Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji (born 21 March 1978) is one of the most acclaimed actresses in Hindi cinema, celebrated for her versatility and powerful screen presence. Over her career, she has received **a National Film Award and eight Filmfare Awards**, and was among the **highest-paid actresses of the 2000s**. Born into the **Mukherjee-Samarth film family**, she began acting as a teenager in her father Ram Mukherjee’s Bengali film *Biyer Phool* and made her Hindi debut with *Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat* (1996). Her first major commercial success came with *Ghulam* (1998), followed by her breakthrough in *Kuch Kuch Hota Hai* (1998). After a brief lull, *Saathiya* (2002) marked a turning point, establishing her as a leading star. Mukerji’s career flourished with hits like *Chalte Chalte* (2003), *Hum Tum* (2004), *Veer-Zaara* (2004), *Bunty Aur Babli* (2005), and *Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna* (2006). She also earned critical acclaim for intense roles in *Yuva* (2004) and *Black* (2005). Though her collaborations with Yash Raj Films between 2007–2010 were less successful, she reinvented herself with *No One Killed Jessica* (2011), followed by acclaimed performances in *Talaash* (2012), *Mardaani* (2014), *Hichki* (2018), *Mardaani 2* (2019), *Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway* (2023)—which won her the **National Film Award for Best Actress**—and *Mardaani 3* (2025). Beyond films, she is active in **humanitarian causes**, especially those concerning women and children. She has participated in concert tours, stage shows, and served as a talent judge on *Dance Premier League* (2009). Rani is married to filmmaker **Aditya Chopra**, with whom she has a daughter. Her journey reflects a rare combination of **commercial success, critical acclaim, and social advocacy**, making her one of the most enduring and respected figures in Indian cinema.

DOB: March 21, 1978

Gender: Female

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