Rani Mukerji is keen to visit Jhansi for the promotions of her film Mardaani. The actress has a childhood connect with the place. Her father (Ram Mukerji) is from Jhansi and the reason she was named Rani.

He used to often recite to her, `Khoob ladi mardani woh to Jhansi wali Rani thi,` from a poem. The actress recalls her visits to the Jhansi Fort with her dad and listening to tales about Rani Laxmibai. The star is excited as she is visiting the place after over 20 years.