Rani Mukerji, who turns 46 in today, has played a diverse range of characters in her career.
Rani Mukerji carved her own path in her movie career spanning across more than two decades. The actor who made her Bollywood debut with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat has come a long way.
Rani has been part of both commercial and arthouse cinema and has always tried strike a fine balance while portraying diverse characters. Be it emoting hard-hitting sentiments or performing energetic dance or lip syncing romantic songs, she has always given it her best shot. However, the most unique aspect of her filmography is playing strong yet relatable women on-screen.
A glimpse at some of her iconic roles that broke stereotypes about female characters and storytelling in Indian cinema.
Rani portrayed Shashi, a Bengali housewife married to a goon named Lallan Singh hailing from Bihar in Yuva. Her on-screen chemistry with Abhishek Bachchan who portrays Lallan was spot-on in the Mani Ratnam directorial.
Apart from showcasing student politics, Rani’s depiction of a woman who chooses to stay in an abusive marriage was one of the crucial aspects of Yuva. Without any lengthy monologues, the actor brought a range of emotions women go through in a household fuelled by gun and violence.
Shashi’s character is neither a victim nor heroic as she chooses to make peace with a toxic spouse. However, the realism with which Rani has acted her part resonates with the audiences. There is a well-balanced approach which is neither glossy nor larger-than-life. A well-crafted narrative that did justice to Rani and Abhishek’s talent.
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