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Karan Johar Hypes Rani Mukerji's 'Fantastic' Mardaani 3 Trailer

Filmmaker Karan Johar enthusiastically praised the trailer for Rani Mukerji's upcoming film "Mardaani 3" on social media. The trailer showcases Mukerji returning as the fierce police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy on a mission to rescue missing girls from a beggar mafia. The film's trailer was released by Yash Raj Films to coincide with Mukerji marking 30 years in the Hindi film industry. "Mardaani 3" is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on January 30.

Karan Johar hypes BFF Rani Mukerji for Mardaani 3, says 'trailer is fantastic'

Mumbai, Jan 12

Filmmaker Karan Johar has taken to his social media account to laud his BFF and Bollywood star Rani Mukerji for her performance in her upcoming movie Mardaani 3.

Karan Johar, sharing the trailer of Mardaani 3, wrote, "What a FANTASTIC TRAILER!!!! RANI MUKERJI KICKING ASS is the best thing you you will see today!!!!!!#mardaani3

@yrf."

For the uninitiated, Karan Johar and Rani Mukerji's friendship and professional association goes a long way back to mid 90s era of Bollywood.

Rani Mukerji first associated with Karan Johar during the latter's movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai where she essayed the role of Tina.

She was later seen in a cameo in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, followed by a full fledged role in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.

Talking about Mardaani, the first official trailer of the movie that was released today, on the 12th of January, has been receiving great response from critics and audiences alike.

Rani Mukerji, who returns as the formidable Shivani Shivaji Roy in 'Mardaani 3', this time will be taking on a spine-chilling mission to trace and rescue a group of missing girls, as seen in the trailer.

As Rani marked 30 years in Hindi cinema on Monday, Yash Raj Films unveiled the gripping trailer of 'Mardaani 3', setting a dark and urgent tone as the fearless cop plunges into the brutal underbelly of a beggar mafia headed by a chilling antagonist played by acclaimed actor Mallika Prasad.

"Mardaani 3" is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on January 30.

— IANS

Reader Comments

Aman W

Karan Johar promoting it is nice, but honestly, Rani's work speaks for itself. She doesn't need a celebrity endorsement. The trailer looks intense and the subject matter is very important for our society.

Rohit P

KJo and Rani's friendship is iconic! From KKHH to now, they've come a long way. The trailer is indeed fantastic. Rani as Shivani Roy is the hero we need. YRF is delivering quality content again.

Sarah B

The antagonist looks terrifying! Tackling the beggar mafia is such a bold and real issue. Hope the movie does justice to the seriousness of the topic and isn't just commercial masala.

Vikram M

ज़बरदस्त trailer! Rani Mukerji is in a league of her own. After 30 years, she's still choosing such powerful roles. This is what a female-led action thriller should be. Full paisa vasool promise. 💪

Nikhil C

Respectfully, while the trailer is good, I hope the film doesn't become preachy. The first Mardaani was perfect. The second was okay. Hope third time's the charm with a tight script and less melodrama.

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