Rani Mukerji is regarded as one of the most versatile actresses in Hindi cinema. The most cherished actress of the 90s was hailed by a lot of people for her films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Tara Rum Pum and what not. The list of her beautiful movies are endless. The actress recently came with her film Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, which released last year. Not only was this movie an unconventional project for her, but her ecstatic performance also rewarded her with the IIFA – Best Actor In A Female Lead role. Rani Mukerji, ever since the beginning has succesfully poured out her charm in every film she performed in. But did you know this jolly-go-lucky actress was just choosing her senior degree colleges when she was signed for her first film – Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat?
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Directed by Ashok Gaikwad, originally titled Sabse Badi Adalat – Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat was Rani’s debut in the Indian cinema, where she starred opposite Shadaab Khan, son of the legendary villain Amjad Khan aka Gabbar Singh. Revisitin an old interview ft. Rani Mukerji, Lehren takes you to the time when she discussed her early career, debut, and experience working alongside Shadaab Khan and getting the first-ever break into the film career right after her 12th boards examination were finished.
Rani says it was just one fine day that the renowned director Salim Akhtar, came forward and approached Rani for a Bollywood movie straight-up. Surprised by his words Rani asked back, “How Can I Do this film?” To this, Salim replied that he sees her as his future heroine and he really wanted her to perform the role in Raja Ki Aayegi Baarat. Despite joining Mithibai college for her future endeavours by choosing F.Y. B.A for her graduation, Rani Mukerji revealed that she got so excited on hearing the script that she agreed to do the role.
In this interaction with Lehren, Rani Mukerji also discussed about her work experience with her co-actor Shadaab, and thanked director Salim Akhtar for giving her the first-break of her career.
The actress has only soared higher ever since she marked her footsteps in Bollywood. Be it an emotionally-strong performance in Hitchki or a bold character in Mardaani, Rani has transcended all of them. Watch the full podcast to know how Rani Mukerji’s decision of jumping in the industry life right after her studies transformed her into a charming actress of the industry.
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