New Delhi, Sep 24
Known for delivering power-packed roles, actress Rani Mukerji, who has won her first National Award in a journey spanning over three decades, says she has dedicated the honour to her late father Ram Mukherjee.
Rani was awarded the Best Actress National Award for the film “Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway,” a legal drama directed by Ashima Chibber. The film also stars Anirban Bhattacharya, Neena Gupta, and Jim Sarbh.
The actress said: “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,” she added.