Rani Mukerji has added another major honour to her three-decade-long career. The actor was recognised at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) with a special citation for excellence in acting, celebrating her memorable performances and the lasting impact she has had on audiences in India and around the world. The honour acknowledges Rani's contribution to Indian cinema and her role in taking stories and characters from Hindi films to global audiences.
Rani Mukerji celebrates 3 decades of roles
Rani attended the festival in a striking geranium-red monochrome co-ord set as she marked the latest recognition in an already celebrated career. From playing women who went against social expectations to portraying characters who found courage during difficult times, the actor has consistently brought honesty and emotional depth to her performances.
Her filmography includes a wide range of roles, with films such as Black, Hum Tum, Yuva, Bunty Aur Babli, No One Killed Jessica, Hichki, the Mardaani franchise and Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway showcasing different sides of her acting.
Speaking about the honour, Rani Mukerji said, “When I entered the Indian film industry as a young girl, I never imagined that one day my films and the characters that I have been fortunate enough to play would take me across oceans, and that people in a beautiful country like Australia would embrace me with so much warmth. Entertaining people across the world through my cinema is the greatest gift this profession has given me. Australia has always welcomed me and Indian cinema with open arms. It has become a place where cultures meet through storytelling, where films remind us that emotions don't need passports, and where love, laughter and hope speak a language we all understand.”
She also reflected on how her characters have shaped her personally over the years. Rani added, “As actors, we perform in front of a camera. But the real story begins only when that performance reaches someone's heart. To know that for three decades my films, my characters and my voice have travelled so far from home and still found a place in your lives is incredibly humbling. I've been fortunate to play women who laughed loudly, loved deeply, fought fearlessly and never stopped believing in themselves. In many ways, every character has changed me a little. They've made me a better actor, but more importantly, they've made me a better human being.”
IFFM celebrates Indian cinema on a global stage
{{/usCountry}}She also reflected on how her characters have shaped her personally over the years. Rani added, “As actors, we perform in front of a camera. But the real story begins only when that performance reaches someone's heart. To know that for three decades my films, my characters and my voice have travelled so far from home and still found a place in your lives is incredibly humbling. I've been fortunate to play women who laughed loudly, loved deeply, fought fearlessly and never stopped believing in themselves. In many ways, every character has changed me a little. They've made me a better actor, but more importantly, they've made me a better human being.”
IFFM celebrates Indian cinema on a global stage
{{/usCountry}}Rani's recognition also highlights the growing international reach of Indian cinema and her long-standing connection with audiences outside India. Her work has travelled well beyond the traditional Hindi film audience, with several of her performances continuing to resonate with viewers across different cultures.
The 2026 edition of IFFM is being held from August 13 to 23 and brings together films, actors and filmmakers from across India.
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