Once Insecure About Her Height & Complexion, This Actress Now Boasts 55+ Films & Rs 200 Cr Net Worth

Rani Mukerji is basking in the happiness of a career-defining moment. The actress has just won her first-ever National Film Award for Best Actress for her powerful performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, released in 2023. The honour was conferred at a grand ceremony held in New Delhi where Rani made a subtle statement with her look. While the actress is now one of the most loved celebrities in India, she was once deeply insecure about herself, especially her height and voice.

In a candid conversation with India Today Digital, Rani Mukerji had revealed that she never thought she would make it as a heroine. The actress said, “Strangely, I never wanted to be an actor. My mother realised my dream before I could. She was the one who insisted I do

my first film. But I never thought I fit into the heroine category in the typical sense. I am actually the opposite of a heroine. I am quite short in height, my voice is not heroine-friendly, the complexion of my skin is wheatish. I think when I started, I never believed I could be an actor.”

Rani added that she grew up watching screen legends like Sridevi, Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit and Rekha, and never imagined herself there with them.

Rani Mukerji’s Impressive Bollywood Journey

Yet, here we are in 2025, where Rani Mukerji is now one of the most successful stars. From her debut in the Bengali film Biyer Phool in 1996 followed by her Bollywood entry with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat the same year, Rani has come a long way. Over nearly three decades, she has delivered some of the most memorable films including Ghulam, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Chalte Chalte, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Mardaani and more. In total, she has worked in more than 55 films, cementing her reputation as a versatile star.

Rani Mukerji’s Upcoming Films And Net Worth

Her journey is far from over. Rani now has two exciting projects lined up in her kitty. She is set to reunite with Shah Rukh Khan in King where she will be playing Suhana Khan’s mother, as per the reports. Additionally, she will be seen reprising her role of fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3.

Rani’s success is also reflected in her wealth. According to GQ, her personal net worth is an impressive Rs 206 crore and she reportedly charges around Rs 7 crore per film. Her husband, filmmaker Aditya Chopra, is also among the richest producers in India, with an estimated net worth of Rs 7,200 crore.