By Isha Sharma | Sep 27, 2025 | 12:50 pm
**Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji recently opened up about her journey in the film industry at the India Today Conclave 2025.**
During her session titled *”Queen of Reinvention: National Award to Motherhood, Winning it All,”* she spoke about various topics, including her faith, patience, and her recent National Award win for *Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway*. She also reflected on a past disappointment—losing the same honor for *Black*.
### Emotional Moment: My Father Was Disappointed – Mukerji on National Award Loss for *Black*
Mukerji candidly shared her reaction to not winning a National Award for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2005 film, *Black*. She said,
“I gave my all in *Black*, and I was only 25 at that time when I did that film. There was chatter that I would win, and when I didn’t win, that’s when my blinkers came on. I’ve to be honest and tell you that my father was very disappointed.”
### Acceptance: When Things Are Meant to Happen, They Happen
She added, “My baba was very heartbroken that I didn’t win that year. So was Sanjay, who was the director of the film. But, I guess when things are meant to happen, they happen. The way India and my fans cheered for me, it couldn’t have been better than that.”
### Spiritual Connection: ‘He Made It Happen’ – Mukerji Remembers Late Father
When asked if she felt her father’s presence on the day of her National Award win, Mukerji replied,
“Absolutely. The day I received the news of my National Award, I was in the room where he had passed. It was just too beautiful a moment because Dad was with me throughout the day, and it was as if he had made it happen,” she recalled.
### Career Milestone: On Winning First National Award for *Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway*
Mukerji also shared her thoughts on winning the National Award for *Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway*. She said,
“I think the award means so much for my fans and well-wishers. As you know, I am winning this for the first time. I have actually been like a horse with blinkers. My single-minded focus has always been toward my craft, not to disappoint my audience.”
### Career Gratitude: Mukerji Expresses Thanks to Director Karan Johar
During the session, Mukerji expressed her gratitude toward director Karan Johar for casting her as Tina in *Kuch Kuch Hota Hai*. She said,
“The success of the film is not really in our hands. But what we can do is to do our best so that I can deliver. That’s what I have done for the last 30 years.”
Rani Mukerji’s inspiring journey reflects her resilience, dedication, and deep connection with her craft and loved ones—making her story truly one of reinvention and triumph.
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