Rani Mukerji receives award for promoting gender equality in cinema
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in collaboration with The Bhamla Foundation, has launched a campaign titled ‘Supergirls of Tomorrow’ aimed at empowering and educating girls in India. The initiative seeks to raise awareness about gender equality and promote opportunities for young girls.
As part of the campaign, actor Rani Mukerji was honoured with the ‘Excellence in Women Empowerment Through Cinema Award’ by The Bhamla Foundation. The award recognises her contribution to portraying strong and resilient female characters in Indian cinema.
Mukerji, who marks 30 years in the film industry, has played roles that highlight themes of dignity, equality, and empowerment. Her recent performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway earned her a National Award earlier this year. Over the years, she has featured in films such as ‘Black’, ‘No One Killed Jessica’, ‘Mardaani’, ‘Yuva’, ‘Saathiya’, and ‘Hichki’, which have been noted for their portrayal of independent and determined women.
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While receiving the award, Rani Mukerji said, “Campaigns like this, dedicated to empowering and educating the ‘Supergirls of Tomorrow’, are vital in shaping a more equal and compassionate society. I have been fortunate enough to have the chance to portray strong, self-reliant women who challenge patriarchy and break stereotypes, inspiring audiences to see women as agents of change, as nation builders, and as equals in society. I’m proud to have played fiercely independent women who lead by example and shatter glass ceilings. Films have the power to impact and shape societal perceptions, and my work consciously aims to showcase women as powerful individuals who can challenge the status quo. I’m deeply grateful for this recognition of my work through cinema, and it is truly a special moment for me. I will continue on this mission to tell the world that girls are the backbone of our country, the very fabric of our social structure, and it is high time we celebrate each one of them.”
She is set to reprise her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy in ‘Mardaani 3’, scheduled for release on 27th February. The ‘Mardaani’ franchise is regarded as one of the few female-led series in Indian cinema that combines entertainment with social messaging.
