Rani Mukerji is undoubtedly one of the most amazing performers in the Bollywood industry. She has often impressed her fans with her breakthrough performances in the industry. The actress has also been cited as a significant departure from previous screen portrayals of Indian women. The gorgeous lady is one of the most highest-paid Hindi film actresses and a winner of several awards and recognition. Today, as the actress turns a year old today, here are 5 powerful performances by the actress that has proved her versatility.
Rani Mukerji top 5 performances in Bollywood:
1. Hum Tum
‘Hum Tum’ is about the story of two people who met each other at different stages of their lives and thrives on them meeting again and again till they finally fall in love despite being absolute opposites. The movie stars Saif Ali Khan who plays a cartoonist Karan and a self-styled ladies’ man, whereas Rani aka Rhea is girl with strong values, and believes in love.
2. Black
‘Black’ is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Apart from Rani Mukerji, the movie also stars Amitabh Bachchan, with Shernaz Patel and Dhritiman Chatterjee in supporting roles. The film revolves around the story of Michelle McNally (Rani), a deaf-and-blind woman, and her relationship with her teacher Debraj Sahai (Bachchan), an elderly alcoholic teacher who himself later develops Alzheimer’s disease.
3. No One Killed Jessica
‘No One Killed Jessica’ stars Vidya Balan and Rani Mukerji, with Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Myra Karn in supporting roles. The film is based on the true story of model Jessica Lall who was shot dead in a restaurant and the campaign to bring her killer to justice. In the movie, Rani plays the character of a TV news reporter.
4. Mardaani
‘Mardaani’ revolves around Shivani Shivaji Roy (Rani Mukerji) a policewoman whose interest in the case of a kidnapped teenage girl leads her to uncover secrets of human trafficking by the Indian mafia. It also stars Jisshu Sengupta, Tahir Raj Bhasin, and Saanand Verma in supporting roles.
5. Hichki
‘Hichki’ is based on the adaptation of Brad Cohen’s 2005 autobiography ‘Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had.’ Rani plays the role of Naina Mathur, an aspiring teacher who suffers from Tourette Syndrome.
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