India, March 21 -- As Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji celebrates her 48th birthday on March 21, a poignant reflection from her past carries more weight today than ever before. In an era where the conversation around gender parity has shifted from boardrooms to the very foundations of the home, Rani's philosophy on raising her daughter, Adira, serves as a blueprint for modern parenthood. Also read | Rani Mukerji humorously confesses she's scared of Gen Alpha daughter Adira Chopra: 'She would slap me back'

The quote, originally shared in December 2019 in an interview with Rediff.com, highlights a mother's fierce determination to shield her child from the 'lesser than' narrative. Rani Mukerji spoke of a 'collective change' in the country's min...