5 Movies That Define Rani Mukherjee’s Career

Rani Mukherjee’s latest release Mardaani is getting rave reviews from critics and masses. The film might have some flaws but Rani’s performance is being hailed as flawless. So, as the actress basks in the glory of her recent success, let’s take a look at films that were a milestone in Rani’s career.

Michelle in Black

Rani delivered a brilliant act in the role of a visually challenged and hearing impaired Michelle, the protagonist in Black. She gave life to the pathos suffered by a physically handicapped person and immortalized ‘Michelle’ forever in the minds of the audience. Michelle was the most challenging and rewarding role of Rani’s career for which she bagged the most number of awards.

Meera Gaity in No One Killed Jessica

In this film based on the true story of Jessica Lal murder, Rani played the role of a fierce journalist with the F-word on the tip of her tongue. Rani superbly enacted the role of a meticulous journalist, who dared to challenge limits to unearth the real story behind headlines. She won the Filmfare award for the Best Supporting Actress; it came just when the naysayers were contemplating the end of her career.

Rhea in Hum Tum

This was another sensitive and matured performance from Rani. As Rhea in Hum Tum, she displayed a wide range of emotions as her character matured, from being a bubbly girl to that of a woman, in a span of 9 years. Her restrained persona and natural acting brought the character to life. Another highlight of the movie was her on-screen chemistry with Saif Ali Khan, which set the silversrcreen ablaze. She bagged the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the movie.

Saamiya Siddiqui in Veer Zaara

Despite playing the second lead, Rani Mukherjee left a lasting impression on audiences as Saamiya Siddiqui in Yash Chopra’s magnum opus Veer Zaara. She played an idealist Pakistani lawyer, who fights for an Indian soldier. Rani once again proved that she can bring out the best in any character. No wonder, she walked away with IIFA Award for the Best Supporting Actor – Female for Veer Zaara.

Suhaani in Saathiya

It was a girl-next-door character and Rani played it with élan. She was natural and spontaneous while playing a middle class Marathi girl caught in the cobwebs of love, marriage and the humdrum there after. What conflicts, ego hassles, and expectations could do to a marriage was beautifully depicted by Rani and Vivek in the movie. The movie was not only lapped up by the audiences but also won critical accailm. Rani won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for Saathiya.