How did Rani Mukerji's mother react to her first screen test?

Rani's mother found her so bad in the first screen test that she told the producer "I think you'll ruin your film by taking my daughter. You'll go through losses. Better you don't take her."

How has the perception of the acting profession changed over the years, according to Rani Mukerji?

Rani says the acting profession has become more "feasible" and "regular" as a career option, with more young people, both from within and outside the industry, being motivated to become actors. The persona of actors is also seen as more "regular" rather than "larger than life."

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Bollywood Star Rani Mukerji Reflects on Acting's Changing Landscape

Q: How did Rani Mukerji's father feel about her pursuing an acting career?

Rani Mukerji's father was not keen on her becoming an actor as it was not "very normal" for children of film families to take up acting, especially girls, at that time.

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Rani Mukerji's father was initially hesitant about her pursuing acting
Perception of acting profession has changed over the years
Rani won her first National Award this year for 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway'

Bollywood Star Rani Mukerji Reflects on Acting's Changing Landscape

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, who belongs to a star-studded family, believes that the acting profession has become a more viable career option for youngsters in recent years. Rani, who won her first National Award this year for her performance in the film 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway', says that when she began her journey, her father was not keen on her becoming an actor as it was not "very normal" for children of film families to take up acting, especially girls.

However, Rani's mother was more open to her pursuing the acting profession. The actress humorously recalled her mother's initial reaction to her first screen test, with her mother telling the producer that he would "ruin his film" by casting Rani. But the producer was determined to sign her, and Rani went on to make her debut in 1996 with the films 'Biyer Phool' and 'Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat'.