Rani Mukerji has worked with top filmmakers, including the legendary Yash Chopra. She has collaborated with his Yash Raj Films on several projects and is married to his son, Aditya Chopra.
However, did you know that Rani once revealed a funny story about how Yash Chopra locked her parents in his office? Yes. you read that right! In an old interview with News 18, Rani shared the incident, and it was because she was refusing every film offer that came to her.
After the failure of Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Rani reportedly stopped accepting movie offers. She recalled how her mother thought she was acting irrationally, as she kept turning down opportunities. During that time, Rani became withdrawn at home and began making her own decisions.
After facing criticism from film critics and magazines, Mukerji had started to believe her career was over, but she didn’t give up. Instead, she decided to pursue roles she truly believed in. When Saathiya came along, Rani initially refused the offer, but Yash Chopra persuaded her by locking her parents in his office until she agreed to take the role. She is grateful for his persistence.
Meanwhile, Rani has worked in several Yash Chopra films, including Veer Zaara with Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, and Saathiya, which revitalized her career. Yash Raj Films, founded by Chopra, continues to produce iconic films and has launched the YRF SpyVerse, which includes Shah Rukh’s Pathaan, Salman’s Tiger, and Hrithik’s War franchises.
