Fact Check: Rani Mukerji Reveals Girl In Viral Pics Is Actually Her Niece, Not Daughter Adira
Many think that Rani Mukerji posed alongside her daughter Adira in new viral pictures.
Celebrities are usually protective of showing their children’s faces in the media or on the internet. Rani Mukerji also chose to do the same with her and Aditya Chopra’s 10-year-old daughter, Adira. However, recently, pictures of the actress posing alongside a young girl have been going viral online. Many instantly thought that the girl might be Adira. Now, clarifying the same, Rani revealed that she is actually her niece, who also reportedly worked as the second assistant director for Mardaani 3! Know more about it below.
Rani Mukerji Reveals Truth Behind Viral Pictures With “Adira”
During her chat with Mid-Day, Rani Mukerji clarified that the girl posing with her in viral pictures is not her daughter Adira but 19-year-old niece Myiesha Mukerji. The actress stated that Myiesha is like her baby and she was the first kid in their house. She also shared that her niece was a part of Mardaani 3. The Saathiya star said that Myiesha has seen her “Pipi” ( Pishi means aunt in Bengali) at home, and it was a different experience for her to witness Rani perform on set, adding that her niece saw her in a different light. The actress further expressed that it was important for the young generation to understand the hard work that goes into making a film.
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What’s Next For The Actress?
Rani Mukerji undoubtedly presented a powerful performance in Mardaani 3, which was released in January 2026. As far as her upcoming projects go, she will reunite with Shah Rukh Khan in King. The film also stars Deepika Padukone, Abhay Verma, Suhana Khan and more. Additionally, an NDTV report claimed that Rani is set to join Akshay Kumar in the third instalment of OMG 3. We can’t wait to see her again on the big screens!
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First Published: February 14, 2026 3:20 PM
