Rani Mukherjee is on seventh heaven. The reason? In a magazine interview, the Bachchans, no less, have named her their favourite actress. No wonder the talented girl is, despite having encountered many professional reverses in recent months, inching ahead in her career and has several top-notch assignments lined up.

A trained Classical dancer, Rani practices regularly at home and unwinds by doing riyaaz for hours when she is not shooting. And who does she turn to for advice? Aishwarya Rai of course. Ash is another "dance freak" and loves to perfect her steps in the company of Rani.

But Ash`s company isn`t the only thing that Rani loves about their jugalbandi. Rani is reported to be absolutely bonkers over Ash`s good-looking brother, who is an assistant director and aspiring actor. So that`s what all the late nights are about!