In a deeply emotional moment at the 71st National Film Awards, celebrated actress Rani Mukerji dedicated her first National Award to her late father, filmmaker Ram Mukerji. The actress was honored with the Best Actress award for her compelling performance in the film Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, marking a significant milestone in her 30-year career.
During her acceptance, Rani Mukerji expressed her overwhelming gratitude. “This honour means the world to me, and I want to dedicate it to my late father, who always dreamt of this moment for me,” she said. She added that his blessings, along with her mother’s “constant strength and inspiration,” guided her through the demanding role of a mother fighting for her children in a foreign land.
Mukerji also extended heartfelt thanks to her fans, acknowledging their unwavering support through all phases of her career. “Your unwavering love and support has been my greatest motivation,” she stated, noting that the award’s meaning was amplified by the joy it brought to her supporters.
The actress shared the recognition with her director, Ashima Chibber, and the entire cast and crew, acknowledging their collaborative effort, especially during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. She specifically praised how the team “poured their hearts into this powerful story.”
Concluding her statement, Mukerji offered a tribute to the universal theme of her film. “This award is also a tribute to all the mothers around the world their strength, courage, and unconditional love,” she said. Describing the role as “incredibly personal” as a mother herself, she expressed hope that the film would serve as a “reminder of the quiet power women carry within them every single day.” The sentiment resonated with the film’s core message of a mother’s unbreakable spirit in the face of immense adversity.
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