Rani Mukerji is often regarded as one of the most celebrated and influential actresses in the Indian cinema. With her lively personality, she continues to shine on and off the screen. Her brilliant acting and versatility has left a lasting impact every time she takes on a role. She has won several awards for her powerful performances, showcasing her ability to bring unforgettable and strong characters to life. As this gorgeous actress celebrates her birthday today, we bring you 8 of the most iconic roles that she has played that made her one of the most prominent actress in Bollywood.
Black: She played the role of a girl (name) who lost her eye sight and hearing due to illness. Her deeply immersive performance without lip-sync songs or dialogues brought the character to life. Her chemistry with Amitabh Bachchan’s character (Debraj Sahai) made it a powerful student-mentor tale.The movie inspiredmany actors and filmmakers to embrace experimental cinema.
Maardaani franchise: The character of Shivani Shivaji Roy, a fearless cop left a strong impact on the viewers. The films exposedpseudo-patriarchy and the flawed system that justifies gender crimes. The movies tackle issues like human trafficking and stalking with realism. Rani’s powerful performance as a tough cop set a new benchmark in the genre.
Hum Tum: Hereshe portrayed Rhea Prakash, a strong-willed and independent woman. Her character's relationship with Saif Ali Khan's Karan highlighted modern aspects between men and women. Rani’s performance earned her the Best Actress award underscoring her impactful portrayal.
Saathiya:Rani played the character of Suhani Sharma, a medical student who elopes with Aditya, played by Vivek Oberoi. Her performance captured the intricacies of love and marital challenges. The movie's depiction of relationships combined with Rani's compelling acting, made Suhani an iconic character in Bollywood.
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Here character Vibhavari Sahay, fondly called as Badki, a woman who sacrifices her dreams to support her family. Facing hardships, she takes difficult decisions for their survival. Her performance beautifully captured pain, strength and resilience. Her role made the film deeply emotional and impactful.
Talaash:Roshni, a grieving mother struggling with the loss of her son. Rani’s subtle performance added emotional depth to the film. She displayed pain and resilience with authenticity. Her character screen time was less but had a massive impact to the audience.
Yuva: Her portrayal of Shashi, a woman trapped in an abusive marriage was raw and impactful. Without dramatic monologues, she conveyed deep emotions, making her struggle painfully real. Her chemistry with Abhishek Bachchan and the film’s storyline made Shashi an unforgettable character.
Veer Zara:In Veer-Zaara, Rani Mukerji’s role as Pakistani lawyer Saamiya Siddiqui was both powerful and bold. Defending an Indian pilot accused of espionage, she displayed justice with humanity. Her performance added depth to the movie’s message of love beyond borders and made Saamiya a standout character.
It was very hard for us to shortlist these top 8 but we cannot miss her other remarkable performances in movies like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Chalte Chalte, Nayak, Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, Bunty aur Babli, Hichki, No One Killed Jessica, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna and many more. Which one is your favourite? And we wish Rani a very happy birthday.
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