Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut Age, Height, Movies, Net Worth, Awards, Career, Family, Biography

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NameKangana Ranaut
Nick NameKangana
TaglineThe moniker “Queen of Bollywood” is often used to Kangana Ranaut, who gained it thanks to her exceptional performance in the 2014 movie Queen. She is often referred to as “Bollywood’s Controversy Queen” because of her outspokenness on social and political topics. She is well-known for her brave and fearless demeanor both on and off screen.
EducationShe completed her education at the DAV School in Chandigarh and then enrolled in a college in Shimla, where she studied science as her major.

Kangana Ranaut

Quick Bio Snapshot –

Date of Birth23 March 1986
Age38 years
OccupationActress
HometownBhambla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Famous ForIn addition to being an actress, writer, and director, Kangana Ranaut is also a politician. She has won four national awards including the Padma Shri. Furthermore, she is regarded as one of the leading ladies in Indian cinema.
IntroKangna Amardeep Ranaut is an Indian actress, filmmaker and politician serving as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Mandi since June 2024. 
Zodiac SignAries
NationalityIndian
HobbiesCooking, Reading, Writing, Doing Yoga, Listening to Music
Foot Habit Veg/Non-VegNon-Veg

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Physical Stats & More

Height (Approx.)In Meters – 1.66 m
In Centimeters – 166 cm
In Feet/ Inches- 5 feet 5 inch
Skin ToneDusty
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Weight (Approx.)In Kg – 55 kg
In Pounds – 121 lbs
Fat or SlimSlim

Money Factor

Salery (approx) – Not Known

Net Worth – Rs 91 Crore

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Family

Father name – Amardeep Ranautt

Kangana Ranaut Father

Mother name – Asha Ranaut

Husband/Boyfriend & More

Relationship Status- Unmarried

Career –

Career Journey

  • Early Life and Struggles: In the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Kangana was born in a tiny town. She traveled to Delhi to follow her aspirations of being an actress after originally wanting to be a doctor. Rejected and struggling in her early career, she relocated to Mumbai in 2005 after working as a theater director for Arvind Gaur and joined the Asmita Theatre Group. She had no contacts in the film business.
  • Bollywood Debut and Breakthrough (2006–2008): Anurag Basu’s thriller “Gangster” (2006) marked Kangana’s feature film debut. She earned the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her depiction of a disturbed lady in the movie, which received great appreciation. Her career in Bollywood officially began with this. She then had excellent performances in movies like “Life in a… Metro” (2007) and “Woh Lamhe” (2006), where she became known for portraying powerful, emotionally nuanced roles.
  • Rise to Stardom (2008–2013): Kangana received more praise for her performance in the 2008 movie “Fashion,” which exposed the negative aspects of the fashion business. Her portrayal of a disturbed supermodel garnered her the Best Supporting Actress National Film Award. Her other movies during this time period, such “Kites” (2010) and “Raaz: The Mystery Continues” (2009), did not have as much success at the box office.
  • She released “Tanu Weds Manu Returns,” the follow-up to her 2011 smash, in 2015. Her dual part in the movie received a lot of appreciation, and she made history as the first Bollywood actress to play a female lead in a ₹100 crore movie. For her performance, she was given her third National Film Award.

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Recent Work

With her most recent work in Bollywood, Kangana Ranaut has made a lasting impression as an actor and director. Her continued emphasis on movies with strong female leads and female-centric roles is still apparent. Below is a summary of her noteworthy recent projects:

  • Thalaivii (2021): In this biographical drama, Kangana played the late J. Jayalalithaa, the well-known former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The movie follows Jayalalithaa’s journey from a well-known actress to one of India’s most powerful political figures. Kangana was hailed for her portrayal, which perfectly captured the elegance and might of the previous leader. Her remarkable physical change for the part was widely noted, and her performance in the movie won praise from critics.
  • Dhaakad (2022): Kangana portrayed the ferocious, action-packed Agent Agni in the espionage thriller “Dhaakad”. Her ambition to break into the action genre with a female-led story was represented in the movie. Although she gave a performance that was intense and the film did not do well at the box office, it was applauded for trying something new in Indian cinema.
  • Tiku Weds Sheru (2023): “Tiku Weds Sheru” is a romance drama produced by Manikarnika Films, Kangana’s production company. It has Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur in the key parts and is her first production on an OTT platform. This project demonstrates Kangana’s growing prominence in the film industry—not only as a performer but also as a producer who supports up-and-coming talent and unique storylines.

Fun Facts of Kangana Ranaut

The following interesting fun facts about Kangana Ranaut:

  • Self-Made Actress: One of Bollywood’s top actresses, Kangana Ranaut, rose to fame in the business despite having no previous support or ties. She gained notoriety despite being a real outsider, thanks to her skill and tenacity.
  • Rejected Her First Film Offer: Kangana was offered a part in “I Love You Boss” prior to making her Bollywood debut, but she turned down the opportunity. She was then chosen to star in the very successful film “Gangster” (2006), which served as her breakthrough feature.
  • Aspiring Doctor: Kangana’s dream as a child was to become a doctor. She studied physics in high school and her parents wanted her to become a doctor. She did, however, abandon her education in order to pursue her acting career.
  • Theatre Background: Kangana studied acting under famous theater director Arvind Gaur at Delhi’s Asmita Theatre Group before moving to Bollywood. This assisted her in honing her technique before to moving into motion pictures.

Kangana Ranaut Famous Movies

  • Gangster (2006)
  • Role: Simran
  • Director: Anurag Basu
  • Overview: Kangana made her Bollywood debut with this film and won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. The movie revolves around a complicated love triangle and received critical and commercial success.
Gangster (2006)

  • Woh Lamhe (2006)
  • Role: Sana Azim
  • Director: Mohit Suri
  • Overview: Kangana’s depiction of a disturbed actress in the semi-autobiographical film, which was based on the life of actress Parveen Babi, was well received.
Woh Lamhe (2006)

  • Life in a… Metro (2007)
  • Role: Neha
  • Director: Anurag Basu
  • Overview: Kangana received appreciation for her performance as a young lady entangled in a complex relationship in an ensemble drama that examines the lives of interrelated individuals in Mumbai.
Life in a... Metro (2007)

  • Fashion (2008)
  • Role: Shonali Gujral
  • Director: Madhur Bhandarkar
  • Overview: For her portrayal of a disturbed supermodel in this highly regarded movie, Kangana got her first National Film Award (Best Supporting Actress). A thorough examination of the fashion industry’s shadowy side was provided by the film.
Fashion (2008)

Awards

Kangana Ranaut awards

National Film AwardsBest Supporting Actress for “Fashion” (2008)
Best Actress for “Queen” (2014)
Best Actress for “Tanu Weds Manu Returns” (2015)
Best Actress for “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi” and “Panga” (2020) – Joint award for her performances in both films.
Filmfare AwardsBest Female Debut for “Gangster” (2006)
Best Supporting Actress for “Fashion” (2009)
Best Actress (Critics) for “Queen” (2015)
Padma ShriKangana received the fourth-highest civilian honor in India, the Padma Shri, in 2020 in recognition of her achievements in the arts and film.
IIFA AwardsBest Supporting Actress for “Fashion” (2009)
Zee Cine AwardsBest Supporting Actress for “Fashion” (2009)
Best Actress (Critics) for “Queen” (2015)
Best Actress for “Tanu Weds Manu Returns” (2016)
Screen AwardsBest Female Debut for “Gangster” (2006)
Best Supporting Actress for “Fashion” (2009)
Best Actress for “Queen” (2015)
Best Actress for “Tanu Weds Manu Returns” (2016)
Stardust AwardsSuperstar of Tomorrow – Female for “Gangster” (2006)
Best Supporting Actress for “Fashion” (2009)
Best Actress for “Queen” (2015)
Best Actress for “Tanu Weds Manu Returns” (2016)
GQ Woman of the Year Award (2016)For her influence and success in the film industry.

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