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Ups and downs are a part of life. But in the ruthless world of showbiz, they can make or break a celebrity, the best of them. Every indiscriminating Friday spells delight or doom for these denizens of glamour.

And so, despite her striking looks and exceptional talent, the law of averages has caught up with Rani Mukerji as well. The erstwhile reigning queen of Bollywood is presently struggling for that one elusive 'hit'. Alas, it's nowhere in sight.

It all began with a thud not thump, mind you. Her entry in films, courtesy the B-grade Raja Ki Aayegi Baarat was hardly worth any mention.

Even so Rani, strangely, left an impression. She more than compensated for it as the saucy Khandala girl in Ghulam and a charming mix of Veronica and Betty in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. A youngster who can hold her own against Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol must be something, right?

Well, almost. The actress made the same mistake as Govinda, her co-star of several films, she signed on too many projects, most of them mindless non-starters like Hello Brother, Badal, Hadh Kar Di Aapne and Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye.

Still, her work in Bichhoo, Hey Ram, Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke was adequately praised.

Ditto for her sparkling cameo jiggling to Shaava Shaava in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Taking a break from playing a stereotypical arm candy to the hero in Nayak: The Real Hero and Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai, Rani came into her own as the sensible yet impulsive Suhani in Shaad Ali's Saathiya.

Her sensitive portrayal, ravishing screen presence and fresh chemistry with co-star Vivek Oberoi coupled with A R Rahman's terrific soundtrack clicked at the box office, marking a turning point in her otherwise steady but unremarkable career.

Saathiya, in addition to Mujhse Dosti Karoge, began Rani's long association with Yash Raj Films, as well as nagging rumours of her link-up with one of its bosses, filmmaker Aditya Chopra.

Gossip aside, another offering on marital bliss-turned-mess, Chalte Chalte opposite Shah Rukh Khan hit the jackpot and Rani was toast.

In a role of a Greece-based fashion designer setting up home in Mumbai, originally meant for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Rani not only looked hot but delivered a top-notch performance as well.

A blockbuster a year usually relieves a star of small-time losses. And so despite the no-show of other releases like Chalo Ishq Ladayein, Calcutta Mail and Chori Chori, there was no dearth of stories in a hurry to crown her Queen.

And it's coronation time, folks. Confident and charismatic like never before, Rani rocked the screens as she, along with Saif Ali Khan, came of age, inspired by When Harry Met Sally in Hum Tum.

Their reel-life compatibility worked like a charm for the romance which spans through Amsterdam-New York-France and India. What's more the Yash Raj flick made big bucks at the BO.

The same can be said about the Yash Chopra helmed Veer-Zaara. Although she played neither Veer nor Zaara, Rani stole the show in this old-fashioned Indo-Pak love story, slipping into the gritty skin of an uncompromising Pakistani lawyer with her crisp dialogues and kohl-eyed determination.

Ditto for Mani Ratnam's Yuva, wherein the actress topped the compliment count with her fiery realism, touching vulnerability and simmering sensuality as the hopelessly optimistic, Bangla-spewing Sasha.