Fresh from winning her first National Film Award for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, Rani Mukerji revealed the special reason behind the necklace she wore to the ceremony earlier this week in New Delhi. The 47-year-old wore a customised necklace that carried her daughter Adira’s initials – a personal touch that quickly went viral and became one of the most talked-about highlights of the day.
Keeping Adira close on a special day
Speaking to India Today, Rani shared that the necklace was her way of keeping her daughter close on a day that meant so much to her. She said Adira had been eager to attend the function but was heartbroken when told children under 14 were not allowed.
“She was howling because she wanted to be part of the National Award function. She said it was ‘unfair’ that she couldn’t be with me on my special day,” Rani recalled.
Lucky charm in spirit
Mukerji added that wearing the necklace was the closest way she could take her daughter along in spirit. “She’s my lucky charm. I wanted her with me, and this was the closest I could do,” she said.She also expressed gratitude to those who noticed the gesture online. “I want to thank everyone who made those reels and snippets on Instagram, writing that ‘Rani carried her daughter along.’ I showed them to Adira, and it calmed her down,” Rani shared.She also shared how special it felt to win alongside Shah Rukh Khan, whom she fondly referred to as the “eternal Rahul” of her life.
