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Rani Mukerji Credits Nutan, Nargis for Strong Women in Hindi Cinema

Bollywood star Rani Mukerji asserts that Hindi cinema has a long history of portraying strong female characters, crediting legendary actresses like Nutan and Nargis for setting this precedent. She made these remarks during an interactive session with women officers of the Delhi Police. The actress, who recently completed three decades in the industry, sees her current work, including the 'Mardaani' franchise, as a continuation of this powerful legacy. Her latest film, 'Mardaani 3', directed by Abhiraj Minawala, delves into another dark societal issue, continuing the series' focus on hard-hitting, relevant themes.

Key Points: Rani Mukerji on Strong Female Roles in Bollywood Legacy

  • Celebrates legacy of strong women in Bollywood
  • Credits pioneers Nutan and Nargis
  • Aims to carry forward impactful storytelling
  • Discusses dark societal themes of Mardaani 3
  • Franchise explores human trafficking and crime
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Rani Mukerji: Strong female characters have always been portrayed in Hindi cinema

Rani Mukerji says Hindi cinema has always had strong female characters, citing legends like Nutan and Nargis, as she promotes 'Mardaani 3'.

"I believe our industry has always had very strong characters. - Rani Mukerji"

Mumbai, Feb 10

Bollywood star Rani Mukerji says Hindi cinema has always celebrated strong women on screen and credits legendary performers like Nutan and Nargis for setting that foundation decades ago.

It was during an exclusive session with IANS, that Rani engaged in an insightful talk with women officers of the Delhi Police.

Talking about the portrayal of strong women in Hindi cinema, Rani said: "I believe our industry has always had very strong characters. Nutan ji did films like Bandini, Nargis ji did Mother India. So strong female characters have always been portrayed in our industry."

Rani, who has completed three decades in Hindi cinema, added that in her current phase, she is consciously trying to carry forward the work left behind by her seniors.

"In my own way, in this phase of my career, I am trying to carry forward the work that our seniors left behind, so that in every decade, the women who do films and the stories we bring to the screen continue to remain strong," said the actress, whose latest release is "Mardaani 3".

Talking about her latest release, "Mardaani 3", the film is directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra. While Mardaani exposed the grim realities of human trafficking and Mardaani 2 explored the disturbing psyche of a serial rapist who challenged the system, Mardaani 3 delves into another dark and brutal reality of our society, further strengthening the franchise's legacy of impactful, issue-based storytelling.

Actress Janaki Bodiwala of Shaitaan fame also enters the Mardaani franchise to play a pivotal role. Mardaani 3 has been written by Aayush Gupta of The Railway Men fame. The first installment of the Mardaani franchise was released in 2014.

It featured Rani, Jisshu Sengupta, Tahir Raj Bhasin, and Anant Vidhaat Sharma in supporting roles. The second installment hit the screens in 2019. It was directed by Gopi Puthran. It also stars Vishal Jethwa.

- IANS

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Arjun K
While I respect her view, I feel the industry has a long way to go. Yes, there were strong characters, but they were exceptions, not the norm. Today, we have more female-led narratives, which is progress. Mardaani 3 looks promising!
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Sarah B
As someone who loves Indian cinema, it's fascinating to learn about this history. The Mardaani series sounds intense and important. More power to Rani for choosing such roles and carrying the torch forward.
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Vikram M
True that! My mother always talks about the grace and strength of actresses like Nargis and Meena Kumari. Modern actresses like Rani, Vidya, and Kangana are definitely standing on the shoulders of these giants. Jai ho!
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Kavya N
It's refreshing to hear this perspective. Sometimes we get so caught up in the 'new wave' of cinema that we forget the foundation. Excited for Mardaani 3 – Rani as Shivani Shivaji Roy is iconic! 💪
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think the credit should also go to the writers and directors who created these characters. An actress brings them to life, but the vision starts elsewhere. Hope Mardaani 3 has a solid script to match the hype.

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