| Feature Category | Details |
|-----------------|---------|
| Title | Mardaani |
| Director | Pradeep Sarkar |
| Producer | Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj Films) |
| Lead Actor | Rani Mukerji as Shivani Shivaji Roy |
| Supporting Cast | Tahir Raj Bhasin (Walt), Jisshu Sengupta, Saanand Verma |
| Core Theme | Child trafficking & sexual exploitation |
| Plot Summary | A fearless Mumbai crime branch officer tracks a young girl trafficked by a ruthless kingpin. |
| Key Action Scenes | - Opening chase sequence
- Undercover brothel raid
- Climactic warehouse fight |
| Notable Dialogues | "Mardon ki baat karte ho? Mardon ko mard banne de. Ab Mardaani karte hain." |
| Critical Acclaim | National Film Award for Best Actress (Rani Mukerji) |
| Box Office | Superhit (~₹65 crore net) |
Before the first film released in 2014, the concept of a female-led action thriller was a gamble in the Indian film industry. Yash Raj Films, known for its romantic sagas, took a bold step by greenlighting Mardaani. The objective was clear: to create a realistic, gritty police drama that tackled a specific social evil, anchored by Rani Mukerji. index of mardaani work
The director, Pradeep Sarkar, moved away from his usual visually poetic style to adopt a raw, documentary-like aesthetic. The "work" of the film was not just entertainment; it was intended as a mirror to society. Mardaani (2014) – Feature Index | Feature Category