In 2014 release Mardaani, Rani Mukerji played the role of a cop named Shivani Shivaji Roy. The movie showcased the issue of child trafficking in our country. Now the makers of the film are coming up with the sequel of the film titled Mardaani 2 and Rani will be back as the no-nonsense cop Shivani Shivaji Roy.
Recently, while talking about the film to a news agency, the actress said, “In Hichki, they (audience) came to know about the symptoms of Tourettes which not many people knew in India. With Mardaani we got to tell people how the menace of child trafficking exists in our lives even though we don’t want to see it but it is rampant around us. In Mardaani 2, we will again tackle a subject that will be shocking; it will show something very real, very alarming to audiences and make them aware of what’s happening in and around our lives.”
Rani started shooting for Mardaani 2 a couple of months ago. It was a few days ago when she wrapped up a schedule in Rajasthan. The movie is directed by Gopi Puthran and the release date is yet to be announced. However, reportedly, the film will be releasing in November this year. We are sure fans of Rani are eagerly waiting to see her on the big screen.
While talking about the film, Rani had earlier said, “Mardaani is and will always be extremely close to my heart. Right since its release, everyone has asked me time and again when I would be doing Mardaani 2 and I'm sure this announcement will come as a pleasant surprise to them all. Gopi has written an extraordinary script that we all love and I can't wait to start shooting this film soon.”
Last year, Rani made her big screen comeback with Hichki after taking a maternity break. The actress’ performance as a girl suffering from Tourette syndrome was appreciated a lot. The film was a hit at the box office and did very well in China.
Diwali Basket Brigade delivers 5,500 food hampers to families in need across Birmingham, London, Manchester and Leicester.
Initiative provides over 77,000 meals, supporting some of the UK’s most vulnerable households.
Hundreds of volunteers worked alongside food banks and charities to bring relief during the cost-of-living crisis.
Record-breaking reach across four cities
The Diwali Basket Brigade, run by The Diwali Foundation (charity registration no. 1190061), completed its most ambitious charity drive yet, providing 5,500 hampers to families in need across the UK. Now in its eighth year, the initiative expanded to four major cities:
Birmingham: 2,000 hampers packed and delivered
London: 1,800 hampers distributed
Manchester: 1,100 families reached
Leicester: 600 hampers provided
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Founded in 2018, the charity has already distributed more than 19,000 hampers, feeding over 76,000 people. With this year’s record, the total now exceeds 77,000 meals.
Community effort and volunteer spirit
The packing events took place on 11 October in Birmingham and London and 12 October in Manchester and Leicester, bringing together hundreds of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Working with over 50 food banks and charities nationwide, the Diwali Basket Brigade ensured that each hamper contained essential food items and reached households facing hardship.
Deepak Parekh, founder of the Diwali Basket Brigade, said: “In 2025, we reached a record number of hampers, thanks to the unwavering support of our volunteers and donors. Each hamper is more than food – it is a message of care and a celebration of giving, which lies at the heart of Diwali. No one should have to go hungry, and through this initiative, we’re showing that we’re stronger together.”
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Continuing the spirit of giving
The Diwali Basket Brigade continues to grow, both in scale and impact. The charity is now inviting the public to get involved ahead of 2026 – through volunteering, donating, or spreading the word. Every contribution helps bring relief to those experiencing food insecurity and ensures that the spirit of Diwali reaches those who need it most.
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