Friday, April 27, 2007
Saif and I are not friends off the set
"I don't regret missing out on The Namesake. But I regret not working with Mira. I loved Jumpa Lahiri's novel and I love the film. Being a Bengali I completely relate to the ambience. So many of my aunts live in the US the way the protagonist does.
But I wasn't convinced about playing the mother of a 25-year old guy. And I said so to Mira. She completely understood my point of view. Also, Karan's film happened at the same time. I apologized to Mira. But I'm so fond of Mira. I love meeting her whenever I'm in New York.
In fact I bumped into her while shooting for Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna. We were once shooting below her house. I'm very fond of her. And I'm sure we'll work together. The Namesake isn't Mira's last film, you know," Rani chortles.
Rani is very happy for Tabu. " Every role has a destiny. And I genuinely think Tabu was suited for the role. She was superb."
Rani's last release Baabul was a bit of a blown-up babble. Tell her that, and she jumps to the film's defence.
"To be very honest my parents wanted me to do Baabul. It's been quite a while since I had done a film on their say-so. And I'm happy that I did. Baabul was a cause every person relates to. See, a film has to touch a core audience. And Baabul did that. We made it with conviction."
Rani completely believes in Tara Rum Pum. "When I read the script I was so ecstatic I called Siddharth and whooped with joy. I completely identified with the script. I thought of my own mother who has handled all of us through every crisis. I've modeled my performance on my mother.
There're little moments in Tara Rum Pum that wrench your guts….And I got to play mother for the first time, to such professional kids. We had a lovely time because of them. Saif and I became children with the young actors. It's a story that will touch everybody."
And the third kid? "You mean Saif? It's so wonderful working with him. How much fun we have! Saif and I have grown together as an actor. Hum Tum was a breakthrough film for both of us. It got me my first best-actress award.
Hum Tum bonded us. He has come a long way from Hum Tum to Tara Rum Pum. Even I've changed with age and chemistry. Saif and I are not friends off the sets. We don't chat on the phone and we don't go out for dinner together. But on camera we share a great chemistry.
We're very helpful to each other. If he's stuck on a scene he doesn't hesitate to ask for my advice. I really wish Saif well. And I know he feels the same for me. And we're very vain about ourselves. We keep looking at each other's performances and patting each other on the back."
And the supposed fights they had in New York? "I never react to rumours. The truth was out when Saif and I talk about the film. Do you see any bitterness in either of us?"
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Rani Mukherjee – apologetic yet arrogant
Rani apologised to the media for the scuffle that broke out in Varanasi between her bodyguards and journalists on Monday.
The incident tool place while Rani was shooting in the holy city for Chudiyan under the banner of Yashraj Films.
A day after, along with the apology, Rani sought a similar reaction from the media if they were at fault.
"On behalf of my production, I am apologising to the media if some misbehaviour has happened with the press. We will also want the press to apologise because if they have misbehaved then they should not be reluctant to say sorry," Rani said.
All her responses to media questions were heavily laced with sarcasm and made with a haughty and disdainful demeanor, leaving one wondering what she was trying to achieve through the press conference.
When a reporter interjected with a question just as Rani finished answering the previous one, in what appeared to be a premeditated response she flared, "Zara tameez se. Ek jane se baat kar rahe hain hum. (Behave yourself. I am speaking with someone already.)."
Then, realizing that she had actually finished answering the previous question, Rani continued, "Bataiye, kya aap ki kathinayee hai? (Tell me, what is your problem?)" Thinking his misery is over the reporter asked Rani about the story of the film.
Rani shot back, "Yeh nahin bata sakte. Bahut vaahiyaat sawaal hai. (I cannot tell. It is a very irresponsible question!)"
Another reporter suggested that she give a brief outline but Rani flatly refused, "We cannot give".
It is customary for film makers to explain the settings of the story on such occasions and Rani could have easily obliged. However, she had an agenda of her own.
"Just be happy that we have come and are shooting here," Rani said instead.
"The film fraternity and the press have a close bond. The point is that we should be subtle and good to each other," Rani added.
On Monday, the scuffle broke out when some journalists tried to get close to the crew members, including Rani and Konkona Sen Sharma , who were shooting on the banks of the River Ganga.
Media persons allege that the security of the crew members roughed them up.
"The things should be like, we go out of here after our shoot and give you our interviews and photo shoots and that's it. What is the point fighting and quarreling over it? The fact is that we both are not male actors, we are delicate females, so if people will create havoc, we would surely not like it," Rani said.
Pradeep Sarkar - directed ‘Chudiyan’ also stars mega superstar Amitabh Bachchan , Abhishek Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan .
Source: Apunkachoice
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Abhishek, Rani paired again
Abhishek is bound to be envied by his peers. He is considered as the most suited hero to Bollywood’s two top heroines – Aishwarya Rai and Rani Mukherjee .
Last seen with Rani in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna , Abhi now awaits two films, Umrao Jaan and Guru , with Ash.
And now the latest tinsel tattle has it that Abhi and Rani have been paired once again for a Yash Raj flick. Filmmaker Aditya Chopra is said to have planned his next venture even as his present project Tara Rum Pum is on the floors.
The film will be a multi-starrer featuring a host of Bollywood stars. Apart from Abhi and Rani, Chopra is learnt to have finalized Konkana Sen , Kunal Kapoor , Jaya Bachchan and Anupam Kher .
The movie will mark the coming together of Abhishek and his mother for the first time in full-fledged roles in a Bollywood film.
The yet-untitled film will be based on a female centric theme. Rani and Konkana will play daughters of Jaya Bachchan and Anupam Kher. Abhi will be paired with Rani, and Kunal will play Konkana’s love interest.
Pardeep Sarkar director of critically acclaimed film Parineeta , has been roped in to direct the movie.
Earlier, Sarkar had approached Vidya Balan for the same role which is now offered to Konkana. But Vidya couldn’t be part of the project because of date problems.
The movie will be shot in Varanasi after the completion of ‘Tara Rum Pum’, which stars Rani and Saif Ali Khan.
Source: Apunkachoice
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Rani Mukerjee sorely missed!
At the press conference earlier in the day, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar repeatedly insisted that their kind of cinema had an "Asian" audience.
But the turnout at the show belied that claim completely. Bollywood fans in the Greater Toronto area turned up not so much for the film as for a glimpse of their favourite stars. "Amitabh, Amitabh" and "Shah Rukh, Shah Rukh", they yelled deliriously.
The two megastars signed countless autographs, but it was difficult to say whether all this was helping the cause of Hindi cinema.
Where, pray, was the international audience that "KANK" was hoping to reach? This gala screening could well have been in an Andheri multiplex given the profile of the audience that it drew here.
Many in the audience had already seen the film more than once. "KANK" has been running in Scarborough and Mississauga for a while now.
The good news for Karan Johar is that, according to North American trade papers, the film has already collected upwards of $3.2 million from the box office in this part of the world, making it the biggest Bollywood overseas success ever.
Rani's absence was also felt at fest.
Some Bollywood fans here were sorely disappointed that the popular Rani Mukerji, the lead actress of "KANK", could not make it to the Toronto gala screening despite being stationed just a brief flight away in New York.
Apart from the fact that she is currently busy with the shoot of Siddharth "Hum Tum" Anand's "Ta Ra Rum Pum" on locations in and around the Big Apple, the organisers of the 31st Toronto International Film Festival revealed that a delay in rustling up a Canadian visa for her prevented Rani Mukerji from hopping over to Toronto for the gala.
As a result of the Rani no-show, there is no Bollywood diva in Toronto this year. The festival has attracted a stream of male stars though - Amitabh, Shah Rukh, John Abraham and Arshad Warsi, the last two representing the Yashraj Films-produced "Kabul Express".
The glamour quotient would surely have soared much higher if Rani or the other "KANK" lady, Preity Zinta, had been here.
Source: Santabanta
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Rani Mukherjee turns glamorous for 'Tara Rum Pum'
The talented actress was last seen in a somewhat traditional look in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna in which she wore expensive saris, had kohled eyes and kept her hair open.
In ‘Tara Rum Pum’, however, we will get to see an altogether different avatar of the actress.
Not only is Rani sporting an entirely different hairstyle in the film, she is also wearing very western outfits, something she seldom does before the camera.
‘Tara Rum Pum’ is currently being shot in New York. The movie brings Rani and Saif Ali Khan together again after their successful film Hum Tum two years ago.
The first pictures from the shooting sets of ‘Tara Rum Pum’ show a completely transformed Rani. She is looking attractive and sexy in her new avatar.
Saif, on the other hand, has grown back his hair after the short crop of Omkara . He has also shaved off his stubble.
Director Siddharth Anand says the film is a modern love story set in the US. It is a lighthearted tale of a relationship of mutual love and conflict between the two characters played by Saif and Rani.
Siddharth previously directed Saif in Salaam Namaste . Although he has repeated Saif in his second film, he opted for Rani instead of Preity Zinta because “Rani suited the role better,” says Anand.
‘Tara Rum Pum’ is being produced by Yash Raj Films. There is a possibility that Abhishek Bachchan might play a cameo in the film.
Source: Apunkachoice
Thursday, August 17, 2006
SRK's son loves Preity more than Rani
Wait till you hear this! Shah Rukh had organized a special screening for his kids, but didn't show Aryan the second half of the film because he knew Aryan would feel bad about the climax.
Aryan is very fond of Preity and he would not understand why his father ditches Preity aunty for Rani. Rani, are you feeling left out? Well, to gain something you have to lose something!
A big blow for Rani Mukerjee!
The 53rd National Film Awards, finally ended after a three-week-long exercise conducted by a 12-member feature films jury and a six-member non-features panel, and the results are delivered to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
But the names of the winners cannot be formally made public as the legal grey areas are still to be negotiated.
The member of the feature and non-feature juries was headed by veteran south Indian actress B Saroja Devi and television personality Siddharth Kak respectively.
While the award winners are still to be announced, unofficial reports confirm that Amitabh Bachchan has won, what will be his second (previously Agneepath, 1990) Best Actor National Award for his universally saluted performance in “Black” defeating Kerela superstar Mohanlal and our very own Anupam Kher by a meager margin, while the same film got the coveted Best Hindi Feature Film.
After a huge debate over the decision for the Best Actress Award, Sarika is adjudged Best Actress in ‘Parzania’ for her performance as a Parsi mother searching for her son missing since the Gujarat riots of 2002. This was the year’s major upset as Rani Mukherjee appeared to be a sure shot winner for her scintillating performance of a blind, deaf and mute girl in ‘Black’.
Naseeruddin Shah has been adjudged the Best Supporting Actor for his widely applauded performance of a star cricketer fallen on lean days in ‘Iqbal’.
A Special Jury Award has been given to Anupam Kher for his sensitive portrayal in ‘Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Maara’ of an old man psychologically ravaged by the loss of ideals around him.
Aparna Sen’s ‘15 Park Avenue’ bagged the Best English language National Film Award.
US-based filmmaker Rahul Dholakia got his first Best Director Award for the film ‘Parzania’, while ‘Kalpurush’ is awarded the Best Film.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
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Full Name: Rani Mukherjee
Profession: Actress/Model
Star Sign: Aries
DOB: March 21, 1978
Place of Birth: Bombay
Height: 5'3"
Status: Single
Family: Second Cousin to Kajol(Actress)
Address: B/405, Shakti Apartments, Kalyani Complex, Yari Road, Versova, Mumbai - 400 061
Rani Mukherjee
Member of the same illustrious film family from which Kajol draws her lineage Rani Mukherjee may still be at a distance from the citadel that houses her cousin. But there is no doubt about the light-eyed Bengali girl's mass appeal. Moreover, Rani Mukherjee is putting all her efforts and working hard to reach there.
Precocious yet innocently oblivious of it, it is the actress's unassuming self which draw friends and well-wishers to her.
Producers made a beeline for Rani Mukherjee's door (she was riding high on the success of Ghulam and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) and just as Rani Mukherjee was gradually shifting positions towards the top in the popularity charts, she started getting the jolts. Good nature did not really help Rani Mukherjee in gaining stronghold and consolidating her position in Mumbai.
Films like Baadal cast a shadow on her prospects. The film left theatres in India without a whimper. Hope was alive in the form of Hadh Kar Di Aapne, which was in the pipeline. Rani Mukherjee had faith in Govinda and David Dhawan's saleability at the box office. Unfortunately, the film failed to raise a laugh and the cash boxes did not ring.
Rani Mukherjee tried to remain unfazed. She was looking towards the future and Hey Ram. As an actress, Rani Mukherjee was proud to be associated with an actor-director of Kamal Haasan's caliber and was thrilled to have Hey Ram in her lap. Even Hey Ram did not propel her career to the extent Rani Mukherjee had expected. There wasn't any critical appreciation of her performance in the film. Infact, Rani Mukherjee's fans became aloof when they saw their favorite actress locked in a passionate kiss in the film.
The actress does not regret though. ''I wanted to work with Mr. Kamal Haasan. The rest did not matter'' Rani Mukherjee said in an interview some time ago.
Rani Mukherjee has since appeared in hits like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Saathiya (2002), Chalte Chalte (2003), Hum Tum(2004), and Veer-Zaara (2004).
Paheli, while only moderately successful, was India's official entry to the 2006 Oscars.
Rani Mukherjee has also performed in Shahrukh Khan's touring stage show, Temptations 2004, as a prominent member of an all-star lineup.
In February 2005, Filmfare Magazine published her face among the "Ten Most Powerful Names of Bollywood"; she was the only woman to receive such an honor. Rani Mukherjee was ranked eighth on the Power List in February 2006, configuring the highest ranking for a woman. Rani Mukherjee was also ranked number one in the Filmfare Top Ten Actresses' listing both years, 2004 and 2005.
Debut Film: Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat
Most Serious Role: In Chori Chori Chupke Chupke and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Funniest Role: In Hadh Kar Di Aapne
Birth date & Place: March 21, Bombay
Favourite all time movie: Titanic
Clothes : Casuals: Trousers and top
Formals : Indian clothes and western gowns
Obsession : TV
Food habits: Favourites/fussy about: I am not fussy about food at all. Only, I don’t like bland food.
Do you diet : Not really. But as far as possible, I avoid eating heavy food.
What makes you happiest : Love in every one’s life.
What scares you the most : Horror films!
What do you absolutely hate: Hypocrites!
You dream about : Things which can only happen in dreams and can never become a reality!
Your dream man: Sylvester Stallone
Any one memory that doesn’t leave you : All my childhood memories.
Your weakness : The people I love.
Do you have a favourite collection : yes, of birthday cards. I have kept every birthday card I have received since my childhood.
Your favourite pastime: Driving from home to studio! I love driving.
Your idea of sexy : A person who talks beautifully and who knows what he is talking about.
Anything you particularly recall about your struggling days : Sorry, I didn’t have to struggle at all.
You are sentimental about : Ghulam.
Favourite holiday resort : Mauritius, apart from Khandala of course!
Do you try practical jokes : Yes, at times, only with my close friends.
Closest friend : I have lots of them the closest being Priya, Anusha, Shubha nad Timpley
You admire : Beauty
You hate : Hating good people or misjudging them.
You’re booked in the industry till : Till the check out time.
Fav hangouts : My bedroom and my friend’s place. (Damn curiously - which friend???)
Fav car : The Opel Astra I bought with my hard earned money. (Now we know what she spent her first few pay-cheques on).
Life’s fundas : Sincerity and hard work. They’ll take you a long way.
Fav holiday spot (other than Khandala) : Europe.
Get her first breakthrough with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Cousin of Kajol
Indian model.
Rani Mukherjee beauty secret is that she soaks herself with moisturizer. Rani Mukherjee who lost all the extra flab with "a balanced diet and junking sweets", lives on "home-cooked food - dal, roti, salad and soup." Fastfood and colas are a no-no, instead it's "nariyal pani, nimbu pani, jal jeera and water."
Won best actress for 'Hum Tum' in the 50th Filmfare, Screen, Cinegoers, Sports World, 1st GIFA, and Zee Cine awards (2004).
Won best supporting actress for 'Yuva' in the 50th Filmfare, Screen, Cinegoers, and Sports World awards (2004).
Won Sports World and South Africa awards for best supporting actress in 'Veer Zaara' (2004).
Won Sports World Jodi of the Year with Saif Ali Khan (2004).
Only actress on Filmfare power list (2004).
Number 1 actress according to Taran Adarsh, Filmfare, Rediff, and Komal Nahta
Won a Filmfare award for best supporting actress for 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.' Directors then started taking Rani Mukherjee seriously, and then she signed up to do 22 films.
Awards
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1999, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1999, Zee Cine Awards, Lux Face of the Year, Ghulam & Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1999, Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Female for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
2001, Aashirwaad Awards "Best Actress", Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega
2003, Star Screen Awards "Special Jury Award", Saathiya
2003, Anandolok Puroshkar Awards "Best Actress", Saathiya
2003, Filmfare, Critics Award Best Performance, Saathiya
2003, Sansui Awards "Best Performance of the Year", Saathiya
2003, Bollywood Awards "Most Sensational Actress", Saathiya
2003, Rajiv Gandhi Award
2004, BBC Film Cafe "Best Actress", Chalte Chalte
2005, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Hum Tum
2005, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, Yuva
2005, Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female, Hum Tum
2005, 1st GIFA Awards "Best Actress", Hum Tum
2005, Star Screen Award Best Actress, Hum Tum
2005, Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actress, Yuva
2005, Sports World Awards "Best Actress", Hum Tum
2005, Sports World Awards "Best Actress in a Supporting Role", Veer-Zaara
2005, Sports World "Jodi of the Year" (Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji) for Hum Tum
2005, Cinegoers Awards "Best Actress", Hum Tum
2005, Cinegoers Awards "Best Actress in a Supporting Role", Veer-Zaara
2005, IIFA Best Actress Award for Hum Tum
2005, IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award for Veer-Zaara
2005, Bollywood Awards "Best Actress", Hum Tum
2005, Bollywood Awards "Best Actress in a Supporting Role", Yuva
2005, Anandolok Puroshkar Awards "Best Actress", Hum Tum
2005, Lion Awards "Achievement in Cinema"
2006, Rediff Movie Awards "Best Actress", Black
2006, 2nd Edition Pogo Voice Awards "Most Amazing Actress", Bunty Aur Babli
2006, Star Screen Award Best Actress, Black
2006, Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 (Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji) for Bunty Aur Babli
2006, Stardust Star of the Year Award - Female, Black
2006, 2nd Apsara Awards "Best Actress", Black
2006, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Black
2006, Filmfare, Critics Award Best Performance, Black
Rani Mukherjee has been nominated for "Filmfare Best Actress" five times (twice in 2006) and has won twice. Rani Mukherjee has been nominated for "Filmfare Best Supporting Actress" four times (twice in one year!) and has won twice. Rani Mukherjee is the first actor to ever win both the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress trophies in a single year (2005) at the Filmfare. Rani Mukherjee won a total of 17 awards in 2005, a great number where no actress has ever gone before in one year. Rani Mukherjee also made another record by winning the Best Actress trophies twice, one in the popular category and another one in the Critics' category (2006).
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