Rani Mukerji: Winning National Award with Shah Rukh Khan Made it a 'Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment'

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Bollywood's beloved on-screen duo Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji have undoubtedly set major friendship goals in the industry. Recalling the moment they both received their first National Awards, Rani opened up about what made the occasion truly special for her. In a recent podcast, Rani shared that her lifelong admiration for Shah Rukh Khan made their shared victory even more meaningful. 'Winning the National Award that day felt even more special,' she said, 'because we've been on a journey together from the very start, supporting each other every step of the way.' Rani, who has been in the industry for 30 years, credited Shah Rukh, with 35 years of experience, as a source of inspiration and guidance. 'I've learned so much from him as a professional, a person, and an actor,' she said. The two actors, who have shared the screen in iconic films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, have been close friends both on and off screen. Their latest collaboration, Mardaani 3, is set to release in theaters on January 30. Rani's win at the 71st National Film Awards was a momentous occasion, as she won her first National Award for her 2023 film Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. In her acceptance speech, Rani dedicated the award to all the incredible mothers in the world, saying 'there is nothing like a mother's love and her ferocity to protect her own.' The film, inspired by a real-life story of an Indian immigrant couple, highlights the unconditional love of a mother for her child.