EXCLUSIVE: After Shaitaan, Janki Bodiwala signs on for Rani Mukerji-led Mardaani 3; To play a cop

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5 years ago in 2014, actress Rani Mukerji assumed the role of Shivani Shivaji Roy in the movie Mardaani, produced by YRF. The cop thriller became a hit, and in 2019, Mukerji returned for its sequel, Mardaani 2, which also proved to be successful at the box office. Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for a third installment of the Mardaani franchise. Earlier this year, TopMob reported that Yash Raj Films is planning to release the third part of this groundbreaking female-led series in Indian Cinema, led by Rani Mukerji. Production started earlier this year, and the makers recently announced a Holi 2026 release for the movie directed by Abhiraj Minawala.

In an exclusive scoop, we’ve discovered that Aditya Chopra has chosen Janki Bodiwala to take on a significant part in the upcoming film Mardaani 3. Impressed by her captivating performance in Shaitaan, Adi Chopra and Rani Mukerji found Janki fitting for an essential role. In this new project, she will portray a character as a cop, having already commenced filming in Mumbai, as a source close to the production revealed.

According to our source, they shared that the third installment of Mardaani packs a powerful punch, tackling a pressing social issue as usual. They mentioned that the YRF team is committed to improving the viewing experience for this beloved franchise with each new film. To do this, they’ve made sure the script is robust and tailored to the preferences of today’s moviegoers.

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2025-04-24 09:07