Rani Mukerji receives honorary doctorate from La Trobe University for her contributions.

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji has been awarded an honorary doctorate from La Trobe University for her three decades of work in Indian cinema and contributions off screen.

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Rani was seen getting emotional as she received the honour on stage and also penned a note, expressing her gratitude and humility towards the recognition.

She shared that receiving the honorary doctorate is one of the most humbling moments of her life and that it means more than she can possibly express.

Rani has always chosen films that have made an impact in her heart first, telling stories that inspire and empower audiences. She believes every artist carries a responsibility beyond performance, becoming ambassadors of their culture.

Career Highlights

• Rani was honoured with a special citation for acting excellence by the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) for her three decades of memorable roles and international reach.
• Some of her notable films include Black, Hum Tum, Yuva, Bunty Aur Babli, No One Killed Jessica, the Mardaani franchise, Hichki, and Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.
• Rani won the National Award for Best Actress for her performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway last year.

Rani will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's King, directed by Siddharth Anand and scheduled to release on December 24, 2026.