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Rani Mukherjee's emotional dedication filled the 71st National Film Awards; First National Award dedicated to her father
New Delhi, September 24, 2025 (Special Correspondent):The 71st National Film Awards, known as the highest honour in Indian cinema, took a grand turn on Wednesday at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. In this ceremony, awards were presented to various artists by President Draupadi Murmu. The most talked about moment of this year was that actress Rani Mukherjee received the National Award for Best Actress for her amazing performance in the film 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway'. Since this was Rani's first National Award in a long career of 30 years, the significance of this moment increased even more. Rani got emotional while accepting the award and dedicated this award to her late father, which made the entire hall emotional.
Rani Mukherjee's emotional speech while accepting the award brought tears to the eyes of everyone present. She said, "I am truly overwhelmed. This honour is a huge honour for me and I dedicate it to my late father. He had always dreamed of such a moment. I miss him a lot today. I know that it was his blessings and my mother's inspiration and strength that supported me in playing the role of 'Mrs Chatterjee'." These words reflected Rani's love and respect for her father. Her father had always encouraged his daughter's acting career and this award felt like a fulfillment of his dreams.
Rani Mukherjee's dedication is not just personal, but also a symbol of a long journey in the film industry. Rani, who made her debut with the film 'Aag' in 1996, has ruled the hearts of the audience with many successful films like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Hum Tum', 'Black', 'We Are Family'. However, this moment became a milestone in her career as it was her first time receiving the National Award. The film 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway' was released in 2023 and saw Rani playing the role of a mother who fights for her children against the law in Norway. The story of the film is true and is based on the real-life struggles of a family in India. The film created awareness among the audience about the sacrifice and struggle of a mother, which also made it a box office success.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Rani also mentioned the challenges behind the production of the film. Since the film was made during the Covid pandemic, the entire team had to face many difficulties. She said, "This film was made during a very difficult time. We all came together and did justice to this story. I thank the director Ashwini Iyer Tiwari (Note: The article mentions Ashwini Iyer Tiwari but in reality it is Ashwima Chhibber, in the article it is Chhibber) and the producers Nikhil Advani, Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani. This film would not have been possible without the hard work of the entire team." Rani dedicated the film to all mothers around the world and said, "The story of Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway touched my heart because it is the story of a mother's relentless struggle. As a mother, this role was very personal for me. I am dedicating this award to all mothers, who give up everything for their family."
At the ceremony, Rani also expressed her gratitude to her fans in emotional words. She said, "My wonderful fans, thank you for being with me in good times and bad. Your unwavering love and support are my biggest inspiration. I know how important this award is to you and it gives me immense joy to see you happy." Fans have also given unprecedented reactions to Rani's success on social media. The hashtag #RaniMukerjiNationalAward is trending, and millions of fans are praising her performance.
Many other veteran actors were also honored at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony. For example, 'Made in Heaven' actor Vikrant Massey won the Best Actor award for '12th Fail', while the film 'Alpha' won the Best Film award. The ceremony is held every year to promote the best works of art in the film industry and this year it was particularly talked about, as it got a place in films from different languages. The selection committee of the National Film Awards said that this year's selections have emphasized diversity and quality.
Rani Mukherjee's success has created a new wave of excitement in Bollywood. She is now working on new projects, and fans are eagerly waiting for her next films. This award is not just a personal victory for Rani, but a symbol of female power in Indian cinema. Her performance in the role of a mother has made her home in the hearts of the audience, and this honor is the true reward for her hard work. Rani finally said, "This film and this moment will always be special in my heart." The ceremony ended with this sentiment, but the discussion about Rani's dedication is still going on.
This ceremony once again proved that cinema is not just a place of entertainment, but also a place of emotions and struggle. The entire film industry has congratulated Rani Mukherjee on this achievement and wished her all the best.
New Delhi, September 24, 2025 (Special Correspondent):The 71st National Film Awards, known as the highest honour in Indian cinema, took a grand turn on Wednesday at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. In this ceremony, awards were presented to various artists by President Draupadi Murmu. The most talked about moment of this year was that actress Rani Mukherjee received the National Award for Best Actress for her amazing performance in the film 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway'. Since this was Rani's first National Award in a long career of 30 years, the significance of this moment increased even more. Rani got emotional while accepting the award and dedicated this award to her late father, which made the entire hall emotional.
Rani Mukherjee's emotional speech while accepting the award brought tears to the eyes of everyone present. She said, "I am truly overwhelmed. This honour is a huge honour for me and I dedicate it to my late father. He had always dreamed of such a moment. I miss him a lot today. I know that it was his blessings and my mother's inspiration and strength that supported me in playing the role of 'Mrs Chatterjee'." These words reflected Rani's love and respect for her father. Her father had always encouraged his daughter's acting career and this award felt like a fulfillment of his dreams.
Rani Mukherjee's dedication is not just personal, but also a symbol of a long journey in the film industry. Rani, who made her debut with the film 'Aag' in 1996, has ruled the hearts of the audience with many successful films like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Hum Tum', 'Black', 'We Are Family'. However, this moment became a milestone in her career as it was her first time receiving the National Award. The film 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway' was released in 2023 and saw Rani playing the role of a mother who fights for her children against the law in Norway. The story of the film is true and is based on the real-life struggles of a family in India. The film created awareness among the audience about the sacrifice and struggle of a mother, which also made it a box office success.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Rani also mentioned the challenges behind the production of the film. Since the film was made during the Covid pandemic, the entire team had to face many difficulties. She said, "This film was made during a very difficult time. We all came together and did justice to this story. I thank the director Ashwini Iyer Tiwari (Note: The article mentions Ashwini Iyer Tiwari but in reality it is Ashwima Chhibber, in the article it is Chhibber) and the producers Nikhil Advani, Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani. This film would not have been possible without the hard work of the entire team." Rani dedicated the film to all mothers around the world and said, "The story of Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway touched my heart because it is the story of a mother's relentless struggle. As a mother, this role was very personal for me. I am dedicating this award to all mothers, who give up everything for their family."
At the ceremony, Rani also expressed her gratitude to her fans in emotional words. She said, "My wonderful fans, thank you for being with me in good times and bad. Your unwavering love and support are my biggest inspiration. I know how important this award is to you and it gives me immense joy to see you happy." Fans have also given unprecedented reactions to Rani's success on social media. The hashtag #RaniMukerjiNationalAward is trending, and millions of fans are praising her performance.
Many other veteran actors were also honored at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony. For example, 'Made in Heaven' actor Vikrant Massey won the Best Actor award for '12th Fail', while the film 'Alpha' won the Best Film award. The ceremony is held every year to promote the best works of art in the film industry and this year it was particularly talked about, as it got a place in films from different languages. The selection committee of the National Film Awards said that this year's selections have emphasized diversity and quality.
Rani Mukherjee's success has created a new wave of excitement in Bollywood. She is now working on new projects, and fans are eagerly waiting for her next films. This award is not just a personal victory for Rani, but a symbol of female power in Indian cinema. Her performance in the role of a mother has made her home in the hearts of the audience, and this honor is the true reward for her hard work. Rani finally said, "This film and this moment will always be special in my heart." The ceremony ended with this sentiment, but the discussion about Rani's dedication is still going on.
This ceremony once again proved that cinema is not just a place of entertainment, but also a place of emotions and struggle. The entire film industry has congratulated Rani Mukherjee on this achievement and wished her all the best.
Rani Mukherjee's emotional speech while accepting the award brought tears to the eyes of everyone present. She said, "I am truly overwhelmed. This honour is a huge honour for me and I dedicate it to my late father. He had always dreamed of such a moment. I miss him a lot today. I know that it was his blessings and my mother's inspiration and strength that supported me in playing the role of 'Mrs Chatterjee'." These words reflected Rani's love and respect for her father. Her father had always encouraged his daughter's acting career and this award felt like a fulfillment of his dreams.
Rani Mukherjee's dedication is not just personal, but also a symbol of a long journey in the film industry. Rani, who made her debut with the film 'Aag' in 1996, has ruled the hearts of the audience with many successful films like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Hum Tum', 'Black', 'We Are Family'. However, this moment became a milestone in her career as it was her first time receiving the National Award. The film 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway' was released in 2023 and saw Rani playing the role of a mother who fights for her children against the law in Norway. The story of the film is true and is based on the real-life struggles of a family in India. The film created awareness among the audience about the sacrifice and struggle of a mother, which also made it a box office success.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Rani also mentioned the challenges behind the production of the film. Since the film was made during the Covid pandemic, the entire team had to face many difficulties. She said, "This film was made during a very difficult time. We all came together and did justice to this story. I thank the director Ashwini Iyer Tiwari (Note: The article mentions Ashwini Iyer Tiwari but in reality it is Ashwima Chhibber, in the article it is Chhibber) and the producers Nikhil Advani, Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani. This film would not have been possible without the hard work of the entire team." Rani dedicated the film to all mothers around the world and said, "The story of Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway touched my heart because it is the story of a mother's relentless struggle. As a mother, this role was very personal for me. I am dedicating this award to all mothers, who give up everything for their family."
At the ceremony, Rani also expressed her gratitude to her fans in emotional words. She said, "My wonderful fans, thank you for being with me in good times and bad. Your unwavering love and support are my biggest inspiration. I know how important this award is to you and it gives me immense joy to see you happy." Fans have also given unprecedented reactions to Rani's success on social media. The hashtag #RaniMukerjiNationalAward is trending, and millions of fans are praising her performance.
Many other veteran actors were also honored at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony. For example, 'Made in Heaven' actor Vikrant Massey won the Best Actor award for '12th Fail', while the film 'Alpha' won the Best Film award. The ceremony is held every year to promote the best works of art in the film industry and this year it was particularly talked about, as it got a place in films from different languages. The selection committee of the National Film Awards said that this year's selections have emphasized diversity and quality.
Rani Mukherjee's success has created a new wave of excitement in Bollywood. She is now working on new projects, and fans are eagerly waiting for her next films. This award is not just a personal victory for Rani, but a symbol of female power in Indian cinema. Her performance in the role of a mother has made her home in the hearts of the audience, and this honor is the true reward for her hard work. Rani finally said, "This film and this moment will always be special in my heart." The ceremony ended with this sentiment, but the discussion about Rani's dedication is still going on.
This ceremony once again proved that cinema is not just a place of entertainment, but also a place of emotions and struggle. The entire film industry has congratulated Rani Mukherjee on this achievement and wished her all the best.
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