Rani Mukherjee Says Roles Made Her Better Person

At the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, Rani Mukherjee received a citation for excellence in acting, prompting her to reflect on the transformative power of her on‑screen personas. She explained that playing women who laugh freely, love deeply and fight bravely taught her invaluable life lessons.

Her film credits include landmark titles such as Black, Hum Tum, Yuva, Bunty Aur Babli, No One Killed Jessica, Hichki, Mardaani, and Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. Each project added a new dimension to her craft and reinforced her reputation as one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable female leads.

Mukherjee recalled stepping onto the set as a small girl, unaware that her work would later reach audiences in distant lands like Australia. “Cinema is a universal gift,” she said, praising the Australian people for their open‑hearted welcome of Indian stories.

She emphasized that acting is more than a performance; it is a dialogue that begins when the audience feels a genuine connection. “It is humbling to know that after three decades my films and characters have travelled far from home and found a place in people’s lives,” she noted.

Finally, Mukherjee said that every role altered her in subtle ways, shaping her not only as an actress but also as a more empathetic human being.