Mardaani(2014)
Mardaani is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. The film stars Rani Mukerji as Shivani Shivaji Roy, a Mumbai Crime Branch inspector, with Jisshu Sengupta, Tahir Raj Bhasin, and Mona Ambegaonkar in supporting roles. The story follows Shivani as she investigates the disappearance of a 12-year-old orphan girl, leading her into the brutal world of child trafficking. The film was noted for its gritty, realistic tone and the absence of typical Bollywood song-and-dance sequences. Rani Mukerji underwent Krav Maga training and consulted with real police officers to prepare for her role. Mardaani received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and hard-hitting narrative. It won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Mukerji. The film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹50 crore worldwide. It was released on 22 August 2014 and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 22 August 2014
- Director
- Pradeep Sarkar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A fearless Mumbai Crime Branch inspector, Shivani Shivaji Roy, discovers that a young girl she loves has been kidnapped. Her investigation uncovers a massive child trafficking network run by a cold, tech-savvy young man. Shivani must use every tool she has to stop him before more children are lost forever.
“Courage has no gender”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mardaani
Cast reunions in this film: Rani Mukerji & Aditya Chopra (8 films together), Rani Mukerji & Jisshu Sengupta (2 films together), and Pradeep Sarkar & Aditya Chopra (2 films together).
Trivia
- Rani Mukerji did her own stunts in the film, including intense fight sequences, after rigorous training.
- The film's villain, Karan, was played by Tahir Raj Bhasin, who was a newcomer at the time.
- Director Pradeep Sarkar researched real-life child trafficking cases with NGOs to ensure authenticity.
- The movie was shot in real locations across Mumbai, including crowded slums and police stations.
- It was produced by Yash Raj Films, known for romantic dramas, marking a shift to gritty social thrillers.
- The title 'Mardaani' means 'masculine' or 'brave,' highlighting the female lead's toughness in a male-dominated world.
- The film's success led to a sequel, 'Mardaani 2,' released in 2019, also starring Rani Mukerji.