Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Rani Mukerji says Hindi cinema has always celebrated strong women on screen and credits legendary performers like Nutan and Nargis for setting that foundation decades ago. It was during an exclusive session with IANS, that Rani engaged in an insightful talk with women officers of the Delhi Police.Talking about the portrayal of strong women in Hindi cinema, Rani said: “I believe our industry has always had very strong characters. Nutan ji did films like Band…
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Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Bollywood star Rani Mukerji has opened up about the influence of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, saying that his son, Aditya Chopra, continues to uphold his father’s cinematic values and storytelling sensibilities. It was during an exclusive session with IANS, that Rani engaged in an impactful conversation with women officers of the Delhi Police.Asked about her husband, Aditya Chopra, tapping into various genres via his production house, Rani reflected on late legendary f…
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Mallika Prasad, who essays the antagonist Amma in the latest release “Mardaani 3”, believes that villains are not born flawed but are shaped by the systems they grow up within. Asked if she believes villains like Amma are born broken, or shaped by systems that quietly reward cruelty, Mallika told IANS: “Villains are not born, and they are not broken individuals. We are actually looking at how society shapes people, and society shapes behavior. And in the case o…
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Sharvari says she has grown up watching Rani Mukerji in a wide range of roles, adding that the actor’s portrayal of Shivani Shivaji Roy not only empowers millions like her but also strengthens her belief in the fight for good. Sharvari took to her Instagram stories section, where she shared a picture of a big screen playing Rani’s Mardaani 3.She wrote: “Watched Mardaani 3 tonight. I’ve always grown up watching Rani ma’am in so many roles but Shivani Shivaji Roy…
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Actress Mallika Prasad, who plays the antagonist Amma in the upcoming film Mardaani 3, believes that society itself often gives birth to its own villains. Reflecting on her character, the actress said Amma is not evil in isolation but a product of systemic injustice, corruption and exploitation. “The unsettling truth is that we live in a society where everyday injustice can create a villain like Amma. She is a product of society. She’s someone who has had justice taken a…
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji has opened up about parenting and raising a strong, independent child, saying that she wants her daughter Adira to always be happy, no matter what she chooses to do in her career. It was during an exclusive session with IANS, when Rani engaged in an impactful conversation with women officers of the Delhi Police.Rani was asked by a police personnel if she wants Adira to be an actress like her, the 47-year-old, whose latest release is ‘Mardaan…
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Bollywood star Rani Mukerji, who is all geared up to be seen reprising the role of Shivani Shivaji Roy in the third installment of “Mardaani”, said that wearing the police uniform for the third time feels nothing short of a privilege and an honour. Expressing her excitement about returning to the much-loved character, Rani shared that portraying a woman in uniform comes with deep responsibility.Rani told IANS: “I think it’s a huge privilege and a huge honor for me to …
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji, who is all geared up for the release of her “Mardaani 3”, was seen flying kites on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Gujarat and was thrilled to see the love pouring in for her upcoming film. Starting her promotional journey from Gujarat, Rani told people in Ahmedabad: “I’m so happy to be in Gujarat, to be in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. It is such an auspicious date, and I am thrilled to see the love for Mardaani here. Thank …
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Fierce, unflinching, and driven by a deep sense of justice, Rani Mukerji, who returns as the formidable Shivani Shivaji Roy in ‘Mardaani 3’, this time is taking on a spine-chilling mission to trace and rescue a group of missing girls, as per the trailer, unveiled by the makers on Monday. As Rani marked 30 years in Hindi cinema on Monday, Yash Raj Films unveiled the gripping trailer of ‘Mardaani 3’, setting a dark and urgent tone as the fearless cop plunges into the …