Rani Mukerji regrets not acting in THIS 2000s film of Aamir Khan

Rani Mukerji marked her presence at the 54th International Film Festival of India ongoing in Goa. The actress spoke about her experiences in the film industry and the one movie she regrets not being a part of. She spoke about feeling ‘unfortunate’ for losing out on Aamir Khan starrer Lagaan. 

Rani Mukerji recalls feeling ‘sad’ for not being a part of Lagaan

Speaking at the film festival, Rani Mukerji shared her regrets on losing out a part in Aamir Khan starrer Lagaan. The actress recalled, “The only film which I could say I was unfortunate that I couldn't be part of was 'Lagaan' because there was a particular date clash and Aamir was turning producer with the film and he said that "Rani I am shooting this film in a particular way, so I want all my actors in this particular place for 6 months and not move". He wanted everybody to be there, he had this particular way. And I had already signed a film before that which was about 20 days.” 

She recalled the Rang De Basanti actor not letting her travel in between the film shoot even for 15-20 days. Rani recalled, “Aamir was like "Rani I won't be able to let you come back even for those 10 or 15 days because it would be unfair of me not to let the others travel." I also asked the other producers if they would be okay if I left the film because I would really like to do Aamir's film, he's a close friend of mine. But the producer refused to let me go. It was very sad.”

Rani Mukerji talks about projecting women differently through her films 

As her film Mardaani clocked nine years in Hindi cinema, actress Rani Mukerji spoke about the franchise and said that she has tried to project women very differently through her films. In the Mardaani franchise, Rani essays the character of a cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. In the first instalment, the actress works hard to uncover a Delhi-based child trafficking cartel.

Rani said: “I’m very proud of the Mardaani franchise. As an actor, I have tried to project women very differently through my films. I realised I could contribute towards showcasing women as real agents of change for society to look at.” She added: “I have tried to show women as ambitious, self-reliant, courageous, go-getters who are uncompromising, feisty and upright individuals.” “‘Mardaani’ fits into my vision for women in cinema aptly and because of this synergy, I think I have been able to give 200 per cent to this character.”
(With inputs from IANS)