In a career spanning two decades, Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji has given us many memorable roles that stand proof of her versatility, gusto, and brilliance.
As per a report in DNA India, Rani shared her views on account of World Disability Day on December 3. She said that she learnt a lot about humanity essaying roles such as the specially-abled girl named Michelle McNally in the movie ‘Black’ and the Tourette Syndrome patient named Naina Mathur in ‘Hichki’. She also spoke about the need to be inclusive and empowering as a society for all Indians.
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The 42-year old actress stated, “I learnt a lot about humanity by doing these outstanding, sensitive films like Black and Hichki. I think these films contributed to making me a better human being and I’m fortunate that I got to do these films and be a part of such beautiful cinematic visions of Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Siddharth P Malhotra. I hope these films managed to spark the right conversations in society about the need to treat everyone as equal.”
Sharing how these characters made her a stronger human being, the ‘Mardani’ actor said, “I learnt about the resolve of people who are determined to triumph despite all odds stacked up against them, their dreams, their aspirations and essaying these powerful girls on screen, made me a stronger human being. I’m grateful that I can talk, see, hear and I realized that, as human beings, we might be taking these things for granted.”
She concluded by talking about how the stereotyping of humans because of their handicap should stop once and for all. She said, “For me, Black and Hichki were emotional experiences that opened my eyes more towards inclusivity for all, kindness and gratitude for what we have. As citizens of this country, we must all do our bit to constantly bring conversations about inclusivity and equality to the fore. Every citizen has rights and I realized that there is a lot of work that we all need to put in, individually, to stop discrimination and stereotyping of individuals like those I have portrayed in Black and Hichki.”
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Rani is definitely a queen of hearts in more ways than one. What do you think of her views? Tell us!