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Vishal Jethwa Eyes Villain Role in Potential 'Mardaani 4' with Rani Mukerji

Actor Vishal Jethwa, who starred in Mardaani 2, has expressed his deep admiration for co-star Rani Mukerji and his wish to return as a villain if a fourth film is made. He called working with Mukerji a pivotal learning experience, praising her strength and grace. The third installment, directed by Abhiraj Minawala, continues the franchise's tradition of tackling dark societal issues. A special screening for the film recently attracted several celebrities from the industry.

Key Points: Vishal Jethwa Wants to Return as Villain in Mardaani 4

  • Vishal Jethwa's praise for Rani Mukerji
  • Desire to return as a villain
  • Mardaani 3's dark societal theme
  • Star-studded screening attended
  • Franchise's legacy of issue-based stories
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Vishal Jethwa: Want to come back as a villain in 'Mardaani 4'

Actor Vishal Jethwa praises Rani Mukerji and expresses his desire to rejoin the franchise as a villain in a potential fourth Mardaani film.

"I want to come back as a villain in Mardaani 4 - Vishal Jethwa"

Mumbai, Feb 7

Actor Vishal Jethwa has heaped praise on Bollywood star Rani Mukerji and said that he wants to come back as a "villain" in the fourth installment if it is made.

Vishal, who played a pivotal role in Mardaani 2, has often spoken about the deep respect and admiration he holds for Rani.

Vishal said, "Mardaani will always be very special to me, and so will Rani ma'am. Working with her has been one of the most important learning experiences of my life."

"She leads by example with honesty, strength, and so much grace. Reuniting with her at the screening brought back so many memories, and I couldn't be more grateful to have been a part of this journey."

The actress added: "Mardaani is Rani Mukharjee ma'am and Rani Mukharjee ma'am is Mardaani. No one can perform Shivani Shivaji Roy better then Rani ma'am. Saw Mardaani 3 and she again proved that she is Rani Mukharjee for a reason. I want to come back as a villain in Mardaani 4".

A special screening was held, and it was a star-studded affair. It saw the presence of several prominent names from the industry, including legendary actor Rakha, Huma Qureshi, Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda, and Keerthy Suresh.

Talking about "Mardaani 3", the film is directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra.

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.

Aayush Gupta has written Mardaani 3 of The Railway Men fame. "Mardaani 3" is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on January 30.

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 premiered in 2019. It was directed by Gopi Puthran.

- IANS

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Aman W
Respect to Vishal for his humility and respect towards a senior actor. In our film industry, such genuine admiration is heartwarming to see. The Mardaani series tackles such hard-hitting topics with responsibility. Eagerly waiting for 3rd one!
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Rahul R
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope Mardaani 4 focuses on a fresh story and perhaps a new antagonist. Bringing back old characters as villains might feel repetitive. The strength of the franchise is its new, shocking real-world cases.
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Sarah B
It's fascinating to see how this franchise has evolved. From human trafficking to serial predators, it holds a mirror to society. Vishal's performance was chillingly good. If he comes back as a villain, it would be a great full-circle moment.
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Karthik V
Bollywood needs more franchises like Mardaani that are both entertaining and socially relevant. Rani ma'am is a powerhouse! And good on Vishal for wanting to be part of it again. His role in part 2 was seriously impactful. Ya, make it happen!
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Nidhi U
The article says "The actress added" but it's quoting Vishal, right? A small editorial glitch. Anyway, the main point is solid. Love that the young generation of actors looks up to legends like Rani. She truly is an inspiration. Can't wait for Jan 30!

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