Rani Mukerji on Shah Rukh, Karan Johar, YRF, National Award, Success & Privacy | EP-350

Rani Mukerji is one of Bollywood’s most acclaimed and versatile actors, renowned for her powerful performances in films such as Black, Mardaani, and Hichki. With a career spanning nearly three decades, she has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry and continues to remain a beloved star among audiences. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Rani speaks candidly, on her very first podcast, about her journey in cinema, winning a National Award for the first time, and her long-standing friendship with Shah Rukh Khan. She also shares her views on the recent debate around 8-hour work shifts in the film industry and explains why she prefers to stay away from the media and paparazzi. Beyond her on-screen life, Rani opens up about balancing family and career, and what continues to inspire her as an actor today. #anipodcast #smitaprakash #ranimukerji #bollywood Timestamps 00:00 – Coming Up 02:05 – Introduction 03:25 – Winning the National Film Award 07:20 – Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway Story 09:36 – Challenges Faced by Immigrants 11:13 – Preparing for a Character 12:31 – Rani & Karan’s Kids Watched the Ceremony 13:48 – Wedding Pictures & Privacy 17:54 – Actresses and Their Private Lives 20:45 – First Screen Test & Mom’s Reaction 22:25 – Role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 23:41 – Backlash over Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 28:55 – Handling Setbacks After Success 30:59 – Reinventing Herself 34:19 – Creative Process During Hichki 38:05 – Pausing Career for Her Daughter 40:38 – Durga Puja Celebrations 43:31 – Competition With Kajol? 47:20 – Bringing Indian Women to the Forefront 50:42 – Husband’s Support for Hichki 53:34 – Deepika’s 8-Hour Shift Demand 56:24 – Films Better Planned Today? 58:02 – Who Shah Rukh Khan Gels With Better 58:46 – Winning National Award After 30 Years 1:00:11 – Directors Who Bring Out the Best in Her 1:06:09 – Will Rani Mukerji Direct a Film? 1:07:47 – Upcoming Projects 1:09:43 – A Message for All Women Join ANI's YouTube membership to get access to perks:    / @aninewsindia   Subscribe now and press the bell icon 🔔 to get new video updates: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi -------------------------------------- ANI is South Asia's leading Multimedia News Agency providing content for every information platform, including TV, Internet, broadband, newspapers, and mobiles. Subscribe now! Enjoy and stay connected with us!! ☛ Subscribe to ANI News YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi ☛ Visit our Official website: https://www.aninews.in/ ☛ Follow ANI:   / ani   ☛ Like us:   / aninews.in   ☛ Email to: [email protected], [email protected] ☛ Copyrights © All Rights Reserved ANI Media Pvt Ltd.