Rani Mukerji cherishes debut, marks 27 years in cinema

In 1997, Rani Mukerji made her grand debut in Bollywood with “Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat.” Since then, she has graced the silver screen with countless iconic performances. Throughout her remarkable and enduring career, Rani has showcased her exceptional versatility through her diverse roles. The actress recently celebrated her 27th year in the Hindi film industry.

Beaming with joy, Rani Mukerji openly shared her elation about this incredible journey. “It’s hard to believe that 27 years have flown by,” the actress remarked in a public statement.

 She quoted, “Just to think of Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, my first film, and what I learned in that film, is something that I will never forget. What I didn’t realize as a newcomer then, was the magical world of cinema that I was getting into because I wasn’t the regular wide-eyed person, who wanted to join cinema. It was something more like I was asked to do, told to do. So I got into it, and I did not understand much.” 

While Rani Mukerji once entertained the idea of a career in interior design, she acknowledges that choosing acting has allowed her to connect with the public on a profound level. She expresses gratitude for the unwavering support she has received throughout her 27-year career, acknowledging that it is a privilege that may not have been granted had she pursued a different path. She stated, “I have organically made a family, beyond my own family, which I think is very precious to me. Our fans don’t normally realize this but the adrenaline rush that we get when we see the love that they have for us, makes us strive harder.”

On the momentous day of her debut film’s release, Rani Mukerji was struggling with personal turmoil. Her family was weathering a storm, as her father underwent a critical heart operation. As she navigated the conflicting emotions of triumph and trepidation, she spoke candidly about the challenging circumstances that surrounded her debut,

“It also takes me back to the fact that my father was having a very important heart surgery at that time and I remember him going to the theatre to watch my first film in Gaiety Galaxy. On his way back from the hospital, he got discharged! I remember him weeping like a child in happiness after seeing the love I received from the audience when they clapped and whistled at my dialogues! That memory is something that will never leave me ever! His enthusiasm, his pride, and his love for me are beyond what I can explain verbally!!. Finally, his daughter became a movie star, something that he never would have imagined for me.”