While promoting her upcoming movie Mardani in Orchha, Rani Mukerji returned without paying a visit to Ram Raja Temple. Notably, the actress visited Orchha here on Tuesday to promote her new movie produced under Yash Raj Banner.
Ram Raja Temple also known as Orchha Temple is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage and is the only temple where lord Rama is worshipped as a king in a palace.
It is one of the most renowned Hindu pilgrimages in the world and tourists from across the globe visit this temple. lord Rama is worshipped in a special manner everyday and on special occasions, the temple celebrates grandly.
Further, this was the first time any Bollywood movie is promoted by a renowned actress of the film industry in the town Addressing the media, Mukherjee talked about her role and the story line of the movie. She also talked about her relationship with the place Jhansi and how special Jhansi is for her.
While talking about her role in Mardani, Rani says, “In this movie I am playing a role of a bold police officer who fights for the rights of women. This is the first time I am playing such a role and obviously too excited to watch the audiences reactions.”
Elaborating more about it she said, “My character’s name in the movie is Shivani Shivaji Rao who is a police officer in Mumbai crime branch and due to some circumstances a game of Tom and Jerry begins between the mafia and police.”
Sharing about her special relation with Jhansi she says, “Jhansi is my birth place and so I have a special attachment with this place. It has become more special visit for me as I have visited the place after 27 long years.”
This is the first release of Rani after her marriage with Aditya Chopra. Produced under Yash Raj Banner, the movie is directed by Pradeep Sarkar who has already worked with Rani in laga Chunri Me Daag.