The real inspiration behind Rani Mukherjee’s character in ‘Mardaani’

Newly married Rani Mukherjee is quite busy shooting for her upcoming movie ‘Mardaani’ that is being made under YRF banner. Hubby Aditya Chopra the scion of Chopra house is leaving no stone unturned to make it wife Rani’s best film. In the movie Mardaani, Rani Mukherjee plays the role of a police inspector an it seems that her role is inspired by a real life lady cop who has solved several child trafficking cases in the city.

As per sources, ATS chief Himanshu Roy says, “Rani approached us when she was preparing for her role. She wanted to play it realistically and we have just helped her do that.” Roy adds that, Rani wanted to know in detail about the challenges faced by cops and the lifestyle we lead.

So we put her in touch with two lady officers from the crime branch. She then spent some time with them to get a better idea about their lives.”

Sources further added that, Roy confirmed that the character was taken from a real life cop whose life has inspired Rani’s character in the film. “I cannot reveal her name but yes, she was an officer at the crime branch.”

Mardaani’s story is about a teenage girl who is kidnapped and smuggled out of the city by child traffickers and how Rani’s character embarks on a hunt for the girl.