Rani Mukerji has been honored with the Excellence in Women Empowerment Through Cinema Award, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious 30-year career. This accolade recognizes her impactful roles in films that portray strong female characters and address pertinent social issues, with a particular focus on her performance in "Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway".

Mukerji expressed immense gratitude and acknowledged the power of cinema to influence societal change. She emphasized that films have the ability to connect people, spark conversations, and inspire action on important issues. She dedicated the award to all the incredible mothers of the world.

"Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway," a film inspired by a real-life story, resonated deeply with audiences for its portrayal of a mother's relentless fight to reunite with her children against a foreign government. Mukerji's performance as Debika Chatterjee, an Indian immigrant mother, was lauded for its emotional depth and powerful depiction of maternal love. She stated that playing the role of a mother fighting against all odds made her reflect deeply on the strength and love of mothers everywhere.

In her acceptance speech, Mukerji shared her feelings, reflecting on the "incredible films" she has done and thanked the jury for recognizing her work. She called the film "a project that celebrated the resilience of motherhood". She also dedicated the award to her late father, who always dreamt of this moment for her, and thanked her mother for her constant strength and inspiration. She credited the entire team of the film for its success. Mukerji specifically thanked her director Ashima Chibber, producers Nikkhil Advani, Monisha Advani, and Madhu Bhojwani, and the entire cast and crew from Estonia and India.

Mukerji acknowledged this award as her first National Award after working in the film industry for three decades. She stated that this win has given validation to her career. "For me, this award is also a validation of my 30-year body of work, my dedication to my craft with which I feel a deeply spiritual connection, and my passion for cinema and this beautiful film industry of ours," she said.

Mukerji also expressed gratitude towards her fans for their unwavering love and support throughout her career. She acknowledged that their support has been her greatest motivation.

Rani Mukerji's career includes many popular and critically acclaimed films like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Hum Tum', 'Black', 'Mardaani', and 'No One Killed Jessica'. From winning hearts with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998 to playing bold and fearless women in many films, she has chosen many roles that show strength and emotion. Her dedication to portraying strong female characters and addressing social issues has solidified her position as a leading figure in Indian cinema.