Actress Rani Mukerji made a special visit to Pune's Dagdusheth Ganpati temple on Saturday. She went there to seek blessings ahead of the release of her much-awaited film Mardaani 3.
Rani Mukerji's Spiritual Visit in Pune
The Mardaani actor offered prayers and performed aarti at the famous temple. She looked calm and focused as she bowed before Lord Ganesh. Rani has always kept her faith close to her heart. This visit was part of her long-standing habit of visiting temples whenever she travels for work.
Actress Shares Her Temple Routine
While speaking to ANI, Rani Mukerji shared details about her spiritual practices. She makes it a point to go for darshan wherever she is. This happens whether or not a film of hers is releasing. The actress recalled that even during the shooting of her 2012 rom-com Aiyyaa, she used to visit the temple often to pray.
Rani said, "I always come here for darshan. Whenever I go anywhere, in any city, whether my film is being released or not, I like to go to the temple. I like to do darshan. After coming to Pune, I have to visit the Dagdusheth temple. When I was shooting for Aiyyaa, I used to come here many times to pray."
Prayers for Film and World Peace
The actress added, "Now, my film is also coming, so I pray for blessings for that. But I always pray that, in the whole world, there should be peace. Everyone should be happy." She also mentioned that coming to Bappa is her way of saying thank you. She wants to thank him for giving her a 30-year journey in the film industry.
Rani expressed gratitude for the love she has received from fans over the years. She said, "I have come to Bappa because I just want to thank him for giving me the opportunity to work in this industry for 30 years. This would not have been possible without Bappa's blessings and the love of my viewers. Ganpati Bappa Morya!"
Details About Mardaani 3 Film
Written by Aayush Gupta and directed by Abhiraj Minwala, Mardaani 3 is produced by Aditya Chopra. The film comes under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The makers recently announced a new premiere date for the film. They are releasing it earlier than planned on January 30, 2026.
According to a release, Mardaani 3 will focus on a fast-paced story. Time is running out as a police officer searches for missing girls. The film's release coincides with Rani Mukerji's 30th anniversary in the film industry. This milestone makes the project even more special for the actress and her fans.
