PERSONAL INFORMATION
Other Name(s): Khandala Girl, Raani (Queen) of Bollywood
Full Name: Rani Ram Mukerji
Nickname: Baby
Profession: Actor
Date of Birth: 21 March 1978 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2025): 47 Years
Birthplace: Mumbai
Zodiac sign: Taurus
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Mumbai
Religion: Hinduism
Caste: Kulin Brahmin
Food Habit: Non-vegetarian
Marriage Date: 21 April 2014
Marriage Place: Southern Italy
Age: 47 Years
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EDUCATION
School: Maneckjee Cooper High School, Juhu, Mumbai
College/University: SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
Educational Qualification: Graduation in Home Science
PHYSICAL STATISTICS
Height (approx.): 5′ 2″ (158 cm)
Eye Colour: Hazel Green
Hair Colour: Brown
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Married
Affairs/Boyfriends: • Aamir Khan (actor; rumoured) • Govinda (actor; rumoured) • Abhishek Bachchan (actor) • Aditya Chopra (film director, producer)
Husband/Spouse: Aditya Chopra
Children: Son – None Daughter – Adira Chopra
Parents: Father – Ram Mukherjee (deceased; film director and founder of the Filmalaya Studios) Mother – Krishna Mukherjee (playback singer)
Siblings: Brother – Raja Mukherjee (elder; producer and director) (image in parents’ section) Sister – None
Song: My Heart Will Go On’ from ‘Titanic
Husband: Aditya Chopra
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Debut: Film (Bengali): Biyer Phool (1996) as Mili Chatterjee Film (Hindi): Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat (1996) as Ranee Film (Tamil): Hey Ram (2000) as Aparna Ram
Awards & Honours: Awards Zee Cine Awards • 1999: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai • 2005: Best Actor-Female for Hum Tum • 2006: Best Actor (Female) for Black • 2024: Best Actor (Critics- Female) for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway Stardust Awards • 2006: Star Of The Year – Female for Black • 2014: Best Thriller – Action Actress for Mardaani Screen Awards • 1997: Best Fresh Talent for Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat • 2003: Special Jury Award Saathiya • 2004: Best Actress for Hum Tum • 2005: Best Supporting Actress for Yuva • 2006: Best Actress for Black • 2006: Best Actress for Jodi No. 1 (along with Abhishek Bachchan ) for Bunty Aur Babli • 2007: Best Actress for Jodi No. 1 (along with Shah Rukh Khan ) for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards • 2005: Sabsey Favourite Heroine for Hum Tum & Veer-Zaara • 2006: Sabsey Favourite Heroine for Black • 2007: Sabsey Favourite Heroine for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna • 2008: Sabsey Favourite Heroine for Ta Ra Rum Pum & Laaga Chunari Mein Daag International Indian Film Academy Awards • 2004: Best Actress for Hum Tum • 2005: Best Supporting Actress for Veer-Zaara • 2006: Best Actress for Black • 2007: Best Actress for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna • 2024: Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway Indian Television Academy Awards • 2013: GR8! Women Achievers for Excellence in Versatility • 2023: ITA Scroll Of Honour Indian Film Festival of Melbourne • 2018: Best Actress for Hichki • 2018: Excellence in Cinema • 2023: Best Performance Female (Feature) for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway Filmfare Awards • 1999: Best Supporting Actress for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai • 2003: Best Actress (Critics) for Saathiya • 2005: Best Supporting Actress for Yuva • 2005: Best Actress for Hum Tum • 2006: Best Actress for Black • 2006: Best Actress (Critics) for Black • 2012: Best Supporting Actress for No One Killed Jessica • 2024: Best Actress (Critics) for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway Anandalok Puraskar Awards • 2003: Best Actress for Saathiya • 2005: Best Actress for Hum Tum • 2006: Best Actress for Black • 2010: Best Actress (Critics) for Dil Bole Hadippa! • 2011: Best Actress for No One Killed Jessica Other Awards • 2003: Sansui Viewer’s Choice Award for Best Actress (Jury) for Saathiya • 2004: Rajiv Gandhi Award for her contribution to the entertainment industry • 2005: Global Indian Film Award for Best Actress for Hum Tum • 2008: Star Guild Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Black • 2009: V. Shantaram Award for Best Actress for Dil Bole Hadippa! • 2009: Indian Telly Award for Best Television Personality of the Year Dance Premier League • 2009: IIFA-FICCI Frames’ Award for Most Powerful Entertainers of the Decade • 2009: GQ Excellence Award for Achievement in Films • 2011: Kelvinator Gr8 Women Achievers Award Actor of the Decade • 2011: Young Women Achievers Award Excellence in Cinema • 2013: Asiavision Award for Excellence in Hindi Cinema for Talaash: The Answer Lies Within & Bombay Talkies • 2015: Vogue Beauty Award for Ageless Beauty • 2018: Lux Golden Rose Award for Charismatic Beauty of the Year for Hichki • 2023: Pinkvilla Style Icons Award for Super Stylish Role Model • 2023: Hello! Hall of Fame Award for Outstanding Performance of the Year for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway • 2024: Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Award for Star Of The Year for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway • 2024: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Actress award for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway • 2025: Silver Lotus Award (Rajat Kamal) – Best Actress in a Leading Role for ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’ (cash prize: 2,00,000) at the 71st National Film Awards Honours • 2005: Guest of honour at the state dinner, in honour of the Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong • 2012: PETA India Hero to Animals Award • 2013: Honoured by the US Council on Barack Obama’s inauguration into office for Contribution to Indian Cinema • 2013: Honoured at the 3rd Petrochem GR8! Women Awards in Dubai for Most Successful Actress • 2013: Commemorated with Excellence in Acting at GQ India’s Men of the Year Awards • 2013: Honoured at the 19th Kolkata International Film Festival with Panch Kanya Award • 2014: Felicitated by Prince Charles for raising awareness on the issue through her work in Mardaani • 2015: Honoured at The British Asian Trust in London for her Contribution to the fight against human trafficking • 2015: Felicitated by Mumbai University for her Contribution to Indian Cinema • 2015: Felicitated by National Institute of Gender Justice for her Contribution towards Gender Sensitization • 2017: Honoured by the Prime Minister of Mauritius for her Outstanding Contribution to Cinema • 2018: Honoured at the Forbes India Tycoons of Tomorrow with Icon Of Cinema for her exemplary contribution in the field of cinema and entertainment • 2019: Honoured with the Most Influential Cinema Personality in South-East Asia at Asian Business Leaders Conclave • 2019: Maharashtra Achievers’ Awards for the Most Powerful Performer of the Year for Hichki Note : She was many more awards and honours to her name.
MONEY FACTOR
Car Collection: • Audi A8 W12 • Mercedes-Benz E-Class • Mercedes Benz S-Class • Range Rover Vogue • BMW 7 Series
Salary/Fees (approx.): • Rs 7 crore per film (in 2023) • Rs 6 crore for brand endorsements (in 2023)
Assets/Properties: • Apartment in the posh area of Juhu, Mumbai (worth Rs 30 crores) • Apartment in Rustomjee Paramount, Khar West, Mumbai
Net Worth (approx.): Rs 206 crore (in 2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
Clan: Bharadvaja
Address: 21 Adityodaya, 12th Road, Jvpd Scheme, Juhu Mumbai Maharashtra, India, 400049
Hobbies: Travelling, Dancing, Watching Films
Other Relative(s): Maternal Aunt : Debashree Mukerji (actress) Paternal Cousin(s) : Kajol , Tanishaa Mukerji , Mohnish Bahl , Ayan Mukerji
Actor(s): Amitabh Bachchan , Shah Rukh Khan
Actress(es): Sridevi , Sharmila Tagore
Film: Titanic (1997)
Subject(s): History, English Literature
Cuisine: Bengali
Colour(s): Red, Blue
Outfit: Saree
Travelling Destination: Sikkim
Jewelry: Diamond ring gifted by her father
Perfume: Polo Sport
Food: Fish prepared by her mother
Expensive Things/Valuables: • A black jacket worth Rs 1.30 lakh • A bag from the brand Dolce and Gabbana worth Rs 50000 • A Valentino army green chain sling bag worth Rs 1.19 lakh • Gucci outfit worth Rs 4 lakh
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Rani Mukerji’s journey began in an unusual circumstance; born in a hospital, she was mistakenly exchanged with another baby by a nurse. This extraordinary mix-up was resolved only after hospital records were meticulously checked, ensuring that she was returned to her mother. Growing up in a family with a cinematic legacy, Rani initially aspired to be a fashion designer during her school years, but her parents had different ambitions for her, hoping she would step into the world of acting. Her school life was also marked by youthful exuberance, as evidenced by a cheeky incident where she bunked class to secure an autograph from the beloved Indian actor Aamir Khan.
At the young age of 16, Rani caught the attention of film director Salim Khan, who offered her the lead role in the film “Aa Gale Lag Jaa” (1994) opposite Jugal Hansraj. However, her father disapproved of her venturing into films at such a tender age, leading to Urmila Matondkar stepping into the role instead. Yet, destiny had other plans; Salim later approached her again with “Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat” in 1997. During her screen test for this film, she wore clothes previously donned by actress Mamta Kulkarni, an early sign of her determination. Rani honed her acting skills at Roshan Taneja’s acting institute alongside contemporaries like Jimmy Shergill and Chandrachur Singh. Initially, the industry was not kind to her; she faced challenges securing good roles due to her short stature, darker complexion, and husky voice, but she persevered.
Rani’s breakthrough came in the late 1990s with films like “Ghulam” (1998), “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998), “Mehndi” (1998), and “Hello Brother” (1999). It was during the shoot of “Ghulam,” alongside Aamir Khan, that she earned the whimsical nickname “Engine,” after a series of falls onto him. The late 90s also marked the beginning of her iconic pairing with Shah Rukh Khan in films like “Chalte Chalte” (2003), “Paheli” (2005), and “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006). Rani showcased her versatility by making special appearances in memorable songs like “Kaali Naagin Ke Jaisi” from “Mann” (1999) and “Maahi Ve” from “Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003). Her participation in dance concerts such as Temptation Reloaded further solidified her place in Bollywood.
As her career progressed, Rani emerged as a formidable actress known for her dedication to her craft. She received accolades and recognition, establishing herself as a leading actress in Bollywood, particularly from 2004 to 2006, when she was frequently listed as the best by various publications. In 2006, she was honored to perform at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Melbourne. Notably, Rani was the only female to rank in the Filmfare Power List until 2005, and she made a significant mark by receiving a Filmfare Award in the same year for both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. Throughout her career, she has been an advocate for social causes, involving herself in several welfare campaigns, and has been recognized for her efforts toward animal rights by PETA India. Despite her fame, Rani has remained a private individual, shunning social media and maintaining a discreet personal life while keeping her focus on her professional commitments and family.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.