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Rani Mukerji Says National Award Felt 'Extra Special' Shared With Shah Rukh Khan

She credits their decades-long bond for deepening the meaning of the milestone.

Overview

  • Speaking on Zoom’s Spotlight Sessions, Mukerji reflected on receiving her first National Film Award alongside Shah Rukh Khan and called the shared moment uniquely meaningful.
  • She recalled the viral clip from the Delhi ceremony where she helped Khan adjust his medal, describing it as a candid snapshot of a long friendship.
  • Mukerji dedicated her award to mothers, saying the recognition felt deeply personal after portraying the fight of an immigrant parent in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.
  • Both stars collected their first National Film Awards last year, with Mukerji honored for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway (2023) and Khan for Jawan (2023).
  • She said she has learned from Khan professionally and personally throughout their 30- and 35-year careers, as she now promotes Mardaani 3, slated for January 30, 2026.