Bollywood star Rani Mukerji’s celebration of three decades in cinema turned into an emotional moment when her 10-year-old daughter, Adira, penned a heartfelt handwritten note that was read out in public by filmmaker Karan Johar.
The special moment unfolded during a recent event where Rani was in conversation with Karan Johar. To mark her 30 years in the film industry, Karan surprised her by reading Adira’s letter, addressed simply to “Mamma.” As the filmmaker slowly read the note aloud, Rani was visibly moved, and several in the audience were left teary-eyed.
In the letter, Adira expressed her deep love and admiration for her mother, calling her “the best mother in the world.” She fondly mentioned the many memories they have shared together joyful, emotional and funny. The note also struck a candid tone, with Adira sweetly admitting that while there are many qualities she loves about her mother, there is one she doesn’t her short temper a trait she says she has also inherited. The child further wrote that she has picked up creative skills like acting, dancing and painting from Rani, making the note both affectionate and charmingly honest.
The emotional clip from the event quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising the bond between mother and daughter and calling the letter one of the most touching celebrity moments of the year.
During the same interaction, Rani reflected on her early struggles in Bollywood. She recalled how her voice was dubbed in Aamir Khan-starrer Ghulam after concerns were raised about its suitability. She also shared how Karan Johar later encouraged her to use her real voice in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, a decision she credits for helping shape her distinctive screen presence.
As Rani marks 30 successful years in the industry, the heartfelt gesture from her daughter added a deeply personal and memorable chapter to her milestone celebration.
