Controversies

   In June 2005, Mukerji was widely criticized following the publication of an interview with British newspaper Desi Xpress. Mukerji was asked to name her idol and she replied, "Adolf Hitler".^[35] However, in an interview with Times Now a year later, she denied ever mentioning Hitler's name.^[35]

   In November 2006, Mukerji was shooting for the film Laaga Chunari Mein Daag in Varanasi when avid fans crowded the set. Security personnel beat the crowd back.^[36] A media storm followed as various groups insisted that Mukerji should have stopped the security guards. Mukerji later issued an apology.