Rani Mukerji recalls having crush on Aamir Khan: 'This generation has Saiyaara and we had Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'

Rani Mukerji completed 30 years in the film industry. Amid the release of Mardaani 3, the actress recalled how she had a crush on Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak's Aamir Khan and also Juhi Chawla.

Rani Mukerji | Juhi Chawla and Aamir Khan in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

Rani Mukerji completed 30 years in the Indian film industry and continues to shine. She was recently seen in the crime thriller, Mardaani 3, which was praised for her acting and the gripping plot. Amid this, in a new interview, Rani recalled the time when she had a crush on Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak's Aamir Khan and also Juhi Chawla, highlighting how this generation has Saiyaara, and they had Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.

What did Rani Mukerji say about Aamir Khan?

Celebrating her 30 years in the film industry, Rani Mukerji had a recent interview with Galatta Plus where she was asked to pick something from the three Khans of Bollywood - Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan. Rani started with Aamir as she did Ghulam (1998), co-starring Aamir. She said that when she met Aamir and saw him work in Ghulam, by the time she already watched his Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and had a crush on him.

Rani said, "I was really, really kind of had this, you know, crush sort of the language that we all use this love for somebody on screen, and he was really cute in QSQT (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak). I loved Juhi equally. I think I had a crush on Juhi as well. They were just so wonderful in that film. I remember as a young girl watching QSQT and what a beautiful story. It was so heartbreaking."

She said that it has such beautiful songs and it was one of those things for her while growing up. "This generation has a Saiyaara (2025) and we had QSQT. I guess it was you know one of the young actors coming in, and obviously, with when I was signed on for Ghulam I was like oh my god I'm going to be working with Aamir Khan who's such a big star but what I realized as a teen at that time when worked with him was the kind of dedication that he brought on set you know the fact that he was giving so much of himself to each shot you know the kind of sincerity and perseverance," she said.

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She further added that these were early in her career, when she was watching and learning, and it was a very positive influence in her life as an actor.

About Mardaani 3

Mardaani 3 (2026), directed by Abhiraj Minawala, features Rani Mukerji returning as the fearless ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy. This time, she battles a massive, organised child-trafficking syndicate. The plot follows Shivani investigating the disappearance of 93 young girls, escalating when an ambassador's daughter is kidnapped, bringing her against a ruthless kingpin, Amma (Mallika Prasad).

Rani Mukerji FAQs

Q: Did Rani Mukerji complete 30 years in her career?

A: Yes, actress Rani Mukerji officially celebrated 30 years in the Indian film industry in January 2026. Marking this milestone, she recalls her journey from a teenager to a leading lady, expressing gratitude for her enduring career.

Q: Which are the best films of Rani Mukerji?

A: Some of Rani Mukerji's best movies are Black, Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway (won her first-ever National Film Award for Best Actress at the 71st National Film Awards), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Bunty Aur Babli, and more.

Q: Where to watch Rani Mukerji's Mardaani?

A: Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 1 and Mardaani 2 are streaming on Netflix, while Mardaani 3 will also land on the same OTT platform after its theatrical run.

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