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Rani Mukerji: Mother's Loss Fueled 'Mrs Chatterjee' Role
30 Jan
Summary
- Mukerji connected deeply with 'Mrs Chatterjee' script after losing her second child.
- The film highlights a mother's desperation when separated from her children.
- Mukerji aimed to show the stark reality of living abroad, not just aspirations.
Rani Mukerji found a profound connection with the script for 'Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway' during a period of personal grief following the loss of her second child. This deep sense of loss made the story of a mother separated from her children particularly poignant for her.
Mukerji expressed her intention to convey the intense desperation and loneliness experienced by mothers in such circumstances. She aimed to contrast the public's obsession with settling abroad with the harsher realities of life in a foreign country.
The film, directed by Ashima Chibber, is based on a true story about an Indian mother's fight for custody of her children against the Norwegian foster care system. Mukerji's performance earned her a National Award for Best Actress.
Meanwhile, Mukerji also marks 30 years in cinema and returns with 'Mardaani 3,' released today, January 30, 2026. The Mardaani franchise, which began in 2014, features Mukerji as tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. 'Mardaani 3' will notably feature the franchise's first female antagonist.
