VETERAN Bollywood star Rani Mukerji,
who has clocked three decades in the journey of acting, opened up about her journey with the Mardaani franchise and the
inspiration behind her fearless character, Shivani
Shivaji Roy.
“I’ve seen how lonely courage can be,” Rani said,
reflecting on the challenges and dedication of
those in uniform.
“Shivani Shivaji Roy is not a character I switch
off when the camera cuts. I carry her with me.
Because through her, I’ve seen what it really
means to serve.
I’ve seen how lonely courage
can be,” Rani said.
She added: “I have immense respect
for the cops of our country who show
up every day — quietly, without complaints, without medals, serving
our country and protecting us
silently. Mardaani franchise is my
salute to them and I feel so happy and proud to see the people
of my country pour so much
love for the police force.”
With the love pouring in for
her work in the third installment of Mardaani, she dedicates this moment to the
Indian police force by saying,
“To my brothers and
sisters in the police force,
especially the women, who
are judged more, questioned more, and still
stand taller than fear, this
film exists because of you.”
“This film is my way of
celebrating the entire police
force, especially the women
officers who lead with
strength, compassion, and
fierce integrity.”
Rani says the response to
the trailer is a testament that,
as a country, we are always
ready to raise our voice
against social crimes.
She says,“Your incredible
response and love for
Mardaani 3 trailer tells me
that we, as a country, have
a strong conscience. That
we still feel anger when
something is wrong and
pride when someone
stands up to protect the
helpless.
Thank you for
holding Mardaani 3 so
close to your hearts.”
Rani said that
Mardaani is not just a
franchise for her.
“Shivani Shivaji Roy lives in my heart. Through
her, I’ve witnessed courage that doesn’t shout,
strength that doesn’t seek applause, and bravery
that comes at a very personal cost and I’m inspired
by her.”
“Mardaani has never just been a film for me—
it’s a feeling, a responsibility. It is deeply humbling
to experience so much love for a film and a franchise that is part of my existence and has defined
my career in cinema."
Directed by Abhiraj Minawala,
Mardaani 3 delves into another dark and brutal reality of
our society, further
strengthening the franchise’s legacy of impactful, issue-based storytelling. Mardaani 3 is
scheduled to release
in theatres worldwide on
January 30.