Actor Rani Mukerji recently received an ‘Excellence in Women Empowerment Through Cinema Award’ by a Mumbai-based NGO called Bhamla Foundation, as part of a ‘Supergirls of Tomorrow’ campaign dedicated to empowering and educating the girl child. The NGO collaborated with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the campaign.

Receiving the award, Rani Mukerji said, “Campaigns like this, dedicated to empowering and educating girls 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 am 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,” she added.

Earlier this year, Rani won her first National Award for her film Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. She will next be seen reprising her role of daredevil female cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, that is slated for release on February 27.