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Rani MukerjiIndian actress
Date of Birth: 21.03.1978
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Content:
- Biography of Rani Mukerji
- Early Life and Career
- Initial Success and Setbacks
- Breakthrough and Critical Acclaim
- Continued Success
- Later Career
- Awards and Recognition
Biography of Rani Mukerji
Rani Mukerji is an Indian actress whose name means "queen" in Hindi and Bengali. She comes from a large Bengali family, many of whom have dedicated themselves to the film industry. Her father, Ram Mukherjee, is a former director, and her mother, Krishna, was a playback singer. Her brother, Raj Mukherjee, is a producer. Her maternal aunt, Debashree Roy, was a popular Bengali actress, and her cousin, Kajol, is a highly acclaimed Bollywood actress. Rani also has a cousin named Sharbani Mukerji.

Early Life and Career
Rani completed her high school education at Maneckjee Cooper in Juhu. Soon after, she received several offers from film producers in Mumbai. She entered the industry and subsequently became one of the top actresses in the largest film industry in the world.

Initial Success and Setbacks
Rani's first film was "Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat," which was not very successful. However, her next two films, "Ghulam" and "Saathiya," became hits. After such success, Rani was flooded with offers and she appeared in numerous films, some of which did not perform well at the box office. Although "Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega" ranked sixth in the list of highest-grossing films of 2000 (the year she made the most films in her career), she still had more unsuccessful films than desired by the audience.
Breakthrough and Critical Acclaim
In 2002, Rani regained her status with the film "Mujhse Dosti Karoge!," which earned good box office collections and positive critical reviews. In 2003, she starred in the successful film "Chalte Chalte" alongside Shah Rukh Khan. The year 2004 was a turning point in Rani's career. Her performances in "Hum Tum" and the blockbuster "Veer-Zaara" earned her two Filmfare Awards: Best Supporting Actress for the former and Best Actress for the latter. Her role as a Pakistani lawyer in "Hum Tum" also earned her numerous awards. She became the most sought-after actress for Yash Raj Films, the largest Bollywood production company.
Continued Success
In 2005, Rani had another successful year. Her films "Bunty Aur Babli" and "Black" were the highest-grossing films of the year. Rani always received praise for her performances, regardless of the film, but critical acclaim reached new heights for her role in "Paheli." This film earned Rani all the major awards in 2005. These successes made Rani one of the brightest stars in Bollywood.
Later Career
In 2006, she appeared in Karan Johar's highly anticipated film "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" and B.R. Chopra's "Baabul." However, the widow's story depicted in "Baabul" did not resonate with the audience, and the film failed at the box office. Rani also frequently performs on stage and has participated in several international tours. Her "Temptations" concert in 2004, where she performed alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal, and Priyanka Chopra, was her most successful concert.
Awards and Recognition
Rani Mukerji topped the "Top 10 Bollywood Actresses" list three times from 2005 to 2007. In February 2006, Filmfare magazine ranked her eighth on the list of "Ten Great Names of Bollywood." In 2007, she climbed to the fifth position.