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Bollywood star Rani Mukerji is set to return as the fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in ‘Mardaani 3’, with filming expected to commence in June 2025. Director Abhiraj Minawala has begun pre-production work, and the makers are currently conducting look tests for key characters. The highly anticipated sequel was officially announced in August 2024, sparking excitement among fans eager to see Mukerji don the police uniform once again. According to a report by Mid-Day, the screenplay is being fine-tuned while auditions are underway to cast a powerful antagonist. The production team is also finalising primary shooting locations, with major sequences planned for Mumbai and Delhi. Additional locations in North India are being scouted and will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Speaking about the film’s progress, Rani Mukerji expressed her enthusiasm for the franchise. “I’m truly proud of my Mardaani franchise. It is a series that continues to inspire and resonate with audiences. The love, adulation, and respect I have received from Mardaani is truly humbling. I look forward to bringing back Shivani Shivaji Roy on the big screen. It has been a while since I have donned the cop uniform and paid tribute to the women police force of our country.” Aamir Khan on his dream project Mahabharata’ Mukerji had previously confirmed her involvement in Mardaani 3 in 2023, stating, “I’m excited to see how Mardaani 3 shapes up! I am crossing my fingers because I would love to play the part of Shivani once again.” The Mardaani franchise began in 2014, with the first film receiving critical and commercial acclaim. The sequel, released in 2019, also proved to be a box office success. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the action-thriller series, which continues to spotlight the challenges and triumphs of law enforcement officers in India. With pre-production progressing steadily, Mardaani 3 is poised to deliver yet another gripping cinematic experience when it hits the big screen. Source: Indian media

Popular Bollywood film actress Rani Mukerji returned to the big screen after two years with the film 'Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway.' At the same time, Anirban Bhattacharya, the heartthrob of Bengali films, made his Bollywood debut through this film. The film is based on a real-life story and plotted from Sagarika Chakraborty's 2022 book The Journey of a Mother. The film has been released on Friday, March 17, 2023, and appears to be a blockbuster. Details about the Film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway Main Casts Rani Mukerji as Debika Chatterjee; Anirban Bhattacharya as Aniruddha Chatterjee, Debika's husband; Jim Sarbh as Daniel Singh Ciupek, lawyer of Norway; Neena Gupta as Vasudha Kamat, Indian External Affairs Minister (the character based on Sushma Swaraj). Plot Debika and her family - husband Aniruddha, son Shubha, and five-month-old daughter Shuchi - live in Stavanger. During their last visit, Sia and Matilda of Velfred, a child welfare service, take away Shubha and Shuchi, leaving the Chatterjees in shock. They are informed that they are not allowed to keep custody of their children as they are considered unfit. Read More: 10 Netflix Originals Coming in April 2023 Debika then decides to battle the government to regain her children. In the process, she discovers the shocking truth about the child custody system in Norway, prompting her to take drastic action. The rest of the story follows her journey. Director and Producers Ashima Chibber is an Indian film director who began her career as an assistant director for films such as “Rockstar” and "Chakde! India." Ashima's fame in Bollywood has been enhanced by her appearances in multiple blockbusters and collaborations with elite directors, allowing her career to flourish. Her entry into television was concurrent with a new phase in Indian TV. This Hyderabadi girl, who has studied in Delhi and the UK, made her cinematic debut under the direction of acclaimed filmmaker Shimit Amin. In 2013, she made her directorial debut with the romantic comedy "Mere Dad Ki Maruti." The film received positive reviews and was a box-office success. Now she is back with another sensation, “Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway.” The film is produced by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani. Read More: Top 10 Upcoming South Indian Movies in March 2023

The sequel to Rani Mukerji starrer 2014 crime thriller Mardaani finally has a release date. The Gopi Puthran directorial will hit the screens on December 13, 2019. The first installment was directed by Pradeep Sarkar.