All Hail RANI!!

A decade ago, if someone had pointed to Rani Mukherji and said she would be the No. 1 Heroine some day, not a soul would have believed it. However, the petite, light-eyed, intense actress has proved that her girl next door looks can capture the hearts of Indian movie goers just like the seductive looks of Madhuri or Sridevi could.

Long ago, glamorous heroines like Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit ruled the Bollywood marquee.

Kajol, with her spontaneous acting style, almost made it but threw it all up for marriage. Now, an unlikely candidate, Rani Mukherji, has become the top heroine of Bollywood.

For the past couple of years, Rani has been part of some of the biggest blockbusters with Bunty Aur Babli being her most recent hit film. And her fan list reads like a Who's Who � Priyanka Gandhi and Manmohan Singh! Mukherji has been seen with the country�s most powerful. Aamir Khan, no slouch in the acting department himself, is all praise for her acting prowess in his most recent film, Mangal Pandey. It was with Aamir that Rani took her baby steps towards stardom with the hit song AatiKya Khandala in Ghulam.

She chose to play a courtesan in MangalPandey over a young, innocent widow. But then, Rani has always been adventurous. Only Rani dared play Shahrukh Khans first love in KuchKuch Hota Hai with Kajol playing the role of his friend who secretly falls in love with him. She proved that she could hold her own even among the most seasoned stars.

Though Rani comes from a filmi family and Kajol is her cousin, it was only because she had to support her family that she dropped out of school and act. She made some very forgettable films. After delivering hits with Ghulam and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, she acted in flop after flop until Saathiya and Chalte Chalte came along. She played a Pakistani lawyer in Veer Zaara. Now,

Black, in which she starred in a Helen Keller-like opposite Amitabh Bachchan and more recently, Paheli and Bunty Aur Babli, have consolidated her position as a thinking actress.

Having acted with all the leading heroes of Bollywood, Rani is now working in Ravi Chopras Babul where she plays a young widow. Now, we know why she opted out of the widows role in Mangal Pandey � Rani Mukherji does not like repeating herself. No surprise then that the actress has been termed Indias most versatile actress and has managed to become �Heroine No. 1!

Rani's an AUNT!!!!

Rani Mukherjee will have a new role now, that of a doting aunt off screen. Her sister-in-law has recently delivered a little baby girl. The entire Mukherjee house is abuzz with laughter and celebration, as this is the first grandchild in the family. Rani and her brother Raja Mukherjee were both present throughout the delivery at the hospital. Says the proud doting father “We were all waiting for this big moment and it has finally happened. The entire family including Rani was present at the hospital during the delivery. Both the baby and mother, Jyoti are fine.”

The baby girl was born on 8 May in a city hospital. Rani who is particularly close to her sister-in-law wanted to be present for the delivery and share in the joy and happiness of both parents. The Mukherjees have short listed a few names for the baby, but will decide one quickly. They hope to give the baby a beautiful Bengali name. Jyoti who is an actress had a normal delivery. Brother Raja claims it was an extremely overwhelming moment for Rani and himself. They are overjoyed to see the newest member of their family.

Raja Mukherjee says, “At first glance she seems like a mixture of Jyoti, Rani and me. But I have to admit her eyes are definitely like Rani’s light eyes.” Raja is a television producer, he is currently working on two serials, but he says “Now I will take paternity leave. I want to spend as much time as possible with the baby. It’s celebration time.” Rani was overjoyed on seeing the baby and says “I couldn’t believe that I was holding a new born baby. It is indeed such a divine feeling.” Rani had already shopped for the baby, much before the delivery. She says “She is the first baby in our family after so many years; I did not know whether it would be a girl or a boy, so I shopped for both.” Rani is of the opinion that the baby will definitely look gorgeous as she is her niece.

Rani who has just wrapped up the shooting for Karan Johar’s film ‘Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna’ has finally taken some time off, to be present for her sister-in-law’s delivery. The actress will also be seen in Ravi Chopra’s Baabul opposite Salman Khan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya and Ramgopal Varma’s remake of Basanti.

Rani and Ben Afflect???? what????

MUMBAI: Rani Mukherjee might soon be seen with Ben Affleck in a new film. Or will her co-star be Ethan Hawke?

The movie in question is "Bombay California", a love story by avant-garde director Dev Benegal, who shot to fame with the brilliant "Split Wide Open".

After making a well-received documentary on Shabana Azmi, Benegal is back at a feature. It's a romantic comedy in English with three characters - a man, a woman and an Ambassador car.

It'll feature Rani with either Ben Affleck or Ethan Hawke. Both the Hollywood pinup idols have apparently consented, but Affleck is more likely to be Rani's co-star.

"J Lo had better watch out!" laughs Benegal referring to the singer who is the real life love interest of Affleck.

being a mom?

Her new film made Rani Mukherjee think of marriage and children, the Indian actress told the weekly newspaper Screen.

Rani stars with Saif Ali Khan in the film Ta Ra Rum Pum that opens today in the UAE, a day ahead of India. Earlier, Rani had paired successfully with Saif in the rom com Hum Tum.

Ta Ra Rum Pum is about the couple trying to save their marriage after Khan, a racing car driver, is seriously injured in a car accident.

'Smiling face'

Rani, 29, told the newspaper playing a mother was a wonderful experience.

"It made me feel that seven years down the line I would be like that or probably if I had married early and had kids early,
by now I would be the mother of two kids," she said.

She described her new character as a typical woman "who can face tough times with courage and a smiling face".

.....uh oh! oh Raja!

Raja Mukherjee, Rani's brother has been getting into some trouble! Raja Mukherjee, brother of actress Rani Mukherjee, is in trouble over an alleged cheating case, currently being investigated by the Goregaon police. Goregaon-based production house Goldmines Media Limited have alleged in their complaint that Raja Mukherjee manipulated the company’s funds on the pretext of shooting a serial for a television channel. Advocate Ashok Saragoi, representing the production house, said Mukherjee had approached his clients seeking financial help to produce a daily soap titled Pratima to be aired on Sahara Manoranjan Channel some time next year. Through his company J R Entertainers at Andheri (W), Mukherjee had entered into an agreement with the TV channel for production of the soap and approached his client seeking Rs 50 lakh for co-producing the serial on certain terms and conditions, said Saragoi. Between September and October 2003, the complainants paid Mukherjee around Rs 35.5 lakh, including cash payment of Rs 6 lakh for shooting expenses. However, at the time of submitting vouchers, the complainants pointed out to Mukherjee that the figures in bills submitted by him had been manipulated (he had allegedly shown more expenditure than had been actually incurred). It was learnt that Mukherjee had used a sum of Rs 78,000 on expenses other than shooting. A fresh memorandum of understanding was signed, but the misappropriation allegedly did not stop and the company reported the matter to the Borivali Metropolitan Magistrate Court, who instructed police to investigate the case. Manish Shah, managing director of Goldmines Media Ltd, said, “Raja has violated all the clauses in the memorandum of understanding. I will fight till the end for the company’s right.” Additional commissioner of police (north region) Madhu Shinde confirmed that a case has been registered and that the matter was being investigated. Numerous attempts to reach Raja Mukherjee yielded no result. His sister Rani Mukherjee refused to comment on the issue.

Saawariya

Rani has taken a role as a prostitute in the upcoming movie Saawariya.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya is said to be based on a short story titled White Nights written by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The film is a musical set in the British Raj, shot in the location of Simla. Saawariya has been in news for long since it will launch two star kids, Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. The film also stars Salman Khan and Rani Mukherjee. Rani plays the role of a prostitute named Gulab in the film.

In the short story, the protagonist is young 26 year old man who is a dreamer. He comes across a young lady at St. Petersburg and their story begins. The story is named White Nights as it is actually a weather phenomenon in St. Petersburg when days are as bright as night. The short story is based on four nights that the protagonists spend together.

Knowing the original story, it seems like Bhansali has chosen the location of Simla and the British Raj era to recreate the same effect in India. White Nights has been adapted into films many times in European and American Cinema. In fact, one of its Hollywood remakes released in 2005. Now it is for us to wait and watch how Sanjay Leela Bhansali re-creates White Nights in India.

Is this LOVE?

It's official now… All her denials of a love life is total humbug Rani is in love and how! And in this case instead of love bites, it's the paw marks that let out the secret They lick, lap and love her Simba and Tintin, the two tyrants that Rani both, scolds and spoils. We had recently been to interview the actor at her Yari Road residence and that's when we caught sight of her paw-pair! Must say, they looked adorable. A huge Labrador named 'Tin Tin' and a spitz who Rani calls, Simba. “I have the most demented dogs anyone could have ever asked for!” exclaims Rani watching the playful Simba fool around. “Simba is such a devil!” she remarks. “At times all he wants to do is lie in my lap like a floppy. You should watch him do that. He won't move a single muscle in his body, feels like a lump! And then there are times when he will just not rest. He is all over the place. Try getting a hold on him and he crawls and hides under the table. Such a mischief maker, I tell you” she smiles eyeing him follow TinTin around. She always loved animals? “Absolutely, actually I had this dog of 15 years, Brownie. He died recently and when my family realized that I just couldn't tide over the loss, my sister-in-law Jyoti bought me these twin troubles” she smiles. “TinTin is better behaved. He just wants to be pampered all the time. I will be in and out of the house ten times a day and yet, but each time I ring the door bell, he'll come yelping!” “And before I know, he is all over me, licking me face, feet, hands, there is just no stopping” the bong actress says fondly. “But I can no longer pick him up. He weighs a good chunk and is a tall dog. So we try doing a little walky, but I don't think that interests him too much. He eventually bullies me into picking him” she says running her hand on him. “But he is a real badmaash. Simba came in a 2 months after him. And trust me, this guy was so jealous. He didn't eat for 10 days at a length. But now when I see them, I can't help but laugh. They an item together, reminds me of Tom and Jerry!” Rani ends.

Shedding the pounds for a movie role....

Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee put herself through grinding workouts so she could slip into a miniskirt for a new movie, a newspaper reported Thursday.

"If I had put on those short skirts looking the way I did earlier, I'd have looked pretty stupid," Mukherjee told the Mumbai Mirror newspaper in an interview published Thursday. "I knew I had to get seriously slim."

Mukherjee said she gave her gym instructor a hard time because she was focused on losing weight for a role that takes her from a college student to a mother of two.

"I made my trainer's life a living hell. I don't think he has ever had a more demanding client," she said.

The weight training and exercise paid off.

"I got slim," she said. "That's the magic mantra."

In the movie "Tara Rum Pum," scheduled for release next week, Mukherjee and popular Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan play college sweethearts whose marriage hits trouble when Khan is seriously injured in an accident.

Mukherjee, known as one of India's most talented actresses, has starred in several hits, including "Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna" or "Never Say Goodbye" and "Bunty aur (and) Babli."

Where'd she go???

Wonder why Rani Mukherjee who was on the pinnacle of her career just dropped off from the whole Bollywood scene? While many feel that Mukherjee's withdrawal was due to a certain Chopra, the actress begs to differ. Here is an interview of her:

"I really don't like to let the world know what I'm doing every day of my life. I was not hiding anywhere. The truth is I was shooting in New York for (Siddharth Anand's) 'Tara Rum Pum',' Rani told IANS.

'Do you know, Siddharth was with me in school? He had earlier assisted Kunal Kohli on 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge'. And now he was directing me! As for Saif Ali Khan, how he has evolved since 'Hum Tum'! He's such a focussed and committed actor!'

Explaining her suddenly reclusive status, Rani said: 'I was completely cut off from Mumbai in New York. It was fun to be on my own. And when I got homesick, my parents visited me. When I'm on location abroad, I generally like to remain totally cut off.

'This time my absence seemed glaring because I was not present for the release of a major film like 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' (KANK). Everyone wondered why I wasn't here to promote it.'

Far away in New York, Rani really bonded with choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant.

'She wasn't just my choreographer there, but also my companion,' said Rani emotionally.

Since she hasn't really spoken about her role as the confused wife in KANK, Rani does so now.

'Why is it that a wife must be happy just because her husband is seemingly perfect and happy with her? What if the woman finds love after finding this supposedly perfect husband? A man can find passion outside marriage no matter how attentive his wife is. But a woman doing the same is unacceptable.

'I think we need to salute Karan Johar for dealing with the very important issue of passionless marriages in urban settings with such maturity. I'm very proud of being in KANK.'

And she's equally proud of 'Baabul'.

'You know, people often talk about the daughter-in-law being equal in status to the daughter. But does anyone actually believe in this? My father-in-law in 'Baabul' does. I think audiences got to see all all-new side of me and Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan) after 'Black' and KANK in the film.'

The stressful situation in Varanasi while shooting for Pradeep Sarkar's untitled film took its toll on Rani and she fell ill.

This was Rani's third film to be shot in the holy city.

'And why the stress? Can you believe that they burnt my photographs in Varanasi? What have I done? I wasn't even aware of what had transpired before I arrived for the press conference. I came to know there was some kind of a scuffle.

'I came there after shooting, hot and tired and in no mood to answer personal questions. What was so wrong if I said my marriage is my parents' concern? I really feel men get intimidated by women who assert themselves, specially if the woman happens to be Bengali.'

Rani even apologized for her behavior at the conference but it didn't seem enough.

'I was asked to say sorry for my behavior at the press conference, which I did. Now they're turning it around to say I didn't say sorry properly. They're saying, 'We're going to break Rani's bangles.' They've even named the film 'Choodiyan', for god knows what reason.

'The people who think my sorry isn't good enough, let me tell them I'm a well brought-up girl. If you talk decently with me I'm humble. And for their information, I'm a UP girl too. My father is from Jhansi. So there.'

Amidst all this, pandemonium Rani is delighted by the fact that the local authorities love her performances in 'Bunty Aur Babli' and 'Black'.

'They're going on and on about my contrasting performances in the two. That feels good, specially when you're being hammered for no reason.'

Speaking of 'Black', talk veers to Sanjay Bhansali's 'Saawariya', for which Rani has completed a schedule with her favourite director.

'Since I've been keeping a low-profile, people have been making up stories about how I play a courtesan in 'Saawariya'. No such thing! Let the film be released and everyone will see what we have done together.'

Talking about her friendship with Bhansali, Rani said: 'There're very few relationships in the industry that go way beyond work. I'm there for Bhansali and his mother even if we don't work together again. But what I'd really like as a greedy actress is for him to make another film with me and Amit uncle (Amitabh Bachchan).'

Amit uncle brings Rani to Jaya aunty.

'I've always admired Jaya aunty's work. I looked forward to work with her, and now it's happened,' she said.
IANS

Random fun links

Quiz: Which Rani character are you?

http://www.quizilla.com/users/hitenworld/quizzes/Which%20Rani%20%20movie%20character%20are%20you



I couldn't figure out how to upload videos so here are the links.....

this one is a Nestle commercial featuring Rani

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nmo165TPs8



This one is a Bollywood Pepsi commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bebjEyoy9OE

horoscope

Today you might find yourself playing devil's advocate a lot more than you usually do. Conflict can sometimes be scary for you, but right now you're eager to hear people defend their beliefs and to have them try to persuade you. You're not afraid of confrontation -- in fact, it will make you feel empowered. It's a great day for a debate or a conversation with someone who intimidates you.


Tommarow:
If you aren't careful, your cautious nature could hamper your progress today. Taking too long to ponder all your options, worrying that something could go wrong, and dithering about when to make your move are all sure ways to miss out on a very exciting opportunity. Today is a day for action! Whether it's an invitation to a coffee date or a new work project, say yes!

askmen.com

According to AskMen.com Rani Mukherjee recived an overall rating of 75, some of her other rating included...

Personality and Talent.......74
sexiness........................79
accomplishments and fame...........74
Natural beauty.............80
personal style...............70



Even though she's India's leading actress, Rani Mukherjee prefers the tranquility of home and family life to the glamorous, fast-paced existence of today's average movie star. She claims to neither drink nor indulge in other body-abusing activities, and she avoids involving herself in sordid affairs of the heart, but she's does list dancing as her favorite hobby, so she's not a total party pooper. She's done her best to leave her private life as off-limits to the media as possible, but is frequently put on the defensive when a rumored romance or feud between herself and other Bollywood stars hits the gossip pages.

As important as her life away from the camera is to her, Rani Mukherjee is equally passionate about her work and career. She appears in several movies per year, and enjoys the peripheral aspects of the business such as attending premieres, film festivals and awards ceremonies. The countless awards she's received for her acting performances demonstrate that she is as talented a thespian as she is popular.


The very voluptuous Rani is as sexy as she is successful in her native India. We may not have been following her career as closely as her millions of fans and admirers, but just one look at her feminine splendor and we understand why she's such a sensation in places where her movies are shown. A full body shot of her shapely magnificence on a movie poster would be enough to pack a cinema with avid male groupies. Rani is known for her sensual, husky voice, which makes her all the more enticing.

Numerology

Rani's Life Path Number.... is 7, she was born march 21 1978... if i did this correctly it would be 7, this is what it says about her..

The Life Path 7 suggests that you entered this plane with a gift for investigation, analysis, and keen observation. You are a thinker of the first order. You evaluate situations very quickly, and with amazing accuracy. As a result, you are thorough and complete in your work, the perfectionist who expects everyone else to meet a high standard of performance, too.

A Life Path 7 person is a peaceful and affectionate soul. But you guard your connection to people carefully. It's easy for you to detect deception and recognize insincere people, and you avoid them. You aren't one to have a wide circle of friends, but once you accept someone as a friend, it's for life. It's as if you must get to know someone a lot better before you allow the wall surrounding you to be penetrated. Chances are you are a very charming and refined individual with great poise and a quick wit. Nonetheless, there is an exclusiveness about you. You probably aren't a very social person. Your reserve is often taken to be aloofness, but actually, it's not that at all. It is merely a cover up for your basic feeling of insecurity. There's no rush, It takes time for you to warm up to new friends. Clubs and organizations hold little interest for you; you are not a joiner.

You actually like being alone and away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. In many ways, you would have fit in better in much earlier times when the pace of life was less hectic. You need a good deal of quiet time to be with your own inner thoughts and dreams. You dislike crowds, noise, distractions, and confusion.

The overwhelming strength of the number 7 is reflected in the depth of thinking that is shown; you will garner knowledge from practically every source that you find. Intellectual, scientific, and studious, you don't accept a premise until you have dissected the subject and arrived at your own independent conclusion.

This is a very spiritual number and it often denotes a sort of spiritual wisdom that becomes apparent at a fairly early age. A built in inner guide providing a strong sense of intuition may set you up as being a law unto yourself. Whatever spiritual position you take, whether traditional or bizarre, you will cling to it with fervor. Once you have decided an issue, it is almost impossible to get you to revisit the question. Adaptability is not your style, and change for you is a rarity.

You rely heavily on your experiences and your intuition, rather than accepting advice from someone. Your hunches usually prove to be very accurate, and knowing this, you follow the directions they seem to guide.

In the most negative use of the 7 energies, you can become very pessimistic, lackadaisical, quarrelsome, and secretive. A Life Path 7 individual who is not living life fully and gaining through experiences, is a hard person to live with because of a serious lack of consideration for others. There is such a negative attitude. Indeed, operating on the negative side of the 7 can produce a very selfish and spoiled individual and living with one can be a challenge. This may be why some 7s actually prefer living alone. If you have any of the negative traits they are very difficult to get rid of because you tend to feel that the world really does owe you a living or that in some way you are not being fairly treated.

Fortunately, the negative 7 is not the typical 7, at least not without some mitigating positive traits. This number is one that seems to have some major shifts from highs to lows. Stability in feelings may be elusive for you.

Controversies

In June 2005, Mukherjee was widely criticized following the publication of an interview with Bristish newspaper Desi Xpress. Mukherjee was asked to name her idol and she replied, "Adolf Hitler". However, in an interview with TimesNow a year later, she denied ever mentioning Hitler's name.

In November 2006, Mukherjee was shooting a film inVaranasi when avid fans crowded the set. Security personnel beat the crowd back with sticks. A media storm followed as various groups insisted that Mukherjee should have stopped the security guards. Mukherjee later issued a guarded apology.

Humanitarian Work

Besides acting in films, Mukherjee has associated herself with several other commercial and non-profit organizations. In March 2004, Mukherjee visited the sandy dunes of Rajasthan to boost the morales of the jawans. It was for a show where entertainers and stars visit Indian troops in far-flung regions to encourage them along with the NDTV team.

She was highly involved in the Temptations 2005 show in New Delhi. The actress helped to raise funds for the National Centre For Promotional of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), a leading disabled rights' group. Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra were also amongst the many who contributed to this cause.

In 2006, Mukherjee celebrated her birthday with the students of the Helen Keller Institute for the Deaf and Blind, whom she had befriended while doing research for her role as a blind and deaf girl in Black. She has given due credit for her award-winning performance in that movie to the students.

Ms. Mukherjee donated her prize money, her half-share of 50 lakh rupees from her 2007 appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati with Preity Zinta, to the Holy Family Hospital.She said that this institution looks after children with heart problems which is a major setback in India.

Scandelous!

I found some interesting gossip on the interenet. There is a rumor that Rani Mukherjee slept with a bollywood director.... Shakti Kapoor!!!!!

The director actully said this himself but is it really true?? that is the questions to be asked. Bollywood experts say it does not matter is it is fact or fiction. They say it is common in the entertainment world. What the concern should be is the fuss about how the lovely actresses do not kiss on the big screen, leading a dignified life and so on. Shakti Kapoor may have unknowlingly revealed bollywoods real picture. It is bollywood afterall. Some of the rumors probably happen but not all of them clearly. Its bollywood the actors and actresses are going to be exploited and sometimes its not going to matter what the truth is. Its a tough world but i guess that comes with the fame.

Rani Quotes

You sign two films with a hero and it's said you're having a scene with him. Please, the only scenes I'm into are in front of the camera.


Why should I try to imitate Kajol? I am not a mimicry artist.


It's frustrating for the media to see me going about my work like Florence Nightingale - They'd like me to be Rangeeli Rani.


I'd never trade my dad's house, even for Buckingham Palace. I'm very sentimental about living with my parents.


I'd rather have a room full of cuddly teddy bears than a diamond necklace in a safe deposit locker.


The kiss with Kamal Haasan (in Hey! Ram) was mechanical. He was constantly checking the right angle. Where was the passion?


I don't party, I don't get drunk and I don't have affairs. So all my passion goes into my work.



Kamal Hassan re-invented the actress in me after the 'Hey Ram' experience


When Karan wanted my voice to be dubbed for 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', I really thought tat it was bad and very husky and rough, but slowly I worked to improve my diction, and am now quite comfortable with it


I can't go upto everyone and tell people, please don't write or talk about Govinda or me. He is a friend, just like Preity is.

Fun Facts

Miss Mukherjee has appeared in commercial ads ranging from Lux Soap to Fanta's Orange Soda. She began her film career with the Bengali film Biyar Phool. Her Hindi film career, however, began in 1997 at the age of 19 in Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat with Shadaab Khan. Although this film didn't receive the desired triumph she hoped for, Rani overcame the disappointment and became a household name the following year. Everyone soon began singing Aati Kya Khandala from the movie Ghulam, where she played opposite another actor named Khan, Aamir, this time. That year she also won Filmfare's Best Supporting Actress Award for her role as Tina Malhotra in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, where she played opposite yet another famous Khan - Shah Rukh. But this would not be their last shared stage as co-stars. Five years and some sixteen films later, Aziz Mirza brought them together again for this summer's blockbuster hit, Chalte Chalte.

"Keep smiling and spread the word of love, as it always grows!" ~ her philosphy about life

Romance

Rani Mukherjee has been sneeking around with director Aditya Chopra. They met during the making of Hum Tum. Aditya has been married to Payal Khanna. They have been married for five years. The couple lead a private life and would rarely be seen out in the bollywood world. Aditya filed for divorce the other day. He is going to pay Payal a huge amount of alimony. His father seemes to be supporting his son while his mother is supporting Payal.

After the divorce is over he is planning on marrying Rani.

The couple has become famous for their physical proximity towards each other. Aditya even accompanies Rani on all her script reading sessions advising her on prospects with the new potential projects.

"Rani Mukherjee, who was close to both Aditya and Abhishek, felt a bit insecure after Abhishek started dating Ash. Now that Aditya has officially filed for divorce, Rani could finally see herself as the next queen of this versatile Chopra family. "

LA CASA

Rani Mukherji bought a sprawling bungalow in Juhu two years ago, close to Bachchans's Jalsa. Now, the renovation is almost done and the family will move in soon. "Rani is extremely fond of the sea, so she wanted a bungalow close to it. Juhu is a very convenient location. She will move in soon," says a close friend of the Mukherjis. According to the grapevine, Twinkle Khanna has been requested to do the interiors of her bungalow. "Rani is very particular about interior design.She loves space, and hates rooms that are filled stacked with antiques and showpieces. Twinkle has also done up Rani's room at her Yari Road apartment. And Rani likes her work," says the friend. Rani's brother Raja and his wife Jyoti will continue to occupy the Yari Road house, while Rani will shift to Juhu along with her parents.

She has taken extremly high security precautions. Trained gaurds stand outside her building at night and no one is allowed inside unless they have a full background check done. The other tenents of the buliding do not complain about the high security, infact they appreciate, they feel very safe and secure.

Filmography

1. Saawariya (2007) (in production) .... Gulab
2. London Dreams (2007) (filming)
3. Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007) (post-production)
   
   
4. Baabul (2006) .... Malvika Talwar
5. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) .... Maya Talwar
   ... aka Kank (India: Hindi title: informal short title)
   ... aka Never Say Goodbye (USA: informal English title)
6. The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005) (as Rani Mukerji) .... Heera
   ... aka Mangal Pandey (India: Hindi title)
   ... aka Mangal Pandey: The Rising (India: English title)
7. Paheli (2005) .... Lachchi
   ... aka The Riddle (International: English title)
8. Bunty Aur Babli (2005) .... Vimmi/Babli
9. Black (2005) .... Michelle McNally
10. Veer-Zaara (2004) (as Rani Mukerji) .... Saamiya Siddiqui
    ... aka Yash Chopra's Veer-Zaara (India: English title: complete title)
11. Hum Tum (2004) (as Rani Mukerji) .... Rhea Prakash
12. Yuva (2004) .... Sashi Biswas
    ... aka The Youth (International: English title)
13. LOC: Kargil (2003) .... Hema
    ... aka L.O.C. (India: Hindi title: promotional abbreviation)
14. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) .... Special Appearance
    ... aka Tomorrow May Never Come (USA: informal literal English title)
    ... aka Tomorrow May Not Be (USA: DVD box title)
15. Chori Chori (2003) .... Khushi
16. Calcutta Mail (2003) .... Bulbul/Reema
17. Chalte Chalte (2003) .... Priya Chopra
18. Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002) (as Rani Mukherji) .... Sapna
19. Saathiya (2002) (as Rani Mukerji) .... Suhani Sharma
20. Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) .... Pooja Sahani
    ... aka Let's Be Friends! (informal literal English title)
21. Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) (as Rani Mukharjee) .... Payal Khurana
22. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) .... Naina
    ... aka Happiness & Tears (USA: DVD box title)
    ... aka K3G (India: Hindi title: informal short title)
    ... aka KKKG (India: Hindi title: informal short title)
    ... aka Sometimes Happiness, Sometimes Sorrow (International: English title)
    ... aka Sometimes Happy, Sometimes Sad (Europe: English title)
23. Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) .... Manjari
24. Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001) .... Pooja
25. Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) .... Priya Malhotra
26. Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000) .... Priya Sharma
27. Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... (2000) .... Pooja Oberoi
28. Bichhoo (2000) .... Kiran Bali
29. Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) .... Anjali Khanna
30. Hey Ram (2000) .... Aparna Ram
31. Badal (2000) .... Rani
    
    
32. Hello Brother (1999) .... Rani
33. Mann (1999) .... Sexy girl in song "Kali Nagin Ke"
34. Mehndi (1998) (as Rani Mukherji) .... Pooja
35. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) (as Rani Mukherji) .... Tina Malhotra
    ... aka KKHH (India: Hindi title: informal short title)
    ... aka Something Is Happening (UK)
36. Ghulam (1998) .... Alisha
37. Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat (1997) .... Mala

Ta Ra Rum Pum

TA RA RUM PUM

In Rani's upcoming movie Ta Ra Rum Pum, she "sheds her simple look for a glamourous one". This time around instead of traditonal sari, lengas she has more of a western look. It is a rare occasion to see her in western outfits. Her hair is done very differently, something new and different that the audience has not seen before. Prity Zinta was orginally supposed to play the role but the director thought that Rani was more suited for the part. This moive is a light hearted comedy for all audiences.

Her next film...

SAAWARIYA

Rani's next film is called Saawariya. This is movie is currently in production and is set to be released early november 2007. The cast Includes the following:

Rani Mukherjee as Gulab

Ranbir Kapoor as Raj

Sonam Kapor

Salman Khan special apperance

LONDON DREAMS

Rani's staring in an upcoming musical called London Dreams. The movie status is filming. Credited cast includes

Priyanka Chopra

Urmila Matondkar

Ajay Devgan

Salman Khan

Rani Mukherjee

London Dreams is directed and prduced by Rajkuman Santoshi. The movie is about a rock band in England. Primarily shot in England but also in India.

TA RA RUM PUM

Rani just completed the movie Ta Ra Rum Pum directe by Siddharth Anand. It is a family romantic comedy. Rani and Saif Ali Khan are the main stars of the film. Hindi and English are both used in the film. The filming locations include: North Carolina, NYC, Maryland, New jersey and Connecticut.

Background Information

Date of Birth: March 21, 1978
Birthplace: Bengal, India
Sometimes Credited as: Rani Mukerji, Rani Mukharjee, Rani Mukherji
Height: 5'2
Known for: Husky voice and known as the "Queen of Bollywood"
Daughter of director Ram Mukherjee

Rani's Favorites

comic: Archie and Donald Duck
outfit: Anything comfortable
hobby: Dancing
food: Fish made by her mom.
holiday: Sikkim
gift: Diamond ring her dad gave her
film: Titanic
song:My Heart Will Go On ~Celine Dion
Perfume: Polo Sport


Breakthrough film: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

She has won 55 awards and there are many more to come. In 2006 she was named the number one actress in the Bollywood industry. Rani was included as one of the top ten people on the "Bollywood power list" in febuary according to Flimfare magazine. She was also the only women to be included on the list.

Rani started out as a model but became apart of the movie world through her famous cousin Kajol Mukherjee. Her Breakthrough film was called Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.This film debuted in 1998 but her debut film was Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat.

Her current film production is Saawariya which will come out sometime this year.