Rani Mukerji
Actress

Rani Mukerji

Indian Actress

Quick Stats about Rani Mukerji

  • Net Worth

    $25M

  • Age

    48 years

  • Height

    160 cm

  • From

    India

Explore the complete life story of Rani Mukerji, the 48-year-old Indian Actress. From childhood dreams to stardom, this detailed biography covers their family background, education, career journey, breakthrough moments, personal relationships, and the experiences that shaped them into the star they are today.

Early Life and Upbringing

Hometown, childhood, education, and early influences.

Born on March 21, 1978, in Kolkata, India, Rani Mukerji hails from the Mukherjee-Samarth family, which has a long history in the Indian film industry. She studied home science at SNDT Women’s University and learned Odissi dance.

She started acting as a teenager in films directed by her father, Ram Mukherjee. She attended Maneckjee Cooper High School in Juhu, Mumbai, before continuing her education at Mithibai College.

Rani Mukerji Early Life And Upbringing

  • Hometown

    Kolkata, India

  • Address

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Country

    India IN flag

  • Nationality

    Indian

  • Education Qualification

    Graduate from SNDT Women’s University

Family Background

Family background, relationship status, and past links.

Rani Mukerji is known for her private nature and has kept her personal life out of the public eye. She married filmmaker Aditya Chopra in a private ceremony in Italy in 2014. She is close to actors Shah Rukh Khan and Amir Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar.

She lives in Juhu, Mumbai, with her parents. In 2023, she disclosed that she lost her second baby five months into her pregnancy.

  • Mother

    Krishna Mukherjee (playback singer)

  • Father

    Late Ram Mukherjee (Film director)

  • Siblings

    Brother – Raja Mukherjee (elder) (producer and director)

  • Marital Status

    Married

  • Spouse

    Aditya Chopra (Director, Producer)

  • Children

    1

  • Daughter

    Adira

  • Affairs (rumored)

    Govinda (Actor); Abhishek Bachchan (Actor); Aditya Chopra (Director, Producer)

  • Significant Relationships

    She has a close bond with her niece whom she lovingly calls “Mishti”

Rani Mukerji Family And Relationships

Personal Life

Date of birth, star sign, and personal interests fans search for.

  • Gender

    Female

  • Age (as of today)

    48 years

  • Exact Age (as of today)

    48 Years, 3 Months, 16 Days

  • Date of Birth

    March 21, 1978 (Tuesday)

  • Birthplace

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Religion

    Hinduism

  • Zodiac Sign

    Aries ♈️

  • Languages Known

    Bengali, English, Hindi

  • Hobbies & Interests

    Dancing, Playing with her niece, Shopping

Rise to Stardom: How Rani Mukerji Became a Recognized Actor

Breakthrough moments, early breaks, and growth in popularity.

Rani Mukerji made her acting debut in 1996 with the Bengali film Biyer Phool and the Hindi film Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat. Her breakthrough came with the romantic drama Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

She followed this with leading roles in several films, including Saathiya (2002), Hum Tum (2004), and Black (2005).

Rani Mukerji Rise To Stardom

Career, Awards, and Achievements

Filmography timeline, key roles, nominations, and wins.

Rani Mukerji has won several awards and nominations throughout her career. She is the only actress to have won both the Filmfare Award for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress in the same year for her roles in the 2004 romantic comedy Hum Tum and the composite drama Yuva.

In 2005, she received praise for portraying a blind, deaf, and mute woman in the drama Black.

Rani Mukerji Career, Awards, And Achievements

  • Debut Film

    Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996)

  • Known For

    • Tina Malhotra in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998),
    • Meenakshi Deshpande in Aiyyaa (2012),
    • Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani (2014) and
    • Mardaani 2 (2019),
    • Naina Mathur in Hichki (2018)

  • Awards & Achievements

    • National Film Award for Best Actress for Black (2005),
    • Filmfare Awards for Best Actress for Hum Tum (2004),
    • Black (2005), and No One Killed Jessica (2011), Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998),
    • Yuva (2004), and
    • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006),
    • Padma Shri Award in 2014

  • Brand Collaborations

    Fanta, Titan Raga, Dabur Amla Hair Oil, Munch, Lux, Bata, Tanishq, L’Oréal Paris

  • Philanthropy

    Helped raise funds for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, supported the cause of women’s empowerment and education, participated in the NDTV Greenathon to spread environmental awareness, donated her prize money from Kaun Banega Crorepati to the Holy Family Hospital

  • Professional Associations

    Member of the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association, Member of the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association, Member of the Film Writers Association

  • Training and Education

    Graduated from SNDT Women’s University with a degree in Home Science

  • Production Company

    Yash Raj Films

  • Box Office Success (Hits)

    Ghulam (1998), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Saathiya (2002), Hum Tum (2004), Veer-Zaara (2004), Bunty Aur Babli (2005), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007), Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (2008), Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012), Mardaani 2 (2019)

Controversies Involving Rani Mukerji

Verified incidents, clarifications, and public statements.
  • Alleged affair with Govinda.
  • Rivalry with Aishwarya Rai.
  • Spat with Vivek Oberoi.
  • Cold War with Jaya Bachchan.
  • Comment on MeToo.
Rani Mukerji Controversies

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Last updated at: June 4, 2026

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This profile was researched by Jitendra Singh using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.

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