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EP-350 | Rani Mukerji Unfiltered: Movies, Shah Rukh, 8-Hour Shift Row, Media, Paparazzi & More
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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.
00:00 – Introduction
01:20 – Winning the National Film Award
05:15 – Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway Story
07:31 – Challenges Faced by Immigrants
09:08 – Preparing for a Character
10:26 – Rani & Karan’s Kids Watched the Ceremony
11:43 – Wedding Pictures & Privacy
15:49 – Actresses and Their Private Lives
18:40 – First Screen Test & Mom’s Reaction
20:20 – Role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
21:36 – Backlash over Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
26:50 – Handling Setbacks After Success
28:54 – Reinventing Herself
32:14 – Creative Process During Hichki
36:00 – Pausing Career for Her Daughter
38:33 – Durga Puja Celebrations
41:26 – Competition With Kajol?
45:15 – Bringing Indian Women to the Forefront
48:37 – Husband’s Support for Hichki
51:29 – Deepika’s 8-Hour Shift Demand
54:19 – Films Better Planned Today?
55:57 – Who Shah Rukh Khan Gels With Better
56:41 – Winning National Award After 30 Years
58:06 – Directors Who Bring Out the Best in Her
1:04:04 – Will Rani Mukerji Direct a Film?
1:05:42 – Upcoming Projects
1:07:38 – A Message for All Women
352 episodes
Manage episode 509502735 series 3398871
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.
00:00 – Introduction
01:20 – Winning the National Film Award
05:15 – Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway Story
07:31 – Challenges Faced by Immigrants
09:08 – Preparing for a Character
10:26 – Rani & Karan’s Kids Watched the Ceremony
11:43 – Wedding Pictures & Privacy
15:49 – Actresses and Their Private Lives
18:40 – First Screen Test & Mom’s Reaction
20:20 – Role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
21:36 – Backlash over Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
26:50 – Handling Setbacks After Success
28:54 – Reinventing Herself
32:14 – Creative Process During Hichki
36:00 – Pausing Career for Her Daughter
38:33 – Durga Puja Celebrations
41:26 – Competition With Kajol?
45:15 – Bringing Indian Women to the Forefront
48:37 – Husband’s Support for Hichki
51:29 – Deepika’s 8-Hour Shift Demand
54:19 – Films Better Planned Today?
55:57 – Who Shah Rukh Khan Gels With Better
56:41 – Winning National Award After 30 Years
58:06 – Directors Who Bring Out the Best in Her
1:04:04 – Will Rani Mukerji Direct a Film?
1:05:42 – Upcoming Projects
1:07:38 – A Message for All Women
352 episodes
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