Bollywood star Rani Mukerji will receive the prestigious Honorary Doctor of Letters from La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema and her humanitarian work. The honorary degree will be awarded at a special ceremony on August 14, 2026, at Melbourne’s Federation Square, as part of an international film festival. The award aims at recognising the Mardaani star’s nearly three-decade-long career in movies as well as her ongoing work to support causes related to women, children and underprivileged communities. Rani has, over the years, created a niche for herself as one of India’s most respected actors with critically acclaimed performances in films such as Black, No One Killed Jessica, and Hichki. She even won a National Film Award for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.
