While accepting the award, Rani's Marathi speech and her traditional Maharashtrian look became a major talking point on social media. For the special occasion, she wore a beautiful green saree with a red pallu, which added to the elegance of her appearance. Green bangles, a mangalsutra and a gajra adorning her hair completed her traditional Maharashtrian look and drew the attention of those present at the ceremony.
However, it was Rani Mukerji's speech that generated more discussion than her appearance. After receiving the award, she began expressing her emotions in Marathi. She said that Maharashtra is not merely a state for her, but her birthplace and workplace. Rani recalled that she spent her childhood in Mumbai and said the city had taught her many lessons about both life and cinema.
Rani Mukerji began her speech in Marathi, saying, “For me, Maharashtra is not a state. Maharashtra is my birthplace, my workplace and an inseparable part of my life. I was born in the Mayanagari Mumbai. I saw everything here—my success, my failures. I lived every moment here. I am proud that this award is being given to me in the name of Raj Kapoor. I entered the film industry at a young age, and at that time, I did not even know how far I wanted to go. I tried to show the woman of the country and her power through films. I never looked at cinema as a business; for me, it is an emotion.”
Continuing her emotional address, Rani said, “Maharashtra is my birthplace and workplace. I dedicate this award to the citizens of the state and everyone in the film industry. Mumbai gave me my identity, a home and security. That is why Mumbai holds a special place in my heart. I am proud of Maharashtra because Maharashtra showed me who I am. Please continue to shower me with this love. Jai Hind... Jai Maharashtra.”
Rani Mukerji's words, delivered in Marathi, added a deeply personal dimension to the award ceremony, while her traditional Maharashtrian appearance further highlighted her connection with Maharashtra and Mumbai.
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