Early work, until 1997
While in school at the age of 14, Mukerji did a cameo role in her father's Bengali film Biyar Phool (1992). Four years later, she played the protagonist of Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996). When the film was unsuccessful at the box office, Mukerji returned to college to complete her education.[2]
[edit] Breakthrough, 1998 - 2002
Mukerji's first release in 1998 was Ghulam opposite Aamir Khan, which did very well at the box office.[3] Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) came next, starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. The movie was a blockbuster and she received her first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actress category.[4]
After this she signed on several projects. Unfortunately, most of the movies did not do well at the box office.[5] However, Badal was one of the highest grossing films of 2000.[6]
The year also had her in the lead role of Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) opposite Hrithik Roshan which was her first film with India's biggest production house: Yash Raj Films. Although, the movie did not do well in India, it generated great business overseas, especially in the United Kingdom.[7] Mukerji's next release was Saathiya where she played a medical student who deals with the tensions and discontent of married life. The film was critically appreciated[8] and was amongst the top five grossing movies of the year.[9]
[edit] Success, 2003 - present
In 2003, her movie Chalte Chalte opposite Shah Rukh Khan was a hit.[10] She received various nominations for her acclaimed performance in the Best Actress category at all award ceremonies. Critic Taran Adarsh noted, "Rani Mukherji proved her mettle as an actress of calibre in Saathiya and in Chalte Chalte, she takes a step forward. She slips into the character with amazing ease, proving that she's a reservoir of talent. Looks-wise too, Rani has never looked as gorgeous as in this flick."[11]
Her last release of the year was Chori Chori. Mukerji played the protagonist and portrayed her first comic role.[12] Although the movie didn't do well, Mukerji's comic timing was praised.[13]
In 2004, Mukerji's performance as a Bengali housewife in Yuva won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. Although the film failed to do well,[14] her performance was critically acclaimed with one critic saying "the role demanded an actress of substance and Rani more than lives up to the expectations".[15] Her next film was the commercially successful Hum Tum, which won her the Filmfare Best Actress Award that year. Her last release of the year, Yash Chopra's Veer-Zaara, was the top grossing movie of the year.[16] Mukerji's performance as a Pakistani lawyer in the love saga was critically acclaimed[17] and earned her several awards. Critic, Taran Adarsh said "Rani Mukerji is a scene-stealer. The actress takes giant strides with this role, relying completely on her expressions to do her job".[18]
In 2005, Mukerji starred in four high-profile films: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black, Shaad Ali's Bunty Aur Babli, Amol Palekar's Paheli and Ketan Mehta's The Rising. Mukerji received critical acclaim for her performance in Black for which she collected many trophies in the category of "Best Actress" at various award ceremonies.[19][20] When Bhansali first came to Mukerji with the offer, she turned it down.[21] Mukerji stated that she was not confident enough to play such a role as she had no knowledge on the deaf and blind.[22] Once the director put faith in her, she agreed to do it and intensely studied sign language with professionals. To prepare for her role in Black, she had to go through six to seven months of training at the Helen Keller Institute in Mumbai.[23] Her performance was greeted with unaminous praise, with one critic saying "There's no denying that Rani delivers her best performance to date. With no dialogues in her lap, the actress conveys through expressions solely and what a terrific impact she makes. Here's a performance that should act as a reference guide for all aspiring actors".[24] Sita Menon from rediff.com said "It is a pure, performance-driven role, and Rani does it with a fluid maturity that is great to watch".[25]
Her next release, Bunty Aur Babli, surfaced as one of the biggest hits of the year.[26] The film though successful at the box office opened to mixed reviews. Critic, Shruti Bhasin commented "Rani Mukherji is very bubbly and vivacious"[27] whilst another critic said her character "hardly provided any traits".[28] Nevertheless, Mukerji received Best Actress nominations from the IIFA Awards[29] and Filmfare Awards.[30]
Mukerji was offered the lead role in Hollywood film, The Namesake but owing to clashing dates with Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, she could not commit to Mira Nair's project.[31] Mukerji had two releases in 2006. The first was Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, the film opened to mixed reviews but emerged as the most successful movie ever overseas.[32] Taran Adarsh noted about her performance, "Rani is remarkable yet again. In fact, if you consider Black to be her most memorable performance so far, then watch her in this film. This surpasses her work in Black or Veer-Zaara and Paheli. Her makeup as well as her overall appearance is tremendous. She's never looked as good before!"[33]
Mukerji's next release was B.R. Chopra's Baabul. Although much hyped, the movie did not do well at the box office in India[34] but proved to be a hit overseas.[35] Her role as a widow was appreciated.
Mukerji's first release of 2007 was Ta Ra Rum Pum where she played a mother for the first time on celluloid.[36] The movie was a semi-hit at the box office. Her performance as a pianist turned housewife was generally praised. One critic mentioned, "Rani enacts the role of the mother/wife proficiently". [37] Her next release of the year will be Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, produced by Yash Raj Films.
In recent times, Mukerji is collaborating with her brother to set up a Television studio
While in school at the age of 14, Mukerji did a cameo role in her father's Bengali film Biyar Phool (1992). Four years later, she played the protagonist of Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996). When the film was unsuccessful at the box office, Mukerji returned to college to complete her education.[2]
[edit] Breakthrough, 1998 - 2002
Mukerji's first release in 1998 was Ghulam opposite Aamir Khan, which did very well at the box office.[3] Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) came next, starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. The movie was a blockbuster and she received her first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actress category.[4]
After this she signed on several projects. Unfortunately, most of the movies did not do well at the box office.[5] However, Badal was one of the highest grossing films of 2000.[6]
The year also had her in the lead role of Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) opposite Hrithik Roshan which was her first film with India's biggest production house: Yash Raj Films. Although, the movie did not do well in India, it generated great business overseas, especially in the United Kingdom.[7] Mukerji's next release was Saathiya where she played a medical student who deals with the tensions and discontent of married life. The film was critically appreciated[8] and was amongst the top five grossing movies of the year.[9]
[edit] Success, 2003 - present
In 2003, her movie Chalte Chalte opposite Shah Rukh Khan was a hit.[10] She received various nominations for her acclaimed performance in the Best Actress category at all award ceremonies. Critic Taran Adarsh noted, "Rani Mukherji proved her mettle as an actress of calibre in Saathiya and in Chalte Chalte, she takes a step forward. She slips into the character with amazing ease, proving that she's a reservoir of talent. Looks-wise too, Rani has never looked as gorgeous as in this flick."[11]
Her last release of the year was Chori Chori. Mukerji played the protagonist and portrayed her first comic role.[12] Although the movie didn't do well, Mukerji's comic timing was praised.[13]
In 2004, Mukerji's performance as a Bengali housewife in Yuva won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. Although the film failed to do well,[14] her performance was critically acclaimed with one critic saying "the role demanded an actress of substance and Rani more than lives up to the expectations".[15] Her next film was the commercially successful Hum Tum, which won her the Filmfare Best Actress Award that year. Her last release of the year, Yash Chopra's Veer-Zaara, was the top grossing movie of the year.[16] Mukerji's performance as a Pakistani lawyer in the love saga was critically acclaimed[17] and earned her several awards. Critic, Taran Adarsh said "Rani Mukerji is a scene-stealer. The actress takes giant strides with this role, relying completely on her expressions to do her job".[18]
In 2005, Mukerji starred in four high-profile films: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black, Shaad Ali's Bunty Aur Babli, Amol Palekar's Paheli and Ketan Mehta's The Rising. Mukerji received critical acclaim for her performance in Black for which she collected many trophies in the category of "Best Actress" at various award ceremonies.[19][20] When Bhansali first came to Mukerji with the offer, she turned it down.[21] Mukerji stated that she was not confident enough to play such a role as she had no knowledge on the deaf and blind.[22] Once the director put faith in her, she agreed to do it and intensely studied sign language with professionals. To prepare for her role in Black, she had to go through six to seven months of training at the Helen Keller Institute in Mumbai.[23] Her performance was greeted with unaminous praise, with one critic saying "There's no denying that Rani delivers her best performance to date. With no dialogues in her lap, the actress conveys through expressions solely and what a terrific impact she makes. Here's a performance that should act as a reference guide for all aspiring actors".[24] Sita Menon from rediff.com said "It is a pure, performance-driven role, and Rani does it with a fluid maturity that is great to watch".[25]
Her next release, Bunty Aur Babli, surfaced as one of the biggest hits of the year.[26] The film though successful at the box office opened to mixed reviews. Critic, Shruti Bhasin commented "Rani Mukherji is very bubbly and vivacious"[27] whilst another critic said her character "hardly provided any traits".[28] Nevertheless, Mukerji received Best Actress nominations from the IIFA Awards[29] and Filmfare Awards.[30]
Mukerji was offered the lead role in Hollywood film, The Namesake but owing to clashing dates with Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, she could not commit to Mira Nair's project.[31] Mukerji had two releases in 2006. The first was Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, the film opened to mixed reviews but emerged as the most successful movie ever overseas.[32] Taran Adarsh noted about her performance, "Rani is remarkable yet again. In fact, if you consider Black to be her most memorable performance so far, then watch her in this film. This surpasses her work in Black or Veer-Zaara and Paheli. Her makeup as well as her overall appearance is tremendous. She's never looked as good before!"[33]
Mukerji's next release was B.R. Chopra's Baabul. Although much hyped, the movie did not do well at the box office in India[34] but proved to be a hit overseas.[35] Her role as a widow was appreciated.
Mukerji's first release of 2007 was Ta Ra Rum Pum where she played a mother for the first time on celluloid.[36] The movie was a semi-hit at the box office. Her performance as a pianist turned housewife was generally praised. One critic mentioned, "Rani enacts the role of the mother/wife proficiently". [37] Her next release of the year will be Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, produced by Yash Raj Films.
In recent times, Mukerji is collaborating with her brother to set up a Television studio
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ofcourse she is the bollywood queen.She has contributed to bollywood very much.
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