Ashima Chibber

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Emmay Entertainment (@emmayentertainment)The film will now be hitting the big screens on March 17, 2023.Directed by Ashima Chibber, 'Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway' is inspired by true events. The film recounts the story of an immigrant Indian mother's battle against the Norwegian foster care system and local legal machinery to win back the custody of her children.Previously, the film was slated to hit the theatres on March 3, 2023.Produced by Zee Studios and Emmay Entertainment, the film is shot extensively in Estonia and in some parts of India.Rani is also coming up with her memoir, which is scheduled to release on her birthday, March 21, 2023.The memoir will be a deeply personal, disarmingly honest account of Rani's inspiring journey.Sharing more details about it, Rani earlier said, "In the 25 years that I have so lovingly spent in the Indian film industry, I have never spoken my heart out about my life and my journey in cinema. As women in cinema, we are constantly judged and the book delves into my personal trials and tribulations and the impact it had on me, as I navigated the industry and my career. I haven't had the time to pause, look back on my life, retrospectively and introspectively. This memoir was my way of reminiscing what I have been through right from my childhood. This one's for my fans and for every single person who has given me boundless love and kept me grounded. I look forward to their reactions when this book releases on my birthday next year, making the day even more special."

Rani Mukerji has left from India to a global location to start shooting her much-awaited next theatrical Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway! Billed as an untold story about a journey of a mothers battle against an entire country, the movie will be directed by Ashima Chibber, of Mere Dad Ki Maruti fame.A trade insider says, Rani is set to start shooting the film in the next couple of days. She has done intensive preparation for the film which will be revealed in due course of time and one can expect a sublime Rani Mukerji performance as Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is a complete author-backed role for her. Rani will be out of the country for over a month for this shoot. She has been waiting to start this project which is extremely close to her heart.Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is a story of true human resilience and it is a film that is dedicated to all the mothers out there. It is truly one of the most amazing scripts that I have read in a long time and I immediately decided to do this special film, Rani had said during the films announcement.Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway will be produced by Nikkhil Advani of Emmay Entertainment and Zee Studios. Rani Mukerji was last seen in Pradeep Sarkar's Mardaani 2 produced by her husband Aditya Chopra. She has also wrapped up the shoot of her crime comedy Bunty Aur Babli 2 directed by Varun V. Sharma opposite Saif Ali Khan, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Sharvari Wagh.Also Read: 23 Years of Ghulam: When Aamir Khan suggested dropping out of this memorable film over Mahesh Bhatts conduct on the set

To mark the occasion of Rani Mukerjis birthday, Zee Studios along with Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani & Nikkhil Advanis Emmay Entertainment have announced her next film - Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. The film is an untold story about a journey of a mothers battle against an entire country. Currently, in the pre-production stage, the Ashima Chibber directorial is expected to go on floors soon. Inspired by a true story, the film will mark the actors first collaboration with Emmay Entertainment and Zee Studios. Known for her hard-hitting and relevant performances, Rani calls it one of the most special and significant films of her career.Sharing her excitement, the birthday girl said, There could have been no better way to celebrate my birthday today than announce this really important film. In my 25th year in cinema, I have possibly signed one of the most special and significant films of my career. I started my career with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, which was a woman-centric film, and coincidentally in my 25th year, Im announcing a film that is also centered around a womans resolve to fight against all odds and take on a country. Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is a story of true human resilience and it is a film that is dedicated to all the mothers out there. It is truly one of the most amazing scripts that I have read in a long, long time and I immediately decided to do this special film. It is a pleasure to creatively collaborate with Nikkhil Advani, whom I have known since Kuch Kuch Hota Hai! Its amazing to see him and his company Emmay Entertainment grow. I am happy that Zee Studios has collaborated with them on this powerful script.She elaborated, To partner with Ashima Chibber, my director is something I am looking forward to, whose vision for the film and intent with this project has truly bowled me over. This is a powerful story of a woman, that needs to be told. Im hoping that we will work hard as a team and make magic together for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway."Monisha Advani, Partner, Emmay Entertainment says "We are elated to produce this extremely potent drama. To have the inimitable Rani Mukerji helm the cast lineup is nothing short of a coup that has powered us to raise the bar. Ashima Chibber has written an intense, sensitive film & we are proud to back her direction. We look forward to this maiden collaboration with Zee Studios & promise to bring yet another inspiring story to life".Shariq Patel, CEO, Zee Studios said, We at Zee Studios have always believed in telling path-breaking stories and Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is one such story. We are pleased to collaborate with Rani for the first time. She has several memorable roles to her credit whether it is playing a fierce cop or a teacher battling all odds. She is such an evolved and powerhouse actor. It will be a delight to see how Ashima has envisioned Mrs. Chatterjees character. We cannot wait to bring this story to the audiences.