Rani Mukerji Wins Big at The 71st National Awards for Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway
The emotional courtroom drama, directed by Ashima Chibber and produced by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani under the banner of Emmay Entertainment, resonated deeply with both audiences and critics. Inspired by real-life events, Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway showed the challenging journey of a mother fighting a foreign legal system to regain custody of her children. Rani Mukerji’s performance as Debika Chatterjee, showcasing a mother’s fierce and unwavering determination, received widespread acclaim and has now received recognition at the highest national level.
On winning the award, Rani Mukerji stated, “I’m overwhelmed to have won the National Award for my performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Incidentally, this is the first ever National Award in my 30-year career. As an actor, I have been fortunate to have some incredible films in my body of work and have got so much love for them. I thank the National Award jury for honouring my work in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. I share this moment with the entire team of the film, my producers Nikkhil Advani, Monisha and Madhu, my director Ashima Chibber, and everyone who worked on this truly special project that celebrated the resilience of motherhood. For me, this award is also a validation of my 30-year body of work, my dedication to my craft with which I feel a deeply spiritual connection and my passion for cinema and this beautiful film industry of ours.”
Adding that, “ I dedicate my National Award to all the incredible mothers of this world. There is nothing like a mother’s love and her ferocity to protect her own. The story of this Indian immigrant mother who went all out for her child and took on a nation shook me deeply… a mother’s love for her child is unconditional… I realised this when I had my own. So, this win, this film feels deeply emotional and personal. A mother can move mountains for her children and also make the world a better place. This film tried to show this.”
She also said, “It also feels the apt time to again thank all my fans, from across the world, who have relentlessly supported me through thick and thin for these 30 years! Your unconditional love and support is everything that I have ever needed to stay motivated, to show up at work every day and to deliver performances that have entertained you. You’ve embraced every role, every character, every story I’ve had the good fortune to bring to life. So, without you I would be a nobody today.”
Rani’s performance was truly remarkable, as she played her character with raw emotion, vulnerability, and resilience. She conveyed the pain and unwavering resolve of a mother who refused to give up. The emotional depth she brought to both the courtroom scenes and the quieter moments of motherly sorrow was deeply moving and inspiring, which was also praised by fans and critics.
Also, the film not only shed light on cultural conflicts and bureaucratic indifference but also showed Rani’s extraordinary ability to carry a film with both grace and depth.
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