Post by ¤¤!RaNiLoVe!¤¤ on May 10, 2007 8:56:02 GMT -5
AskMen.com feature on Rani Mukherjee that includes pics, pictures, biography, video, related news, vital stats, commentary, and cool facts.
why we like her?
As one of Bollywood's leading ladies, Rani Mukherjee could be regarded as a well-kept secret from those not familiar with Indian cinema. We're about to let the secret out of the bag so the rest of the world can catch up with this exotic and talented beauty's illustrious career.
why is she famous?
Following her debut in a Bengali film, Rani Mukherjee starred in her first Bollywood feature, Raja Ki Ayegi Barrat (1996), at the age of 18. The soon-to-be-crowned "Queen of Bollywood" got her first big break in 1998's Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and has appeared in more than two dozen movies since. Her most popular films include Hey Ram (2000), Saathiya (2002), Chalte Chalte (2003), Hum Tum (2004), Black (2005), and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006).
overall rating
______________75_
Though she may not be known to film lovers outside the scope of Bollywood, Rani Mukherjee is one of the best-known and most celebrated personalities in her native India, a country that boasts the biggest film industry on the planet. Hailing from a famous cinema family from West Bengal, Rani had a relatively easy go for getting started in the business in her late teens. While her first big-screen appearance was a major flop, she has since gone on to prove herself as a multifaceted actress who is as highly regarded by the critics as she is by her millions upon millions of loyal fans.
It wasn't always an easy go for the young starlet who’s had to endure rumors about lurid affairs with her married costars, spats with other leading ladies of Bollywood, and mean-spirited comments about her weight. Mukherjee has had the last laugh, however, since she went on to become one of the most successful female stars in Bollywood cinema history. In 2004, Rani Mukherjee was named to the industry's Power List, and was the first actress to make it onto the male-dominated roster.
personality & talent
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Even though she's India's leading actress, Rani Mukherjee prefers the tranquility of home and family life to the glamorous, fast-paced existence of today's average movie star. She claims to neither drink nor indulge in other body-abusing activities, and she avoids involving herself in sordid affairs of the heart, but she's does list dancing as her favorite hobby, so she's not a total party pooper. She's done her best to leave her private life as off-limits to the media as possible, but is frequently put on the defensive when a rumored romance or feud between herself and other Bollywood stars hits the gossip pages.
As important as her life away from the camera is to her, Rani Mukherjee is equally passionate about her work and career. She appears in several movies per year, and enjoys the peripheral aspects of the business such as attending premieres, film festivals and awards ceremonies. The countless awards she's received for her acting performances demonstrate that she is as talented a thespian as she is popular.
sexiness
_____________79__
The very voluptuous Rani is as sexy as she is successful in her native India. We may not have been following her career as closely as her millions of fans and admirers, but just one look at her feminine splendor and we understand why she's such a sensation in places where her movies are shown. A full body shot of her shapely magnificence on a movie poster would be enough to pack a cinema with avid male groupies. Rani is known for her sensual, husky voice, which makes her all the more enticing.
accomplishments & fame
______________________74___
Rani translates to "Queen" in Hindi and Bengali, and Rani Mukherjee has reigned as the female monarch of Bollywood cinema. In a country that worships its movie stars as much (if not more) as Hollywood does, her supremacy as one of the top female stars is no small feat. Several of her family members are also major players in India's massive film industry, further adding to Rani Mukherjee's mystique as perhaps the closest thing to royalty in her native land.
With well over 50 acting awards and countless nominations to her credit, Rani has ranked No. 1 amongst Filmfare magazine's Top Bollywood Actresses annual listing from 2004 to 2007, beating out other leading actresses such as Aishwarya Rai and Kajol. Even more impressive is her making the 10 Most Powerful Names of Bollywood ranking in 2005, and that she was the first and only female star to do so. She repeated this historic achievement again in 2006 and 2007.
Another significant triumph for Rani came in 2005 when she won two Filmfare Awards, taking home both the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress trophies in the same year, another industry first. In addition to her Filmfare prizes, she has also collected South Africa, Cinegoers, Zee Cine, IIFA, and Star Screen awards, among others.
natural beauty
_______________80___
Rani is quite visually stunning and, following a time when the press and public made an issue of her fluctuating weight, has sworn off all fast food, colas and sugary junk food. She now maintains a balanced diet of healthy homemade meals, and there's no denying that it's been keeping her looking fit and fabulous.
personal style
_______________70___
Like most beautiful women of the world, Rani looks great in just about anything she wears. While she may not intentionally choose anything overtly sexy, with her curvaceous physique, she'd have to make a major effort not to cause a sensation. From loose-fitting, traditional Indian clothing to contemporary Western garments, she doesn't appear to be too concerned with what she drapes over her body, as long as it's comfortable.
We'd love to hear Rani record a sultry song that showcases her husky voice.
why we like her?
As one of Bollywood's leading ladies, Rani Mukherjee could be regarded as a well-kept secret from those not familiar with Indian cinema. We're about to let the secret out of the bag so the rest of the world can catch up with this exotic and talented beauty's illustrious career.
why is she famous?
Following her debut in a Bengali film, Rani Mukherjee starred in her first Bollywood feature, Raja Ki Ayegi Barrat (1996), at the age of 18. The soon-to-be-crowned "Queen of Bollywood" got her first big break in 1998's Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and has appeared in more than two dozen movies since. Her most popular films include Hey Ram (2000), Saathiya (2002), Chalte Chalte (2003), Hum Tum (2004), Black (2005), and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006).
overall rating
______________75_
Though she may not be known to film lovers outside the scope of Bollywood, Rani Mukherjee is one of the best-known and most celebrated personalities in her native India, a country that boasts the biggest film industry on the planet. Hailing from a famous cinema family from West Bengal, Rani had a relatively easy go for getting started in the business in her late teens. While her first big-screen appearance was a major flop, she has since gone on to prove herself as a multifaceted actress who is as highly regarded by the critics as she is by her millions upon millions of loyal fans.
It wasn't always an easy go for the young starlet who’s had to endure rumors about lurid affairs with her married costars, spats with other leading ladies of Bollywood, and mean-spirited comments about her weight. Mukherjee has had the last laugh, however, since she went on to become one of the most successful female stars in Bollywood cinema history. In 2004, Rani Mukherjee was named to the industry's Power List, and was the first actress to make it onto the male-dominated roster.
personality & talent
____________________74 __
Even though she's India's leading actress, Rani Mukherjee prefers the tranquility of home and family life to the glamorous, fast-paced existence of today's average movie star. She claims to neither drink nor indulge in other body-abusing activities, and she avoids involving herself in sordid affairs of the heart, but she's does list dancing as her favorite hobby, so she's not a total party pooper. She's done her best to leave her private life as off-limits to the media as possible, but is frequently put on the defensive when a rumored romance or feud between herself and other Bollywood stars hits the gossip pages.
As important as her life away from the camera is to her, Rani Mukherjee is equally passionate about her work and career. She appears in several movies per year, and enjoys the peripheral aspects of the business such as attending premieres, film festivals and awards ceremonies. The countless awards she's received for her acting performances demonstrate that she is as talented a thespian as she is popular.
sexiness
_____________79__
The very voluptuous Rani is as sexy as she is successful in her native India. We may not have been following her career as closely as her millions of fans and admirers, but just one look at her feminine splendor and we understand why she's such a sensation in places where her movies are shown. A full body shot of her shapely magnificence on a movie poster would be enough to pack a cinema with avid male groupies. Rani is known for her sensual, husky voice, which makes her all the more enticing.
accomplishments & fame
______________________74___
Rani translates to "Queen" in Hindi and Bengali, and Rani Mukherjee has reigned as the female monarch of Bollywood cinema. In a country that worships its movie stars as much (if not more) as Hollywood does, her supremacy as one of the top female stars is no small feat. Several of her family members are also major players in India's massive film industry, further adding to Rani Mukherjee's mystique as perhaps the closest thing to royalty in her native land.
With well over 50 acting awards and countless nominations to her credit, Rani has ranked No. 1 amongst Filmfare magazine's Top Bollywood Actresses annual listing from 2004 to 2007, beating out other leading actresses such as Aishwarya Rai and Kajol. Even more impressive is her making the 10 Most Powerful Names of Bollywood ranking in 2005, and that she was the first and only female star to do so. She repeated this historic achievement again in 2006 and 2007.
Another significant triumph for Rani came in 2005 when she won two Filmfare Awards, taking home both the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress trophies in the same year, another industry first. In addition to her Filmfare prizes, she has also collected South Africa, Cinegoers, Zee Cine, IIFA, and Star Screen awards, among others.
natural beauty
_______________80___
Rani is quite visually stunning and, following a time when the press and public made an issue of her fluctuating weight, has sworn off all fast food, colas and sugary junk food. She now maintains a balanced diet of healthy homemade meals, and there's no denying that it's been keeping her looking fit and fabulous.
personal style
_______________70___
Like most beautiful women of the world, Rani looks great in just about anything she wears. While she may not intentionally choose anything overtly sexy, with her curvaceous physique, she'd have to make a major effort not to cause a sensation. From loose-fitting, traditional Indian clothing to contemporary Western garments, she doesn't appear to be too concerned with what she drapes over her body, as long as it's comfortable.
We'd love to hear Rani record a sultry song that showcases her husky voice.