‘I’m scared of her’: Rani Mukerji shares honest take on raising her Gen Alpha daughter

Actor Rani Mukerji recently opened up about motherhood, parenting a Generation Alpha child, and her deeply personal bond with her 10-year-old daughter, Adira Chopra. 

Speaking candidly on Zoom’s YouTube podcast Spotlight Sessions, Rani shared how parenting today is vastly different from the way she was raised.

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“She Fires Me”: Rani on Parenting a Gen Alpha Child

During the conversation, Rani spoke humorously about how her daughter confidently voices her opinions. Calling Adira a true Gen Alpha kid, the actor said she often has to listen and adapt, acknowledging how each generation evolves with time. 

Rani contrasted her own strict upbringing with the present, admitting that traditional discipline methods simply do not apply today. She also recalled a sweet moment when Adira was joyfully jumping around at home while the National Awards were being announced, calling her daughter both adorable and intimidating in equal measure.

Why Adira Hasn’t Watched All of Rani’s Films

Rani also revealed that Adira struggles to watch her mother cry on screen. While the young girl enjoys seeing Rani dance or appear happy in films like Hichki, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, and Bunty Aur Babli, emotional scenes are difficult for her to process. 

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, in particular, was hard for Adira due to Rani’s character dying early in the film. Rani further shared a touching detail about how her daughter prefers seeing her without makeup, saying she only truly recognizes her mother when she looks natural.

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Family Life and What’s Next: Mardaani 3

Rani Mukerji married filmmaker Aditya Chopra in a private ceremony in April 2014, staying true to their preference for a low-profile personal life. The couple welcomed Adira in December 2015. 

On the professional front, Rani is gearing up for Mardaani 3, slated for release on January 30, 2026, marking her return as the fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the much-loved franchise.