Rani Mukerji is a renowned Indian actress who has made a significant impact in the Hindi film industry. She is widely recognized for her incredible versatility, which has earned her numerous accolades, including a staggering seven Filmfare Awards. Her remarkable career has seen her featured in listings of the highest-paid actresses of the 2000s, a testament to her enduring popularity and talent.
Mukerji's journey in the film industry began with her father's directorial Bengali film, Biyer Pool, in 1996. Her first Hindi film was the drama Raja Ki Aayegi Bharat, released in 1997. However, it was her collaboration with actor Aamir Khan in the film Ghulam, released in 1998, that marked her first commercial success. This was followed by the worldwide blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, released the same year, which saw her team up with the iconic actor Shah Rukh Khan for the first time.
Throughout her career, Mukerji has been praised for her remarkable performances, often cited as the most iconic and remarkable roles in Hindi cinema. She established herself as a leading lady in the early 2000s with a string of successful films, including Saathiya, Chalte Chalte, Hum Tum, Veer Zaara, Bunty Aur Babli, and Black, which is widely regarded as her best performance to date.
After taking a four-year hiatus to focus on her daughter, Mukerji made a triumphant comeback to the big screen in 2018 with the all-time blockbuster film Hichki, which emerged as her highest-grossing release of all time. She has since continued to impress audiences with her performances in successful films such as Mardaani 2, released in 2019, and the drama Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, released in 2023.
