Rani Mukerji Talking About Motherhood

Rani Mukerji took a two-year hiatus when she welcomed her first child Adira with husband Aditya Chopra. Now, as she juggles her work and family commitments, many are curious to know whether the actress is looking to expand her family.

Rani said that she is open to the idea of having a second child. Speaking at an event, she was quoted saying, “I can't have a huge family as I think I have missed the bus. I should have started long time ago. But I can always try for a second child.”

She also talked about her upcoming film and said that she was unsure about returning to the silver screen, but said that once she started work, she realized she wanted to do it.

Rani Mukherji endorses Shiksha campaign

After playing various roles on big screen, Bollywood actress Rani Mukherji is set for a new role in real life - she endorses ‘Shiksha’ programme and urges everyone to contribute to help educate as many people as possible. A global company has tied up with the NGO Child Rights and You (CRY) for Shiksha programme and under this some part of the proceeds generated from the sale of products like detergent powders and cosmetics will go for children’s education in the country. "School is as important as drinking water and education is as important as the air we breathe. So, I feel that initiatives like Shiksha that support the cause of education are incredible, and I feel we should all contribute even if it’s a little bit because if we do that India will have 100 per cent literacy rate one day," said Rani. "It’s my dream too that every child in India is educated because the way India is growing I don’t think without education, we can see a very bright future. So if we want a bright future for our country, I think education is foremost," she added. Rani, who described herself as "not such a studious student in school", also recommended that education should be made more interesting. "It’s very important to make education interesting and enjoyable so that students don’t drop out. Also, focus should not be only on academics. Alternate interests like painting, music, etc., should also be encouraged," she said. Also present at the event was Sharat Verma, marketing manager, of the company’s Indian wing. "Shiksha is not just an initiative, but a passion that we as an organisation strongly believe in. After touching the lives of 150,000 children, we are now helping build the future of India’s children by building 20 schools this year and aim to build another 20 in the coming year," he said. The company has tied up with other NGOs to spread this campaign. Shiksha has been successful in impacting 150,000 children thus far, in association with leading NGOs Round Table India (RTI), Child Rights and You (CRY), Navy Wives Welfare Association (NWWA), Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) among others.

Rani Mukherji: The new MD of Yash Raj Films

Bollywood’s latest blue-eyed boy Ranveer Singh might have won millions of heart with his happy-go-lucky Delhi-boy act in ‘Band Baaja Baraat’ but the actor is quite an amateur when it comes to improvisation. Apparently, while shooting for an episode with Anushka Sharma on KJo’s chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’, Ranveer accidentally referred to Rani Mukerji as ‘MD’ of YRF without taking her name. It seems Ranveer forgot that he has a three-film contract with Yash Raj Films. A source said, “The conversation on the show was between KJo and Anushka Sharma and Karan asked Anushka if she thought she could act better than all other actresses in the industry. Anushka said, “Yes, barring one. Before she could say who, Ranveer, who had been silent, blurted out the question, ‘MD?’ and before anyone else, KJo said, ‘Oh, let’s not go that path’.”

Interestingly, industry believes that Rani is the one calling shots at YRF, something which Ranveer accidentally confirmed. Though Anushka said that she was referring to Kareena Kapoor, the cat was finally out of the bag.

“It is known that ever since Rani has been dating Adi, the head honcho of YRF Films, she is one of the most feared people in Yash Raj Studios. She is believed to be one of the key decision makers in the YRF camp. Ranveer might have referred to Rani, hoping Anushka would name her and in turn impress Adi,” added the source.

Rani Mukherjee to get engaged in February

Rani Mukherjee is all set to tie knot with her ultimate man Aditya Chopra. Buzz has it that the duo will be getting engaged in February, next year and exchange wedding vows thereafter. The actress and the producer-director have been much in news for their “illegitimate relationship” and are now on the threshold of giving it a name. An insider revealed that the duo, who are very much in love will tie the knot early next year. And for the time being, the talented actress wants to keep the news of her marriage under wraps.

And now all we can do is wait and watch if the news of their marital union really turns out to be true or not this time around.

Rani to tie the knot in November

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif may have replaced Rani Mukerji as Aditya Chopra’s lucky mascot, but as far as the filmmaker’s personal life is concerned, Rani is still the reigning queen. According to the latest buzz, the Bong beauty has already decided to enter wedlock in November this year, but, the name of the lucky man hasn’t been disclosed yet.

However, since Rani’s allegedly dated Aditya Chopra in the past, it is being believed that Rani’s special someone should be none other than the talented filmmaker.

Grapevine says that Rani is expected to announce her marriage plans performing the traditional Mukerji family ‘Durga Puja’, which will take place in the month of October.

Till now, both Aditya and Rani have maintained their silence on their much-hyped link-up. Sources reveal that Aditya divorced his first wife to legalise his relationship with this Bong beauty.

Well, let’s see what happens. But we’re sure Rani must be desperately waiting for some excitement in her life.

Rani Mukherji faces Trauma

Rani Mukherji who has been off news lately was in for a huge shock yesterday, when her father was suddenly rushed to hospital.

Rani Mukherji’s father, Ram Mukherji, had to be admitted in the ICU of Jaslok Hospital. Ram Mukherji was suffering of chest pain and restlessness and he was immediately rushed to Jaslok Hospital. The family was extremely tensed but now Mr. Mukherji is said to be out of danger.

Rani’s brother Raja Mukherji said, “He has been a heart patient and it is one of those routine check-ups. He’s out of danger and there is nothing to worry about.”

Rani Mukherji got engaged

Yes, it is 100% true that Rani Mukherji got engaged and that too with Shahid Kapur. The duo has signed two films together and will be spending more time in each other's company in coming days. So, they are engaged… not personally but professionally!! Am I right? Shahid has been assigned as her co-star by Rani’s beau Aditya Chopra and director Priyadarshan. Though Rani will be romancing an actor younger in her age, the duo is expected to sizzle together in both the films.

Grapevine buzzes that Rani and Shahid will be featured in a very bold scene in Aditya's flick. It is true that Rani is in urgent need of a hit and boyfriend Aditya is leaving no stone unturned to bring smile on her face. Shahid had earlier worked with Priyan in Chup Chup Ke but Rani is going to work with him for the first time.

Shahid has worked with Priyan in Chup Chup Ke. At the time, there were reports of the filmmaker and the actor not gelling well on the sets of the movie. The film bombed, and they never worked together again. But it now appears they have sorted out their differences and are discussing the possibility of coming together for another movie soon.

Past record shows that old ladies romancing young guys are always a hit and Rani-Shahid is also moving in the same path. Ha.. ha.. ha.. !!

Rani Mukherji refuses cameo for Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Very recently Rani Mukherji was dropped from a high profile Titan watches ad campaign. Now she has refused a cameo in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’ new movie Chenab Gandhi.

Apparently Sanjay Leela Bhansali approached Rani Mukherji with the project. Rani said she will agree to be part of the movie provided she get the lead role.

But Bhansali offered her a cameo role in the venture Chenab Gandhi. The lead role was promised to Vidya Balan.

Rani has tired of playing cameos including one in Bhansali’s last picture Saawariya. She refused to play second lead in Chenab Gandhi to junior actress Vidya Balan.

Has Rani Mukherjee lost her magic

Under Yash Raj Films banner, Rani Mukherjee will be seen showering magic in Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic directed by Kunal Kohli, but in real life, she seems to have lost her magic. Her magic could not work on the audiences for either of her releases last year, be it Laaga Chunari Mein Daag or Saawariyan and now her magic has failed to work on her brands as well.

Apparently Nestle India has decided to part ways with Rani who was the brand ambassador for their Munch brand for the past four years. Buzz has it that Nestle felt Rani was too old for their image and hence they want to opt for a younger face.

If that wasn't bad enough, event Fanta, another brand which Rani used to endorse has also decided against renewing their contract with her. Well all we can say is that maybe Rani losing these brands now will open up doors for her with new brands very soon as we can't imagine Rani ever really losing her winning magic.

Rani Mukherji: Rise, Fall and Rise again

Over a decade ago in 1996, there stepped in a new girl into the industry, like umpteen others, with a film which in no way showed any class. The film was 'Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat' and the heroine was Rani Mukherjee (now Mukerji). Before debuting in a Hindi film she had already worked in a Bengali movie 'Biyer Phool' and did show some promise, but didn't really look pretty and tall enough to reach the top slot in Bollywood. And truly enough she had to wait for another two years before she got her next shot at films and this time opposite none other than superstar Aamir Khan in the hit 'Ghulam'. Rani struck it immediately and suddenly she turned the 'A' grade heroine as she bagged the Shah Rukh starrer 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (1999) after that. And though it was just a cameo, she was declared as the new 'it' girl in B-Town. She even bagged the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award for this role.

Rani worked with the next big Khan – Salman - within a year, stamping on the fact that she is indeed the choice of the big league, especially since the old queens like Kajol and Madhuri were phasing out.

The upward swing
She went on to act with other big stars like Govinda, Kamal Hassan, Anil Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan in the next couple of years. However, that stamp of class in her performance still eluded her and so did a single hit since 'KKHH' till a new director, Shaad Ali, gave a new direction to her career with 'Saathiya' which released in 2002. The film brought her both critical and commercial acclaim and Rani was suddenly the fancied Saathiya of every teenager. That film got her the Filmfare Best Actress award for the first time.

Times changed and Rani was suddenly capable enough to carry an entire film on her shoulders as well. And if 2002 have her one big hit, the next year gave her two of the biggest hits of recent times – 'Chalte Chalte' and 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' – both with Shah Rukh Khan. 'Chalte Chalte' got her the BBC Film Café Best Actress award. And while she appeared as the perfect Yash Raj baby who could shed tears at the word go, Rani Mukerji was also the actress who could be associated with the noir genre as she starred in films like 'Calcutta Mail'. She also showed that she could easily do other unconventional roles too in films like 'LOC Kargil', 'Yuva' and 'Paheli'. She was soon crowned the Rani (Queen) of Bollywood.

2004 saw two landmark performances from her – 'Yuva' and 'Hum Tum'. While 'Yuva' got her the best supporting actress award, 'Hum Tum' got her the award for best actress in a lead role, making it a clear sweep. She also became the first actor ever to do so. Kunal Kohli's 'Hum Tum' was also a landmark in terms of story telling. The year, in fact, was a landmark for Rani in personal measures too as it saw her linked to two heroes within a space of months – Abhishek Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan. The same year also saw her starring with Shah Rukh once again in Yash Chopra's last directorial 'Veer Zaara'.

The next year saw Rani coming up with what could be called her best performance till date in 'Black'. The black-robed deaf, dumb and blind character in the film opened the audience to a spellbinding experience winning her awards and appreciation galore. She won the best actress award for this movie yet again.

The year also saw the rumours of her link-up with Abhishek getting cemented further when they did some sensuous scenes for the movie 'Bunty Aur Babli', which incidentally, was directed by same director who gave her 'Saathiya'. She starred in a total of four films that year – each as big as the other. The other two being - 'Mangal Pandey: The Rising' with Aamir Khan and 'Paheli' with Shah Rukh Khan. What's important about 'The Rising' is that it was the first time that Rani played a prostitute. The film sunk.

With repeated success she became one of the biggest stars in the overseas market too. And stage show organisers poured in money for Rani Mukerji performances. She was a part of Shah Rukh's world tour Temptations. The association with Shah Rukh and Karan Johar continued along with a strengthening of friendship in 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', which became the highest grosser overseas till then. Rani was even voted heroine No.1 in a ranking by Filmfare.

The downward dip
But of late, especially post 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', success seems to be playing hide and seek with the queen bee. Her subsequent releases last year (2007) not only showed that she was losing the charm, but also getting repetitive. The year did give her a semi-success with 'Ta Ra Rum Pum', but the much hyped project 'Lagaa Chunari Mein Daag' and 'Saawariya' ended in a whimper. Worse, she played a prostitute in both the latter movies, creating an adverse impact on her good girl image.

Currently Rani is trying to recuperate from the blood drawn last year with her 'Hum Tum' director Kunal Kohli. Reports suggest that she is playing an angel this time in his untitled film. Let's hope with her angelic act Rani will be able to bounce back in the age of Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra.

Shahrukh, Rani, Katrina were Judged Favourites

Bollywood opinion poll, Star Gold's Idea Sabsey Favourite Kaun 2008 was recently held where nearly 1.5 million Bollywood fans across the country voted for their favourite stars.
The event was graced by Bollywood celebs performing that included Shahid Kapur, Katrina Kaif and Himesh Reshammiya. Hosted by Shilpa Shukla, Tanya Abrol and Chitrashi Rawat, the trio from Chak De! India also presented their act for the first time on the stage.

STAR India vice president marketing and communications Prem Kamath said, "Idea Sabsey Favourite Kaun has emerged as a true reflection and the only barometer of an actor's popularity as the winners are chosen solely by their fans. Indian Cinema has such an immense impact on the lives of people and that is evident by the overwhelming response that we have received year after year. I would like to thank the fans for their support to Star Gold and the Idea Sabsey Favorite Kaun 2008 and the stars for being here today to make this a special evening."

Katrina Kaif she performed on the songs from her biggest hit of this year Partner and her forthcoming movie Welcome. Shahid Kapoor performed on a medley from his latest hit, Jab We Met and Fool and Final. Reshammiya rendered songs from his debut movie – Aap Ka Suroor and strummed the theme tune from his forthcoming movie Karz.

All nominees and winners of the Idea Sabsey Favorite Kaun 2008 have been chosen by fans from across the world. The voting process for the awards covered 30 towns in India and over 60 countries internationally. Over 20, 84,342 votes were received via SMS, the internet, televoting and on ground city visits and retail outlet activation. source