Rani Mukerji, who turns 45 on March 21, made her acting debut in 1996, but it took her until 1998 when she broke out in the mainstream. She was directed by her father Ram Mukherjee in the Bengali film Biyer Phool and made her Hindi debut with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat. In 1998, her performances in both Ghulam and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai established her as one of the top female actors of the time, especially after she won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the latter. But when she started out, Rani did not believe she was the type to become a heroine like her idols Sridevi and Rekha. Also read: Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor pose with Rani Mukerji ahead of her birthday: ‘Rani ke do Anmol Ratan’ Rani Mukerji in a still from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. It was her mother’s idea to join the film industry. The actor’s voice was initially dubbed over in Ghulam. Furthermore she felt her petite stature might be a hindrance in getting future roles. But …