.
- Rani Mukherji has trained as a classical Odissi dancer.
- Unlike other celebrities of her stature, Rani Mukherji is a private person and shies away from the media and limelight when it comes to her personal life.
- Critics have termed Rani Mukherji as one of the most accomplished actresses in Bollywood today.
- Prior to her debut in acting, Rani Mukherji experimented with acting at the age of just 14 years, as a cameo role in her father’s directed Bengali movie ‘Biyaar Phool’ (1992).
- Rani Mukherji holds the record for being the only actress to have won 2 Filmfare Best Actress and Filmfare Best Supporting Actress awards, in 2005.
