6 Years After Mardaani, Writer Gopi Puthran Says the Film Still Resonates Because There’s Dearth of Stories on Women

Puthran shares an endearing relationship with Rani with whom he has worked in the Mardaani franchise.

“Rani has actually given life and soul to this character, Shivani Shivaji Roy. The way she added so much of depth and gravitas to this character instinctively is so satisfying, especially for a writer when you see that a star and an actor puts in so much of effort and instinct. She has made Shivani Shivaji Roy come alive,” said Puthran.

He feels Rani is a natural with action sequences. “She has been brilliant in action sequences. Right from Mardaani to ‘Mardaani 2’, Rani is a complete natural when it comes to action sequences. It was like she was meant to do this part.”

Puthran said that Rani can bring vulnerability as well as toughness to a character. “Thus, Shivani became as unique a character as you would have ever seen in Indian cinema. That is entirely Rani, her capabilities, her genius.”