As quoted by Deccan Chronicle, Rani said, “On the very first day, Kamal sir asked me to remove all my makeup.”She further mentioned, “ That incident taught me the importance of on-screen character rather than looks, hair, and weight of an artist. ”
Besides Rani Mukerji, actors like Hema Malini, Shah Rukh Khan, Naseeruddin Shah were the part of Tamil-Hindi bilingual film Hey Ram. The controversial film comments on India's partition and Mahatma Gandhi's assassination. After the gap of four years, Rani Mukerji was last seen in Hitchki where she essayed the role of Naina Mathur, a passionate teacher suffering from Tourette syndrome.