Melbourne, Aug. 14 -- Rani Mukerji was conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Letters by La Trobe University at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026 here on Friday, in recognition of her three-decade contribution to Indian cinema and her work beyond the screen.

The honorary degree was presented to the acclaimed actor during a special ceremony at The Edge in Melbourne. She got emotional during the ceremony. In the videos doing the rounds on the internet, Rani was seen gently wiping away her tears with a smile.

The recognition celebrates Mukerji's artistic journey as well as her association with causes and conversations around education, women's empowerment, children's welfare and social responsibility.

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