Rani Mukerji honoured with Excellence in Women Empowerment Through Cinema Award: "Films have the power to impact societal perceptions"

Her performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway, which earned her the National Award this year, is a testament to her enduring impact and further solidifies her legacy as one of India’s finest actors.

This Christmas, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in collaboration with The Bhamla Foundation, headed by Asif Bhamla, has launched a special campaign dedicated to the empowerment and education of India’s girl children, titled ‘Supergirls of Tomorrow’.

By emphasizing the value of education, equality, and opportunity, the program seeks to uplift and inspire young girls.

Actress Rani Mukerji was honoured with the "Excellence in Women Empowerment Through Cinema Award" by The Bhamla Foundation as part of this campaign, honoring her outstanding contributions to the advancement of women's empowerment through her powerful cinematic work.

Her performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway, which earned her the National Award this year, is a testament to her enduring impact and further solidifies her legacy as one of India’s finest actors.

While receiving the award, Rani Mukerji expressed her thoughts on the initiative, stating, “Campaigns like this, dedicated to empowering and educating the Supergirls of Tomorrow, are vital in shaping a more equal and compassionate society. I have been fortunate enough to have the chance to portray strong, self-reliant women who challenge patriarchy and break stereotypes, inspiring audiences to see women as agents of change, as nation builders, and as equals in society. I’m proud to have played fiercely independent women who lead by example and shatter glass ceilings."

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She continued, "Films have the power to impact and shape societal perceptions, and my work consciously aims to showcase women as powerful individuals who can challenge the status quo. I’m deeply grateful for this recognition of my work through cinema, and it is truly a special moment for me. I will continue on this mission to tell the world that girls are the backbone of our country, the very fabric of our social structure, and it is high time we celebrate each one of them."

On the work front, Rani Mukerji will reprise her role of police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy in the much-anticipated Mardaani 3, which is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026.