EXCLUSIVE: Bollywood star Rani Mukerji stars in dramas Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, we can reveal.
The details of the plot are kept under the supervision of the film, but we understand that the project is based on the controversial true story of an Indian couple from 2011 whose children were taken away from them by Norwegian welfare services.
Indian studio Zee Studios and local producer Emmay Entertainment are behind the Hindi film, which is currently in pre-production. Ashima Chibber directed the screenplay and directing. Nikkhil Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Monisha Advani produced for Emmay.
The popular Bollywood star Mukerji, a recipient of seven Filmfare Awards, is known for, among other things, films Yuva, Black, Mardaani, Mardaani 2 and Hichki.
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Mukerji said: ‘There could have been no better way to celebrate my birthday today than to announce this really important film. In my 25th year in cinema, I have possibly drawn one of the most special and important films of my career. I started my career with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, which was a women-centered film, and coincidentally in my 25th year, I announced a film aimed at a woman’s intention to fight against all odds and tackle a country. Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway is a story of true human resilience and it’s a movie dedicated to all the mothers out there. This is truly one of the most amazing texts I have read in a long, long time, and I immediately decided to do this special film. ‘
She continues: ‘It is a pleasure to work creatively with Nikkhil Advani, whom I have known since Kuch Kuch Hota Hai! It’s amazing to see him and his company Emmay Entertainment grow. I’m glad that Zee Studios collaborated with them on this powerful screenplay. Working with Ashima Chibber is something I look forward to, and my vision for the film and the intent with this project really overwhelmed me. This is a powerful story of a woman to be told. I hope we will work hard as a team and work together magically for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. ”
Monisha Advani, partner of Emmay Entertainment, said: “We are excited to deliver this extremely powerful drama. Putting the inimitable Rani Mukerji at the helm of the role is nothing more than a coup that has enabled us to raise the bar. Ashima Chibber wrote an intense, sensitive film and we are proud to support her directing. We look forward to this maiden collaboration with Zee Studios and promise to bring another inspiring story to life ”.
Shariq Patel, CEO of Zee Studios, added: ‘We at Zee Studios have always believed in telling groundbreaking stories and Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway is such a story. We are happy to work with Rani for the first time. She has several memorable roles to her credit, whether it be an angry policeman or a teacher who plays every chance. She is such a developed and powerful actor. It will be a pleasure to see how Ashima introduced the character of Mrs. Chatterjee. We can not wait to bring this story to the audience. ”