Rani was shooting for her upcoming film "Aiyya" when she reportedly saw a stray dog being harassed by a couple of onlookers at the set. She rushed to assist the dog by stopping them.
For this, Rani will receive a Hero to Animals Award from PETA India.
"This dog would was terrified and suffered more abuse were it not for Rani's compassionate and quick action," said Sachin Bangera, PETA India manager of media and celebrity projects.
"We encourage everyone to forestall and speak up for animals who're subjected to pain or suffering, because in the event you don't, maybe no person else will," he added.
Past recipients of PETA's Hero to Animals Award include actors like Zarine Khan, for rescuing a cat from the street, and Cyrus Broacha, for refusing to accomplish a stunt that involved riding a bull.
