Time as mother happiest years of my life: Rani Mukerji

Mumbai March 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji on Monday said the time she has spent being a mother so far is the happiest period of her life.

Rani is married to filmmaker Aditya Chopra. They have a daughter Adira who was born in 2015.

In a Facebook chat ahead of her birthday on Tuesday Rani answered a bevy of questions from her fans.

When asked how it feels to be a mother she said: It feels great. The last two and a half years -- nine months of pregnancy and one and a half years of motherhood -- have been the happiest years of my life. I enjoy seeing Adira grow reach new milestones each day.

Rani added that there s nothing more important for a woman than being a mother.

She also said life has started anew post Adira s birth.

It s amazing being a mother; you change overnight because the experience teaches you on a daily basis. I have become stronger and I have also mellowed down. But a lot of things come with being a mother. I m looking forward to my journey of raising Adira so it s going to be fun she said.

Asked why she isn t present on social media Rani said I m not on social media. I don t post pictures of my daughter because my husband is a very private person and I respect that. Also I don t like saying no to my fans especially when they ask me to post pictures.

Last seen in 2014 action-thriller Mardaani Rani said she will next be seen in Hichki and the project will kick-off in April.

Asked about her birthday plans she said she will spend it at home with her daughter and husband.

--IANS
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