Every Bollywood star has a beginning, and for Rani Mukerji, it all started with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat in 1997.

The film may not have been a box-office success, but it gave Rani the stepping stone she needed, eventually leading her to cult hits like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Ghulam. However, not many know that behind this debut is a funny little story, one where her mother almost convinced the producer not to take a chance on her at all.