Rani Mukerji was born on March 21, 1978, in Mumbai. Her father, Ram Mukherjee, was a film director and her mother, Krishna, was a playback singer. Rani is part of the Mukherjee-Samarth family.
Pictured: Rani Mukerji as a toddler with her dad, the late Ram Mukherjee
Rani has many other family members in the film industry as well. Kajol and Ayan Mukerji are her paternal cousins.
Pictured: Doesn't Rani Mukerji look adorable as a little girl in this photograph? We surely think so!
Rani Mukerji studied at Maneckji Cooper High School in Juhu and graduated with a degree in Home Science from SNDT Women's University.
Pictured: A young Rani Mukerji (C) with mother Krishna Mukherjee and older brother Raja
The actress is a trained Odissi dancer and started training in the dance form when she was in standard 10.
Pictured: Rani Mukerji pictured here with older brother Raja. Raja is a film producer and director.
Let's take a look at some rare pictures of Rani from her childhood and later!
Pictured: Rani Mukerji shares a close bond with her older brother Raja Mukherjee
Rani Mukerji (extreme left) at a function. She made her big screen debut in 1996 with the Bengali film Biyer Phool.
Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan at an awards function. They co-starred in popular films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Chalte Chalte (2003), Veer-Zaara (2004), Paheli (2005) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006).
Rani Mukerji with former television personality Ruby Bhatia on the sets of the latter's chat show.
Rani Mukerji during the shooting of Saathiya (2002). She co-starred with Vivek Oberoi in the film, which was a remake of the 2000 film Alaipayuthe.
Rani Mukerji is truly the 'Rani' of Bollywood! Here's wishing a very happy birthday to Rani!
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