She became emotional upon receiving the award, dedicating it to her late father. The Queen received the award from Indian President Draupadi Murmu at a ceremony held in Delhi on Wednesday (September 27).
Then, according to Indian media reports, Rani Mukerji said, "This honor is a huge achievement for me in my 30-year career as an actor. I want to dedicate this award to my father. My father has always waited for this moment."
"Today I am thinking of my father a lot. I believe from the bottom of my heart that he is with me. My mother has always given me courage on this journey of mine. Her strength has helped me bring such a film to the audience."
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The film 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway' depicts the true story of a mother's fight for her child. Rani Mukerji said in this context, 'This honour is for all the mothers in the world. As a mother, this film was very important to me, because it shows how far a mother can go for the good of her child.'
