71st National Film Awards 2025: Rani Mukerji Conferred Best Actress Honour For Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway

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Rani Mukerji has achieved a major milestone in her illustrious three-decade-long career, bagging her first-ever National Film Award. She was honoured with the Best Actress Award at the 71st National Film Awards in New Delhi for her powerful performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. The actress received the award by President Droupadi Murmu.Also Read: National Film Awards

Rani’s reaction to National Award honour

Reacting to the recognition, Rani shared her excitement: “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.”Rani expressed heartfelt thanks to the jury while crediting her team for the film’s success. “I thank the National Award jury for honouring my work. 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.”

Validation of a 30-year journey

The actor described the win as a recognition of her lifelong commitment to cinema. “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,” she added.Rani dedicated the honour to mothers, emphasising the power of maternal love. “There is nothing like a mother’s love and her ferocity to protect her own. 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.”Concluding her note, Rani thanked her fans for their unwavering support: “Your unconditional love and support is everything that I have ever needed. Without you I would be a nobody today.”

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About the Film

Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway is based on the real-life story of an Indian mother’s relentless fight against a foreign system to reunite with her children. Rani’s heartfelt and impactful portrayal has received wide critical acclaim, making the film one of the most memorable performances of her career.