Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut is an Indian actress and filmmaker who is best known for her Hindi cinema roles. She is among the highly-paid actresses in India. She has appeared five times on India’s Forbes Celebrity list. She is known for her forthrightness in publicly expressing her opinions on a number of themes, including film, feminism, gender bias, and favoritism in Bollywood.
Personal Life:
Kangana Ranaut was born on March 23, 1987, in Bhambla, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Her mother, Asha Ranaut, is a teacher, while her father, Amardeep Ranaut, is an accomplished businessman. Rangoli is her older sister, while Akshat is her younger brother. Sarju Singh, his grandfather, was a member of the Legislative Assembly and an Indian Administrative Service Manager. She moved to Delhi at the age of 16 in order to further her profession, where she briefly worked as a model.
Career:
The actress made her feature film debut with the 2006 film Gangster, for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Actress. She then went on to star in the films Life in a Metro, Woh Lamhe, and Fashion She also appeared in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai and Raaz – The Mystery Continues. The Indian box office responded well to her comedic role in Tanu Weds Manu.
Kangana Ranaut starred opposite Hrithik Roshan in Krish 3, one of India’s most commercially successful films, in 2013. She went on to win two National Film Awards in a row for playing an innocent lady in the film Queen and a twin character in the comic film Tanu Weds Manu Returns. She’s also started her own clothing lines for the Vero Moda brand. She founded her production firm, Manikarnika Films, in Pali Hills, Mumbai, on January 15, 2020.
Filmography:
Ranaut began acting in the romance mystery Gangster in 2006, in which she won multiple awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Performance. Her roles in Life are as a sneaky socialite in Metro (2007) and as an actress in Woh Lamhe (2006), Ranaut earned a Stardust Award for Outstanding Performance. After portraying a drug-abusing supermodel in Fashion (2008) and winning the National Film Award for Best Supporting Role, she starred in several other films. She made her Tamil cinema debut in 2008 with Dhaam Dhoom, in which she played a village girl.
The actress went on to star in successful films such as Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009), Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), Tanu Weds Manu (2011), and Double Dhamaal (2012). Tanu Weds Manu received her nominations for the Screen Award for Best Actress and the Zee Cine Award for Best Actress – Female in 2011. She then went on to take minor roles in a string of box office disappointments that did nothing to further her career. She stated that she was forced to do several of these films owing to a lack of suitable parts.
In 2013, Ranaut played Kaya, a humanoid mutant, in Krrish 3, a science-fiction blockbuster that went to become one of Bollywood’s top films of all time. A nomination for the Best Lead Actress IIFA Award was made for the film. In Queen (2014), a coming-of-age drama for which she also co-wrote dialogues with Anvita Dutt Guptan, Rani gained critical acclaim. She won a number of awards for her performance, including the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), a sequel to Tanu Weds Manu, starring Ranaut in dual roles became the first Bollywood picture with a female heroine to make over 1 billion rupees in India (US$13 million).
Ranaut was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honor, by the government in 2020. At the 67th National Film Awards, she was named Best Actress for performances in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, a 2019 Hindi period drama, and Panga, a 2020 Hindi sports drama. Ranaut won her third National Film Award in the category of Best Actress, and her fourth overall.
Physical Appearance:
Kangana Ranaut is 36 years old as of 2022 and was born on March 23, 1987. Her height is 168 centimeters (5 feet 6 inches) and she weighs 52 kg. She has black curly hair and her physical measurement is 34-26-34.
Education and Qualification:
Kangana Ranaut began her schooling at DAV School in Chandigarh, where she majored in science and was noted for being extremely studious. With her parents’ encouragement, she first planned to become a doctor. Despite studying for the All-India Pre-Medical Test, Kangana Ranaut had to reassess her career possibilities after failing a unit test in chemistry in twelfth school.
Family, Husband, and Boyfriend:
Kangana Ranaut was born in March 1987 in Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh (age 35 in 2021). Her father’s name is Amardeep Ranaut (contractor and businessman), and her mother’s name is Asha Ranaut (school teacher). Her siblings are Rangoli, her older sister, and Akshit Ranaut, her younger brother. Her great-grandfather was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), and her grandfather worked for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Kangana is of Rajput descent.
Aditya Pancholi was Kangana Ranaut’s boyfriend in the past. Kangana’s relationship with Aditya Pancholi, a married man 20 years her senior, ended due to physical violence suffered by Kangana.
Kangana started seeing Adhyayan Suman after breaking up with Aditya Pancholi. In 2009, they met during the filming of the film Raaz. Their romance, however, did not endure long. Kangana dated Nicholas Lafferty, a British doctor. However, because she was not ready for marriage, the couple get separated peacefully. Later, she began dating Hrithik Roshan, and their relationship terminated in a court dispute.
Net Worth, Car, and House:
Kangana Ranaut’s estimated net worth is $20 million. She charges approximately Rs. 11 and 12 crores for a single movie. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood.
1. Car:
Kangana Ranaut bought her first automobile, a BMW 7-Series, when she was just 21 years old. This automobile, which was acquired in 2008, is today priced around Rs 1.35 crore and Rs 2.44 crores ex-showroom. Its price, however, would have been slightly lower in 2008.
Kangana Ranaut has a sizable automobile collection. Kangana has a few of the most opulent autos in the world. A BMW 7 Series, a Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV, and other vehicles are among her possessions.
Kangana got her second SUV after the launch of her movie ‘Judicial Hai Kya’ in 2019. Ex-showroom, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-class SUV, which was purchased specifically for its Manali (Himachal Pradesh) home, costs around Rs 73.7 lakh and Rs 1.25 crore.
2. House:
Kangana Ranaut is an Indian artist who lives in Mumbai. She has also purchased a plot of property in Manali and constructed a residence on it. This property is estimated to be worth over 30 crores. Because it snows there, she’s developing an organic farm, horse stables, and a lovely Victorian cottage.
Kangana Ranaut bought a three-story property on Pali Hill in 2017. According to sources, he spent Rs. 20 crores on it. He named the premises where he established his office and studio Manikarnika Films. From start to completion, Kangana committed Rs 48 crore to the project.
Kangana Ranaut’s Manali villa is reported to be worth roughly Rs 30 crore on the open market. According to rumors, the actress paid Rs 10 crore for this eight-bedroom home. The rest of 20 crore rupees were spent on rebuilding it. In early 2018, he purchased this cottage.
Controversies:
1. Bollywood Mafia 2020:
Kangana Ranaut Was Always in Controversy After Her Relationship Controversy with Hrithik. She Has Appeared on Several News Platforms and Has Slammed Bollywood’s Big Names. Kangana released a video in 2020 after Sushant’s untimely death, accusing the Bollywood mafia of being the cause of Sushant’s death. Kangana Ranaut Has Been Dubbed the Boss of The Bollywood Mafia by Karan Johar.
2. Calling Taapsee and Swara as B grade actresses:
One of the Most Debated News in Bollywood Was in a Talk in 2020. Outsiders like Taapsee and Swara are “B Grade Stars and Pawns of Bollywood Mafia,” Kangana stated in an interview regarding Bollywood actors. Swara and Taapsee responded forcefully to her remarks, garnering widespread support.
3. Kangana and Hrithik Relationship:
Kangana And Hrithik’s Breakup Has Been Described As “One of The Ugliest in Bollywood.” They starred together in the 2010 film Kites. In 2013, the news of their relationship broke. In 2014, Hrithik Roshan left his wife Sussanne Khan. However, in 2015-2016, Kangana referred to Hrithik as a “silly ex,” which resulted in a lengthy legal battle.
4. Sushant Singh Rajput case:
Kangana Ranaut and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut had a falling out after Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise. The whole thing started after Kangana declared Mumbai dangerous after Rajput died on June 14, 2020. Maharashtra home minister, Anil Deshmukh, replied by declaring she had no legal right to be in Mumbai. “Why is Mumbai feeling like Pakistan-occupied Kashmir?” Kangana said, accusing Sanjay Raut of threatening her. The Shiv Sena and Kangana Ranaut’s feud intensified as a result of this remark. NDTV The Centre government-approved Kangana Ranaut’s “Y-plus” security cover amid a deepening feud between her and the Maharashtra government.
5. Maharashtra Government Conflict:
Following the spat between the Maharashtra government and Kangana Ranaut, BMC officials slapped her with a notice of building breaches, which they posted outside her Mumbai office. A “toilet being changed into an office cabin” and “new restrooms getting erected opposite the stairs” were among the alterations specified in the notice, which was filed under article 354/ A of the Municipality Corporation Act. On September 9, 2020, the BMC began destroying alleged illegal buildings at her office, the day she returned to Mumbai from Manali amid tight protection.
Later, the actor proceeded to Twitter to denounce the BMC’s actions. She also posted photos of her demolished office with the captions “Pakistan…” and “Babur and his soldiers.”
Some Unknown Facts about Kangana:
- Her mother wanted Kangana to get married at the age of sixteen. She was ejected from her home because she desired to enter the glamorous world.
- She performed as a stage artist in Delhi with Asmita Theatre Group before earning her Debut appearance with Film Gangster in 2005.
- During this time, Ranaut struggled to make ends meet, eating mainly bread and achar (pickle).
- Ranaut reportedly made a police case in 2007 accusing Aditya Pancholi of physically abusing her while under the influence of alcohol.
- Hrithik Roshan accused Ranaut of online stalking and harassment in a lawsuit filed in 2016.
Awards and Achievements:
- Kangana has been the receiver of four National Film Awards namely, Best Supportive Actress for Fashion (2008), Best Actress for Queen (2014), Best Actress for Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), and Best Actress for two of her films Panga (2020) and Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019).
- She has also been bestowed four Filmfare Awards; Best Filmfare Debut for Gangster (2006), Best Supportive Actress for Fashion (2008), Best Actress for Queen (2014), and Best Actress- Critics for Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015).
- In 2021, she was conferred with Padma Shri (2020) by President Ram Nath Kovind at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.