Rani Mukerji got her first ever National award After more than 30 years in Bollywood. Her mother, Krishna Mukherjee, expressed pride in her daughter’s performance but believes that the recognition came late. She knows it Rani Deserved this honor earlier, especially for her role in Sanjay Leela Bhanalis “Black”. Rani got the best actress at the 71st National Film Awards 2025 for her performance in ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway ‘.
Krishna Mukherjee beams with pride
While talking to immediately Bollywood at a Durga Puja Pandal in Mumbai, Krishna Mukherjee proudly talked about her daughter who received the national award. She said, “I’m glad she got a national award. But (she got it) very late. She should (have received the award) for the movie Black, I think so. But today I am very proud of her. “
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Chitrani Lahiri, wife of the late singer Bappi Lahiri, was also present with Krishna and joined the conversation. She expressed her surprise to the delayed recognition of Rani’s talent and said, “Rani is like my daughter. We are very overwhelmed to know that she received the national award so late. She has done a wonderful job in black. I do not know how it did not understand her at that time. They should have given her a long time. After 30 years she receives the award. “
Celebrates Rani Mukerji’s trip and Shah Rukh’s win
Krishna Mukherjee opened on daughter Rani’s long journey and said: “30 years of her career, and she got it now. But I’m happy.” She also expressed joy that actor Shah Rukh Khan received her first national award ever after many years. Shah Rukh was honored for his role in the movie ‘Jawan’.
Backstory of ‘Black’
“Black”, directed, co -written and co -produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, says the convincing story of Michelle, a woman who is deaf, mute and blind. Inspired by the life of author activist Helen Keller, the movie Michelle explores the challenging journey and the deep band she forms with her aging teacher Debraj, which eventually suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. The film has powerful performances by Amitabh Bachchan, Ayesha Kapur, Shernaz Patel and Dhritiman Chatterjee.
Rani’s recent National Award -victory
Rani recently received his first national award for best actress for his role in ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’. The film, directed by Ashima Chibber, is based on the true story of Sagarika Chakraborty, an Indian mother whose children were removed by the Norwegian authorities for child care in 2011.
Rani Mukerji’s upcoming project: ‘Mardaani 3’
Now Rani Mukerji is about to return as the hard off -shivani Shivaji Roy in the upcoming ‘Mardaani 3’. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala is the third chapter in this popular series planned for a theater edition on February 27, 2026, which promised intensive action and a gripping story.