Rani’s cinematic career is testimony to longevity & excellence. Given her mass appeal, the Government of Mauritius honored her with the “Outstanding Contribution To Cinema Award”, as part of their run up to the 50th year of Independence celebrations. The honorable Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, conferred this award to Rani during the course of Mauritius Cinema Week, a special film festival that Mauritius is hosting currently. This festival is part of the build up to 50th year of Independence of the Republic of Mauritius from British Rule. The film festival saluted close cultural & historical ties to both India & France on the awards evening. Rani received the award along with the popular French actress, Emmanuelle Beart who was also given the same honor. Rani said, “I am humbled, thankful & proud that Mauritius has given me such honor & love with this Outstanding Contribution to Cinema Award. This festival brings some really good cinema and also provides a rare chance for French & Indian cinema to be celebrated together. Many of my films like Bichhoo, Hello Brother & Kuch Kuch Hota Hain have been shot here”.
