Rani Mukerji birthday special: Salman, Shahrukh, Aamir, Saif…which Khan looks hot with her?
On her 34th birthday, we take a look at the versatile actor’s films with the four Khans of B-town
Birthday girl Rani Mukerji is one of the few actors in B-town to have worked with all four superstar Khans of the industry – Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan. Rani’s cousin Kajol and actor Kareena Kapoor are probably the only other Bollywood heroines to have had this ‘privilege’. Undoubtedly, all four Khans have helped Rani hone her acting talent at some point in her career. But that does not take away from her versatility and calibre that shines like a diamond. Her heroes have had good chemistry with her onscreen – probably thanks to Rani’s comfort level with each in real life – and that is why she has some important films of her career with them. Let’s take a look at some of Rani’s films with the Khans, with due respect to her movies with other stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Shahid Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and so on.
Aamir Khan: Rani debuted in Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat (1997), but her first film with a big star and her first hit was with Aamir Khan in Ghulam (1998). Rani’s naïveté matched Aamir’s rebel act in the film. And who can forget the number Aati kya Khandala? Being good friends with Aamir, Rani did an ‘item song’ - Kaali nagin si – in his film Mann (1999) and also starred with him in Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005). But it is in Talaash (2012) that the two are expected to recreate their magic.
Salman Khan: Rani first starred with Salman in Hello Brother (1999). The ‘funny but sacrificing ghost movie’ was not received well, but the two paired up in two movies the following year – Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega and Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000) – which made us like them together. Chori Chori Chupke Chupke came in 2001, where we liked them again, although both in this film and Har Dil…, Preity Zinta was a part of the love triangle. In 2006, we got to see Rani-Salman together in Baabul, and loved them! The films where they have starred together but not opposite each other include Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Saawariya (2007).
Shahrukh Khan: Ooh! The young love of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), the unrequited love of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), the cute husband-wife love story of Chalte Chalte (2003), and the extra-marital affairs in Paheli (2005) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) – we loved Rani and Shahrukh Khan in them (although in Paheli she loves a ghost). Rani was also seen in Veer-Zaara (2004) in a supporting role, and in guest appearances in Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Om Shanti Om (2007) and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008). Shahrukh was seen in a special appearance in Rani and Vivek Oberoi’s Saathiya (2002).
Saif Ali Khan: Rani had crackling chemistry in Hum Tum (2004) with Saif Ali Khan and the film was a hit. But the same chemistry did not work in their later films together – Tara Rum Pum (2007) and Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic (2008) – as the script let them down (we’d like to believe that). We’re waiting for another Saif and Rani movie to come along!
Click for pictures of Rani and the Khans below, and do tell us which Khan you like her best with. Also, don’t forget to wish Rani on her birthday today!
Photos: Yash Raj Films, publicity stills
First Published: 8.00 AM IST 03.21.2012
sohelakhter13@yahoo.com
Posted at 11:51 AM on March 30, 2012
Shahrukh khan with rani 100 % pure Jodi
Afsal
Posted at 10:31 AM on March 29, 2012
SRK
Don
Posted at 8:54 AM on March 29, 2012
Only King Khan
ali
Posted at 8:20 PM on March 28, 2012
I will say Shahrukh khan
komal
Posted at 8:06 PM on March 28, 2012
i think with king khan
poojashree
Posted at 5:17 PM on March 28, 2012
well, l like rani with both-srk and salman :)
hasti
Posted at 3:51 AM on March 27, 2012
wooow….Salman khan & Rani….so lovely
dipesh
Posted at 12:22 PM on March 28, 2012
why only salman is not showing body
soya
Posted at 2:34 PM on March 26, 2012
shalman khan & rani mukharjee’s jori r beautiful.the machoman shallu vai & sexy rani.the combination r hit- hot- sweet.
seema
Posted at 10:00 AM on March 26, 2012
Aamir is the one who made her. Ghulam.
aishsrk
Posted at 12:46 PM on March 25, 2012
the one and only king khan shahrukh khan….
sachin
Posted at 10:19 AM on March 24, 2012
SHAHRUKH,SHAHRUKH & ONLY SHAHRUKH………….
muna
Posted at 6:54 AM on March 24, 2012
rani looks god with salman khan
soya
Posted at 2:35 PM on March 26, 2012
I am agree wit u.
shukzzzzzzz
Posted at 6:52 AM on March 24, 2012
salman kan
nancy
Posted at 11:05 PM on March 23, 2012
saif ali khan
shah rukh khan
salman khan
rahul
Posted at 6:40 PM on March 23, 2012
rani & shahrukh…..just amazing
sara
Posted at 5:36 PM on March 23, 2012
Salman khan hes cute anyways of course she look hots with Salman khan and i love Baabul
binod
Posted at 5:32 PM on March 23, 2012
Rani and aamir
reika
Posted at 2:57 PM on March 23, 2012
Wow i dont give a toss who rani is good with but OMG salman is too cute and handsome
munna
Posted at 12:41 PM on March 23, 2012
Sharukh is best ever
HONEY
Posted at 12:15 PM on March 23, 2012
Salman khan Is king of Handsome,sexy,Hot,stylist
Sam
Posted at 8:42 PM on March 25, 2012
rani,can you join my bedroom with me?
Prashant sharma
Posted at 11:32 AM on March 23, 2012
shahrukh is good with rani & happy birthday rani!
shrot
Posted at 11:35 AM on March 23, 2012
aamir only aamir with rani
adna
Posted at 8:24 AM on March 23, 2012
salman batter than all rani looks good with salman khan
kiran
Posted at 11:57 AM on March 22, 2012
srk
judy
Posted at 3:50 AM on March 22, 2012
Shah Rukh is a perfect pick for any women!he is so SEXY!!! just look at his face and those dimples and lips whew! lucky Rani.Happy birthday girl!!! on my birthday i’ll take Shah Rukh gladly yummmm
ammy
Posted at 11:51 PM on March 21, 2012
she looks better with shahrukh khan .only with shahrukh.