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Rani Mukerji Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 March 1978

Age47 Years

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAditya Chopra

FamilyDaughter - Adira Chopra

Net worthRs 206 crore (in 2023)

Rani Mukerji Biography

Rani Mukerji is an Indian film actress from Mumbai whose career spans Bengali, Hindi and Tamil cinema. Known for transformative performances and a stringof

Early life and background

Rani Ram Mukerji was born on 21 March 1978 in Mumbai, where she was also raised. She completed her schooling at Maneckjee Cooper High School in Juhu and later graduated from SNDT Women's University with a degree in Home Science. Born into a family with strong ties to the film industry, her father Ram Mukherjee was a film director and founder of Filmalaya Studios, and her mother Krishna Mukherjee worked as a playback singer. She grew up in Mumbai and maintains that city as her hometown.

Career

Rani Mukerji began her acting career in the mid-1990s. Her earliest credited work includes a Bengali film appearance in Biyer Phool (1996) and her first Hindi feature, Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat (1996). She later worked in Tamil cinema as well, appearing in Hey Ram (2000). Early in her career she trained at Roshan Taneja’s acting institute and took classical Odissi dance training as a teenager, which informed some of her screen presence and performance choices.

Throughout the late 1990s and 2000s she established herself as a leading actress in Hindi cinema. Notable early and mainstream titles from that period include Ghulam (1998), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mehndi (1998), and Hello Brother (1999). She was cast opposite several of the industry’s top stars and collaborated repeatedly with actors such as Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan across multiple films. In addition to lead roles, she made memorable special appearances in popular song sequences from films like Mann (1999), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Om Shanti Om (2007), and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008).

Rani’s filmography demonstrates range: romantic roles, dramatic turns and action-thriller work. She has performed in dance concerts and stage productions, including touring shows billed as Temptation (2004, 2005 and Reloaded editions), and has appeared in documentaries relating to Indian cinema.

Accolades and recognition

Over her career she has received numerous industry awards and honours for acting. Her awards include multiple Filmfare Awards, including acting and critics’ recognitions, and a variety of honours from IIFA, Screen Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Stardust and others. She has been recognized repeatedly for performances in films such as Saathiya, Hum Tum, Black, Yuva, Veer-Zaara, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, No One Killed Jessica, Hichki and Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Internationally and institutionally, she has been honoured for contributions to cinema and related social causes, receiving invitations and felicitations from civic and cultural organizations.

Public profile

Rani Mukerji’s public image combines her film work with philanthropic and awareness efforts. She has been acknowledged by organisations such as PETA India and has been felicitated for contributions to issues raised through her films, for example recognition related to work on human trafficking awareness. She has also been a guest of honour at state and cultural events and has received honours at film festivals and award ceremonies both in India and abroad.

Personal life

Rani is married to filmmaker Aditya Chopra; the couple married on 21 April 2014 in southern Italy. They have a daughter, Adira Chopra. Her extended family includes members active in the film industry: her late father Ram Mukherjee, brother Raja Mukherjee and several cousins who are also actors and filmmakers.

Style and public interests

Rani is known for a distinct screen style and for a fondness for classical dance. Her listed physical profile includes a height of approximately 5'2" (158 cm), hazel green eyes and brown hair. She has been associated with a number of premium automobiles and designer items, and her public preferences include Bengali cuisine and travel, with Sikkim cited as a favored destination.

Latest updates

Recent recognitions in her career include awards and critics’ honours for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway across award seasons and film festivals, and continued acknowledgement from industry bodies. As a widely awarded actress with a multi-decade career, she remains active in public life through film-related appearances and honours.
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Recent Work

Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway

Performance that earned multiple critics' and festival awards

2023-2024
Hichki

Lead role that won Best Actress at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Bengali and Hindi films in 1996 and later worked in Tamil cinema.
  2. Multiple major Indian film awards including Filmfare, IIFA, Screen and Zee Cine honours.
  3. Performed in high-profile song sequences and large dance concerts and tours.
  4. Recognised internationally and honoured for contributions to cinema and social issues.
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Net Worth

Rs 206 crore (in 2023)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rani Mukerji born?

21 March 1978

What is Rani Mukerji known for?

Actor

What is Rani Mukerji’s marital status?

Married

Who is Rani Mukerji married to?

Aditya Chopra

What is Rani Mukerji’s net worth?

Rs 206 crore (in 2023)