Rani Mukerji (Bengali: রাণী মুখার্জী) born on March 21, 1978, is an Indian film actress who works in Bollywood movies.Making her acting debut with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996), Mukerji had her first commercial success with Karan Johar’s romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), her biggest hit so far, and won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for her performance in the film. She later starred in many films,
most of which fared below expectations. She re-invented her image with Saathiya (2002), which was commercially and critically successful.
In 2004, her performances in the hit Hum Tum and the critically acclaimed Yuva earned her the Best Actress and the Best Supporting Actress awards at the Filmfare, making her the first actress to win two major awards in the same year. She received unanimous praise for her role as a deaf and blind girl in the film Black (2005), as well as many awards for her performance, establishing herself as a leading actress in Bollywood.
Born Rani Mukherjee
March 21, 1978 (1978-03-21) (age 31)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Other name(s) Rani Mukherji, Rani Mukerjee
Occupation Film actress
Years active 1996 – present
Spouse(s) None
Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
1996 Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Mala
1998 Ghulam Alisha
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Tina Malhotra Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Mehndi Pooja
1999 Mann Special appearance in song Kaali Naagin Ke
Hello Brother Rani
2000 Badal Rani
Hey Ram Aparna Ram Tamil film
India’s official entry to the Oscars
Simultaneously made in Hindi as Hey Ram
Hadh Kar Di Aapne Anjali Khanna
Bichhoo Kiran Bali
Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega Pooja Oberoi Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye Priya Sharma
2001 Chori Chori Chupke Chupke Priya Malhotra
Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai Pooja Shrivastav
Nayak: The Real Hero Manjari
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Naina Kapoor Cameo
2002 Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai Payal Khuranna
Mujhse Dosti Karoge! Pooja Sahani
Saathiya Dr. Suhani Sharma/Saigol Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance & Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye Sapna
2003 Chalte Chalte Priya Chopra Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Chori Chori Khushi Malhotra
Calcutta Mail Reema/Bulbul
Kal Ho Naa Ho Special appearance in song Mahi Ve
LOC Kargil Hema
2004 Yuva Sashi Biswas Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Hum Tum Rhea Prakash Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Veer-Zaara Saamiya Siddiqui Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
2005 Black Michelle McNally Double-Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award & Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance
Bunty Aur Babli Vimmi Saluja (Babli) Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Paheli Lachchi Bhanwarlal India’s official entry to the Oscars
Mangal Pandey: The Rising Heera
2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Maya Talwar Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Baabul Malvika “Milli” Talwar/Kapoor
2007 Ta Ra Rum Pum Radhika Shekar Rai Banerjee (Shona)
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag Vibhavari Sahay (Badki)/Natasha Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award
Saawariya Gulabji Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Om Shanti Om Herself Special appearance in song Deewangi Deewangi
2008 Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic Geeta
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Special appearance in song Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
2009 Luck by Chance Herself Special appearance
Hadippa Post-production
Koochie Koochie Hota Hai Tina Pre-production
