Spotlight: Rani Mukherjee

Light-eyed Bong beauty Rani Mukherjee started her acting career at an early age of 18, with her father’s film ‘Biyar Phool’ (1996). She later made her Hindi film debut with ‘Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat’ in 1997.

Though the film bombed at the box office, her powerful performance in the role of a rape victim won her critical acclaim. It was her 1998 films ‘Ghulam’ and ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ that really launched her career. She consolidated her stardom with blockbuster films such as ‘Saathiya’ (2002), ‘Veer Zaara’ (2004), and ‘Black’ (2005).

Post her 2009 flop ‘Dil Bole Hadippa!’, Rani has become quite choosy about her films.

Click on, for a pictorial trip into the world of Rani Mukherjee, who will be seen next in 'Bombay Talkies'.