Rani Mukerji on Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Deol's return on big screen: 'I am happy for all of us'
Rani Mukerji appeared in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway last year which was well received. In a recent interview, the actress spoke about the return of SRK and Sunny Deol on big screen.
Rani Mukerji is one of the most successful and influential actresses from the 1990s. In her long and astonishing career, she has been a part of several acclaimed films in a variety of genres. Recently, the Mardaani actress spoke about her career and also touched upon the comeback of actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol last year.
Rani Mukerji on Shah Rukh Khan
In an interview with Bombay Times, Rani Mukerji was asked about the year 2023 which marked her return to the big screen with Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. The year also marked the return of Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol who did Pathaan and Gadar 2 respectively. Rani said that she always likes to be seen on the big screen and doesn't believe that age is a factor in her not getting work. She said, "I would always like to be seen on the big screen. I have never believed age could be a factor for me not to get work."
Rani also said, "I won’t get work if I don’t know how to act. If I can do justice to a role, those roles will come to me. An audience is always looking for great films. They don't have an agenda. If you entertain them, they will accept you wholeheartedly and entertainment doesn't mean just dancing around."
She then expressed her happiness over the success SRK and other colleagues of hers have achieved in the year 2023. "And yes, when you speak of Shah Rukh Khan and all my colleagues, I am happy for all of us," she added.
Rani Mukerji on working with Shah Rukh Khan
Last month, during a masterclass interview with us, Rani was asked if she could collaborate with Shah Rukh Khan again in the future by a fan. In response, the actress said: 'tathastu' which denotes fulfilling a manifestation. She also used the word 'love when asked to describe Shah Rukh Khan in one word. When asked about the best thing about working in Karan Johar's 1998 film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Rani said 'romancing SRK.' This was met with loud cheers from fans.
Workwise, Rani was last seen in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway which was directed by Ashima Chibber. The film was based on a real-life story of an Indian couple whose children were taken away in 2011 by the authorities in Norway. It was released in March last year and met with a positive response. Prior to that, she had acted in Bunty Aur Babli 2 with Saif Ali Khan.