Kangana Ranaut is a critically acclaimed Indian actress, director, and producer who has established herself as one of the leading actresses in Bollywood. She began her acting career in 2006 with the Hindi film Gangster and has since then acted in several critically acclaimed films such as Queen, Tanu Weds Manu, and Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. She is known for her powerful performances and her ability to play strong, independent women on screen.

Kangana Ranaut Timeline

  • Born on March 23, 1987 in Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Started her acting career in 2006 with the Hindi film Gangster
  • Received her first Filmfare award for Best Female Debut for her role in Gangster
  • Starred in her first leading role in the 2008 film Fashion
  • Received her first National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Fashion
  • Had her breakthrough role in the 2012 film Queen
  • Received her second National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in Queen
  • Directed and starred in the 2019 film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

Kangana Ranaut Career

Kangana Ranaut began her acting career in 2006 with the Hindi film Gangster, in which she played the female lead opposite Emraan Hashmi. She received critical acclaim for her performance and won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her breakthrough role came in the 2008 film Fashion, in which she played the role of a model. She received her first National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film.

In 2012, she starred in the film Queen, in which she played the role of a shy and introverted girl who embarks on a solo honeymoon after her fiancé calls off their wedding. The film was a commercial and critical success, and Ranaut received her second National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance.

In 2018, Ranaut directed and starred in the film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, which tells the story of Rani Lakshmibai, one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The film received positive reviews and was a commercial success.

Kangana Ranaut Awards

  • Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for Gangster (2006)
  • National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Fashion (2008)
  • National Film Award for Best Actress for Queen (2013)
  • Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India by the Government of India (2020)

Kangana Ranaut Achievements

  • Ranaut has won several awards for her performances in films, including two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award
  • She has established herself as one of the leading actresses in Bollywood
  • Ranaut has also made a name for herself as a director and producer
  • As of 2021, she has won 3 national awards, 4 Filmfare awards and more than 20 other awards and honours

Kangana Ranaut Education

Kangana Ranaut completed her schooling from DAV School in Chandigarh and later completed her graduation in arts from Elite School of Modelling in Pune.

Kangana Ranaut Personal Life

Kangana Ranaut has kept her personal life private and does not share much about it in the media. She was in a relationship with actor Aditya Pancholi and later with actor Hrithik Roshan, but both relationships ended on a sour note.

Kangana Rangana Ranaut Physical Statistics

  • Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
  • Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
  • Body Measurements: 34-26-34 inches
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown

Kangana Ranaut Quotes

"I don't believe in the concept of a dream role. I believe in living and breathing the character I am playing"

"I have always believed that if you have to wait for your turn, it will never come"

"I have always been a rebel, a non-conformist. I have always followed my own path and never cared about what others thought of me"

"I have always been a feminist. I believe in the strength of women and their ability to achieve anything they set their minds to"

 

Kangana Ranaut is a talented and versatile actress who has established herself as one of the leading actresses in Bollywood. She has received critical acclaim for her powerful performances and has won several awards, including two National Film Awards. She has also made a name for herself as a director and producer. Ranaut is known for her ability to play strong, independent women on screen and for her fierce attitude and independence off-screen. Her performances, her choice of roles, her outspoken nature and her ambition make her a role model for many young aspiring actors. Despite the ups and downs of her personal and professional life, Ranaut continues to be a force to be reckoned with in Indian cinema.

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