Rani Mukerji reveals how most ‘Adira’ photos on internet are her niece, Myiesha, who worked alongside in 'Mardaani 3': 'She is like my baby'

What many may not realise is that Rani Mukerji wasn’t the only family member involved in ‘Mardaani 3’. Her 19-year-old niece, Myiesha Mukerji, quietly worked as the second assistant director on the cop action drama, which hit theatres on January 30. The project thus became a special family milestone, blending personal pride with professional achievement.

As Mid-Day stated, when director Abhiraj Minawala began preparations for the film, Myiesha expressed a keen interest in joining the crew. Rani, delighted to see her niece exploring cinema from behind the scenes, shared with Mid-Day, “Myiesha worked with the director on Mardaani 3. She is like my baby, and was the first baby of the house. Most pictures on the internet that people assume are Adira’s (her daughter), are infact Myiesha’s. For her, working on the third part was a full journey as she also starred in ‘Mardaani’ with me.”





The experience proved eye-opening for the teenager, who had previously known Rani primarily as her affectionate aunt. Observing the actor in full professional mode during the shoot offered a completely new perspective. Reflecting on this, Rani said, “Myiesha has seen her Pipi (Pishi, as an aunt is addressed in Bengali) at home, and it was a different experience for her to watch me perform on set. She saw me in a different light. It is also important for the young generation to understand the hard work that goes into making a movie.”

Another family member makes a cameo appearance in 'Mardaani 3'

Adding to the familial presence, Rani’s sister-in-law Jyoti Mukerji also appears briefly in the film as a forensic pathologist. Though her role is small, it further underscores how ‘Mardaani 3’ became a project with deep personal connections for the actor. With multiple family members contributing in different capacities, the film holds special significance beyond its action-packed narrative.

More about 'Mardaani 3'

Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the film marks the return of Rani Mukerji as the fierce cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. The movie featured Mallika Prasad as the main antagonist, Amma. It also stars Janki Bodiwala and Mikhail Yawalkar in pivotal roles. The film was released in cinemas on January 30, 2026.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”