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Ashima Chibber EXCLUSIVE: On Mrs. Chatterjee V/S Norway, Rani Mukerji & MORE I N18V
Ashima Chibber, director of Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway, talks to Shreyanka Mazumdar of News18 Showsha about what she recognised in Rani Mukerji that made her trust the actress to play the role — a performance that fetched Rani her first National Award. Watch this video for more!
Time of India
03-08-2025
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Rani Mukerji visits Siddhivinayak Temple following her National Award win for 'Mrs Chatterjee Vs. Norway'
The winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday at a press conference held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The list included Rani Mukerji 's name as she won her first National Award for Best Actress in 'Mrs Chatterjee Vs. Norway'. The film, based on a true story, was directed by Ashima Chibber and released in 2023. Rani Mukerji visits Siddhivinayak Temple After winning her first National Award, Rani Mukerji paid a visit to Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple on Saturday. She was accompanied by her brother, Raja Mukerji. The temple's official Instagram page shared photos of the actress offering prayers and seeking Lord Ganesh's blessings. Rani Murkerji on winning her first National Award In an official statement on winning the National Award, Rani said, '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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo 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, '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.' The actress shared, '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 Mukerji Wins First National Award – Calls It 'Deeply Personal' & Dedicates It to Mothers
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
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- Hindustan Times
This is first ever in 30-year career: Rani Mukerji on winning National Award
New Delhi, Actor Rani Mukerji on Friday said winning her first National Film Award for "Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway" validates not just her career of three decades but also her dedication to her craft and cinema. This is first ever in 30-year career: Rani Mukerji on winning National Award Mukerji was named as the winner in the 'Best Actress' category at the 71st National Awards, which were announced on Friday. The awards honoured the best films of 2023. The actor received the award for her performance in "Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway". Directed by Ashima Chibber, the film was released in March 2023. "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'," the actor said in a statement. "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," the 47-year-old actor added. "Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway" also starred Jim Sarbh and revolved around Debika Chatterjee , an Indian woman staying in Norway with her family, who fights to regain custody of her children after she is separated from them by the Norwegian authorities. Calling her win "deeply emotional and personal", the actor dedicated her National Award to all the mothers in the world. "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. "A mother can move mountains for her children and also make the world a better place. This film tried to show this. 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," she added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
This is first ever in 30-year career: Rani Mukerji on winning National Award
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Actor Rani Mukerji on Friday said winning her first National Film Award for 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway" validates not just her career of three decades but also her dedication to her craft and cinema. Mukerji was named as the winner in the 'Best Actress' category at the 71st National Awards, which were announced on Friday. The awards honoured the best films of 2023. The actor received the award for her performance in 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway". Directed by Ashima Chibber, the film was released in March 2023. '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'," the actor said in a statement. '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," the 47-year-old actor added. 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway" also starred Jim Sarbh and revolved around Debika Chatterjee (Mukerji), an Indian woman staying in Norway with her family, who fights to regain custody of her children after she is separated from them by the Norwegian authorities. Calling her win 'deeply emotional and personal", the actor dedicated her National Award to all the mothers in the world. '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. 'A mother can move mountains for her children and also make the world a better place. This film tried to show this. 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," she added. PTI ATR RB RB view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 20:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
