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NEW DELHI: Actor Rani Mukerji on Wednesday said winning the first National Film Award of her 30-year career is an emotional moment and dedicated the honour to her late father Ram Mukerji. Rani was bestowed with the honour of Best Actress for her performance in "Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway" by President Droupadi Murmu at the 71th National Film Awards ceremony on Tuesday. Directed by Ashima Chibber, the film was released in March 2023. "I'm truly overwhelmed to receive my first National Award in my 30-year journey as an actor. 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. "I miss him deeply today, and I know it's his blessing and my mother's constant strength and inspiration that guided me through the role of Mrs Chatterjee," the 47-year-old actor said in a statement. She also expressed gratitude to her fans and to the cast and crew of "Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway", which tells the story of Debika Chatterjee (Rani), an Indian mother in Norway who battles the authorities to regain custody of her children after being forcibly separated from them. "To my incredible fans, thank you for being by my side through every high and low. Your unwavering love and support has been my greatest motivation. I know how much this award means to all of you, and it brings me immense joy and happiness to see how happy you are," Rani said. "The entire team of 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway' poured their hearts into this powerful story, and I'm deeply grateful to each one of them," she added. Calling the film "a tribute to all the mothers around the world", Rani said the role resonated with her personally as a mother. "(The film) captures the unbreakable spirit of an immigrant mother, fighting against all odds in a foreign land to protect her child. As a mother myself, this role was incredibly personal. Through this film, we tried to honour the spirit of motherhood and I hope it serves as a reminder of the quiet power women carry within them every single day," she added. Rani will next appear in the third installment of her crime drama film series "Mardaani".
On the second anniversary of "Mardaani 2", Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy.On the second anniversary of 'Mardaani 2', Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji R ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed concerns over the devastation caused by flooding in West Bengal's Kolkata, and urged the state and central government to help restore normalcy. He paid condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones and urged Congress workers to extend support. Also Read | Rajya Sabha By-Elections 2025: ECI Issues Notification for Biennial Election to 4 Rajya Sabha Seats From Jammu and Kashmir. "My thoughts are with the people of Kolkata and other parts of West ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI): Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, known for directing an impressive slate of films like 'Jodhaa Akbar', 'Lagaan', and 'Swades', has extended a heartfelt message for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. In a nod to SRK's National Award win, Gowariker, who was one of the jury members at the 71st National Film Awards, dedicated a special post to the actor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashutosh Gowariker (@ashutoshgowariker) "What a journey we have had... each forging one's own path and today, to come together on this prestigious Dai ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telugu cinema made a significant impression at the 71st National Film Awards, announced at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on Friday, August 1. Among the winners this year was a debut that has captured the nation's attention: Sukrithi Veni, daughter of renowned filmmaker Sukumar, was named Best Child Artist for her performance in the Telugu film Gandhi Thaatha Chettu. Gandhi Thaatha Chettu is directed by Padmavathi Malladi and presented by Tabitha Sukumar, under the banners of Sukumar Writings, Mythri Movie Makers and Gopi Talkies. The film offers a mix of environmental cons ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Wordsmith-politician Shashi Tharoor chose to keep it simple in his congratulations to Shah Rukh Khan for his National Award win but not the superstar who went the whole hog in his response and had his X readers reaching out for the dictionary. The tables were turned as it were. "A National Treasure wins a National Award. Congratulations @iamsrk," Tharoor wrote on X in response to Shah Rukh bagging the National Award for his 2023 film "Jawan". "Thank you for the simple praise Mr Tharoor... would not have understood something more magniloquent and sesquipedalian...ha ha ...Read More >
IMAGE: Vikrant Massey and wife Sheetal Thakur. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sheetal Thakur/Instagram Moments before he received his maiden National Film Award for Best Actor, Vikrant Massey said his focus was on following the protocol and get a good picture with President Droupadi Murmu, one that he could hang in his home. At the 71st National Film Awards ceremony, Massey was recognised for his performance in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail, which won the Best Film Award at the ceremony. For Masse ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): It is always a challenge for star kids to stay out of the limelight, as they often catch the attention and are also subjected to scrutiny by the media or the public. However, Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji, as a mother, is protective of her daughter, Adira, and prefers to keep her out of the media glare. In a conversation with ANI, Rani shared her philosophy behind keeping Adira's life private and normal, away from the pressures of being a celebrity kid. "I am always private. My work life is different, my personal life is different. If you have se ...Read More >
New Delhi: The prestigious 71st National Film Awards were announced on August 1 this year, marking a historic moment for Shah Rukh Khan, who bagged his first-ever National Award in 33 years for Atlee's Jawan. Vikrant Massey and Rani Mukerji were also honoured for their outstanding performances in 12th Fail and Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, respectively. The awards ceremony will take place on September 23 at 4 PM at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards at what is expected to be a star-studded event. Confirmed attendees include Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Scenes from 12th Fail and Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in cinema from 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed the winners on Friday at a press conference in New Delhi. The 71st National Film Awards recognise films certified by the censor board from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Rani Mukerji, who won her very first National Award for Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee Vs. Norway sha ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bombay High Court has now got its fifth bench, located in Kolhapur. The HC bench at Kolhapur will start functioning from Aug 18, as stated in a notification issued on Friday."I, Alok Aradhe, Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, with the approval of the Governor of Maharashtra, appoint Kolhapur as a place at which Judges and Division Courts of the High Court may also sit, with effect from August 18, 2025," the notification dated Aug 1 said. The other benches of the HC are at Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Goa, apart from the principal bench in Mumbai.Lawyers and bar associa ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rani Mukerji, who bagged her first-ever National Film Award nearly 30 years after entering the film industry, says she feels "overwhelmed" to have received the honour. The award, for Best Actress, was announced for her powerful role in 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway,' where she played a mother fighting to bring her children back home. Her first National Award feels like a full-circle moment, one that her fans and the film industry will remember for a long time. Calling it a big moment in her long journey in cinema, the 'Mardaani' actress shared her feelings in her statement, where sh ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ace Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra said that "Your visionary stance to cinema has been a cherished journey" as filmmaker Karan Johar bagged his 4th National Award. Karan Johar's "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt was honoured with the award for 'Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment' at the 71st National Film Awards on Tuesday by the President of India. Congratulating Karan on his latest achievement, Manish penned on his official Instagram handle, "Dearest and Bestest @karanjohar many Congratulations on your ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 28: Filmmaker Karan Johar took to social media to celebrate 10 years of his beloved romantic drama "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil." Marking the milestone, he reflected on the film's emotional depth, calling it the most personal project he has ever made. Featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the 2016 film marked Johar's return to direction after 'Student of the Year' (2012). In his heartfelt caption, Karan Johar reflected on the emotional connection he still shares with "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil," nearly a decade after its release. He expressed how the memories of ...Read More >
The 71st National Film Awards became a night of milestones, nostalgia, and celebration for Indian cinema. Among the most memorable highlights was Rani Mukerji's long-awaited recognition, as she bagged her first National Award for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. Draped in an elegant saree, Rani was seated in the front row next to Shah Rukh Khan, her long-time co-star with whom she has delivered some of Hindi cinema's most loved films. The sight of the two together immediately caught the cameras and se ...Read More >
Palakkad (Kerala) [India], September 24 (ANI): Suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is facing accusations of sexual misconduct, visited his constituency in Palakkad in Kerala on Wednesday. He had been out of Palakkad after the allegations were raised against him, leading his party to suspend him from its primary membership. His MLA office was opened today, and a large police force was deployed in front of it. Mamkootathil visited the family of a Congress worker, who had died recently, and expressed his condolences. Also Read | Rajya Sabha By-Elections 2025: ECI Issues Notification ...Read More >
Rani Mukerji, who won her first National Award for Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway, dedicated her win to her late father. Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, who bagged her first Best Actress National Award for her performance in Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway, expressed gratitude and thanked her fans for the overwhelming love and support in her three decades long career. Rani dedicated her National Award to her late father and said he was the one 'who always dreamt of this moment.' "I'm truly overwhelmed to r ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24 (ANI): Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji dedicated her first National Award win to her late father and filmmaker Ram Mukherjee, saying that her father always dreamt of this "moment" for her. Rani Mukerji was honoured with the National Award for Best Actress for her performance in the legal drama 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway', which was released in the theatres in 2023. The actress expressed her happiness at receiving the first National Award in her three-decade acting career. In the press note shared by YRF, the actress dedicated her historic win to her f ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI): Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, known for directing an impressive slate of films like 'Jodhaa Akbar', 'Lagaan', and 'Swades', has extended a heartfelt message for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. In a nod to SRK's National Award win, Gowariker, who was one of the jury members at the 71st National Film Awards, dedicated a special post to the actor. https://www.instagram.com/p/DPBo5y0k2tC/ "What a journey we have had... each forging one's own path and today, to come together on this prestigious Dais, which is the highest award of our country, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 27 (ANI): Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji says that her National Award honour feels more special as she won it at the same time as her longtime friend and former co-star Shah Rukh Khan. At the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2025 session titled the 'Queen of Reinvention: National Award to Motherhood, Winning it All' session, the actor said, "The award means so much happiness for my fans, my well-wishers, my friends and my family. My single-minded focus has always been to work hard, do the best in my craft and not to disappoint my audience. It felt even more sp ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 13 (VOICE) On the second anniversary of "Mardaani 2", Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. Rani said, "I'm thrilled to announce that we are starting shooting of Mardaani 3 in April 2025!" She shared that it is always special to wear the police uniform and play a character that has only given her love. "I'm proud to essay the character of this feisty cop again in Mardaani 3 as a tribute to all the unsung, brav ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Rani Mukerji, who bagged her first-ever National Film Award nearly 30 years after entering the film industry, says she feels overwhelmed to have received the honour. The award, for Best Actress, was announced for her powerful role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, where she played a mother fighting to bring her children back home. Her first National Award feels like a full-circle moment, one that her fans and the film industry will remember for a long time. Calling it a big moment in her long journey in cinema, the Mardaani actress shared her feelings in her s ...Read More >
New Delhi: After Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan received his first ever National Award for Jawan recently, the star was flooded with many congratulatory messages. Among many celebs, SRK was also congratulated by none other than Shashi Tharoor. But what caught public attention was how the kinf of romance thanked him ala Tharoor style. SRK channelled his inner Shashi Tharoor and on X (formerly called Twitter) and the witty exchange went viral on social media. The politician known for his strong vocabulary wrote: "A National Treasure wins a National Award! Congratulations @iamsrk!." To this S ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 24 (ANI): The Principal Media Advisor to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Naresh Chauhanon, on Wednesday welcomed the Centre's decision to reduce GST slabs but accused the Modi government of exploiting people for eight years under what he termed as a "Jaziya tax." Addressing the media in Shimla and later speaking to ANI, Chauhan said they have already welcomed the GST reforms, but asked why it took the Centre so long to start this since 2017. Also Read | Rajya Sabha By-Elections 2025: ECI Issues Notification for Biennial Election to 4 Rajya Sa ...Read More >
The prestigious National Film Awards 2025 was hosted where the Indian film industry came together to celebrate cinematic excellence. The evening recognised outstanding performances in films released in 2023, honouring legends and emerging talents. Among the highlights was the presence of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, versatile actor Vikrant Massey and the iconic Rani Mukerji, who all won in the Best Actor category. However, one of the most heartwarming moments of the evening came from a young artist ...Read More >
Nandamuri Balakrishna's Bhagavanth Kesari, praised for its powerful emotional core and empowering message, took home the Best Telugu Film award in the regional categories. The much awaited 71st National Film Awards winners were revealed today, honoring some of the most celebrated actors and films from 2023 in Indian cinema. South Indian films and filmmakers have dominated quite a number of important categories in the 71st National Film Awards and this shows the complexity, and technical prowess ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language.' This is a direct insult to the very language in which our National Anthem ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Who shares the best onscreen chemistry with Shah Rukh Khan: Rani Mukerji, Kajol, or Juhi Chawla? It a question fans have asked for years, but never really found a single answer to. That because Shah Rukh manages to look so effortless and natural with all three of them. Now, Rani Mukerji herself has shared her take on why his chemistry works so well. When asked about it, the actress smiled and said, Because Shah Rukh name is love; his second name is love. Shah Rukh Khan screen pairings with the three actresses have created several iconic moments ...Read More >