New Delhi: He sparked a debate on nepotism in Bollywood after he was given security when he compared the Maharashtra government to PoK and was banned on Twitter for his comments on the violence in West Bengal. Outspoken political and outspoken actress Kangana Ranaut is now heading to Parliament as a BJP MP from Mandi.
The 37-year-old actress, who was also sued for defamation by industry veteran Javed Akhtar, is known for her films as well as her sharp comments. The showbiz celeb is making headlines not just on entertainment pages.
Starting her political career, Ranaut, who defeated Congress's Vikramaditya Singh by 74,755 votes from her home state Himachal Pradesh, will be the apple of many eyes in the Lok Sabha.Will she remain quiet in the lower house like some of her colleagues or maintain her reputation for speaking her mind?
If its track record is anything to go by, it would be the latter.
On Tuesday, when trends indicated that she was going to win her election, the four-time National Award winner said, "Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust...This victory is for all of you." Yes, this is a victory." This is the victory of your faith in Prime Minister Modi and BJP, this is the victory of Sanatan, this is the victory of the respect of Mandi. Immediately after this he said, "Mandi ki Sansad."
The "Queen" star wasn't the only actress to ask for votes. He was accompanied by BJP's budding "Ramayan" star Arun Govil, who was elected from Meerut, two-time MP from Mathura Hema Malini and TMC candidate Shatrughan Sinha from Asansol.However, Ranaut was definitely the most talked-about contender among them, having run her entire campaign on being the daughter of the soil. She also gained public sympathy due to her acting background and the derogatory comments made by opposition leaders for her constituency name. In an industry where actors mostly hide their political affiliations, Ranaut was one of the handful of Hindi cinema stars who Who openly supported BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and described himself as a fan of the leader.
Always vocal in the media and on social platforms, Ranaut was a high-profile, prominent voice supporting the ruling party on issues such as the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in 2019-20 and farmers' protests in 2020-21. Her Twitter feud with Diljit Dosanjh is now a part of public discussion.Akhtar filed a defamation case against Ranaut over her comment in which she had threatened him. The matter is still in court. When he compared the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government with PoK, the actor observed that his Mumbai office has been demolished by the BMC. This became a major flashpoint between the state and the Center in September 2020. Soon after, he was provided Y+ grade security by the Union Home Ministry.
The following year in 2021, he was banned from Twitter following his comments on post-poll violence in West Bengal.Undeterred, she turned to Instagram, where she continued to make headlines for her political opinions.
Ranaut is back on the microblogging site. She has won the National Award four times - Best Supporting Actress for "Fashion", Best Actor for "Queen", "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" and for her roles in "Manikarnika" and "Panga". Third prize for.
Ranaut, who was also named a Padma Shri recipient in 2020, was 17 when she made her Bollywood debut in 2006 with Anurag Basu's "Gangster" opposite Emraan Hashmi. It was a critical and commercial hit that drew everyone's attention to the newcomer, who stood out from the quintessential Bollywood heroines of that time with her curly hair and tendency to speak her mind.The actress proved that she was no fluke by continuing to deliver solid performances in "Woh Lamhe...", "Life in a...Metro" and "Fashion", where she played a supermodel on a downhill track. She was also appreciated for her small role in "Once Upon a Time in Mumbai" and cemented her position in the industry as a leading lady with her role in the 2011 sleeper hit "Tanu Weds Manu".
What followed was a period of struggle and his brief role in "Krrish 3" did little for his career, which seemed to be going downhill by then.
It was 2014's "Queen" that re-established the Ranaut brand in Bollywood. The film, based on a runaway bride who reinvents herself, made her a bonafide star in an industry mostly ruled by male stars.The actress played a dual role in "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" and her acting was highly praised. Ranaut was appreciated for her views on feminism, the industry and working on herself to become a better artist. The chat show host seemed impressed with his outspokenness on controversial issues in the industry.
In 2015, Ranaut said that she was treated badly when she was struggling in the industry.
“What happens is that a heroine is always dependent on the producer or the hero, so no one thought that if someone becomes Kangana Ranaut and then she will never work with me as a producer or actor.They should have some shame before misbehaving with women. They say 'What will she do?' She's just a girl'', the actor had told in an interview. In an appearance on Karan Johar's celebrity chat show "Koffee with Karan" in 2017, Ranaut shocked everyone, including the host, by calling him a "flag bearer of nepotism". Gave.
This was the beginning of a long battle between the two and a public discussion about how star kids make it difficult for outsiders to excel in an industry full of camps. He also raised this issue after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020.This was not the only controversy that Ranaut was battling at the time. Her feud with "Krrish 3" and "Kites" co-star Hrithik Roshan soon became fodder for the tabloids. Ranaut accused the actor of denying their relationship, while Roshan said that he never had any personal relationship with the actor.
Controversy was seen following the actor everywhere. She eventually began producing her own films, including the biopic "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" in 2019.The film generated controversy after Ranaut claimed co-director credit on the film from Krish Jagarlamudi. This created a big rift between them.
A similar controversy happened over Hansal Mehta's "Simran", where he was given co-writing credit and screenwriter Apoorva Asrani was displeased and distanced himself from the film, which turned out to be a flop. He also directed the J Jayalalitha biopic. Also ventured into South by acting in "Thalaivi".
While she has been in the limelight, Ranaut's last release "Tejas" did not perform well at the box office.The actor in a media interview has already talked about her desire to focus completely on her political career if elected from Mandi. The budding MP's next film is 'Emergency' in which she will play the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. .The release was postponed due to elections.
The 37-year-old actress, who was also sued for defamation by industry veteran Javed Akhtar, is known for her films as well as her sharp comments. The showbiz celeb is making headlines not just on entertainment pages.
Starting her political career, Ranaut, who defeated Congress's Vikramaditya Singh by 74,755 votes from her home state Himachal Pradesh, will be the apple of many eyes in the Lok Sabha.Will she remain quiet in the lower house like some of her colleagues or maintain her reputation for speaking her mind?
If its track record is anything to go by, it would be the latter.
On Tuesday, when trends indicated that she was going to win her election, the four-time National Award winner said, "Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust...This victory is for all of you." Yes, this is a victory." This is the victory of your faith in Prime Minister Modi and BJP, this is the victory of Sanatan, this is the victory of the respect of Mandi. Immediately after this he said, "Mandi ki Sansad."
The "Queen" star wasn't the only actress to ask for votes. He was accompanied by BJP's budding "Ramayan" star Arun Govil, who was elected from Meerut, two-time MP from Mathura Hema Malini and TMC candidate Shatrughan Sinha from Asansol.However, Ranaut was definitely the most talked-about contender among them, having run her entire campaign on being the daughter of the soil. She also gained public sympathy due to her acting background and the derogatory comments made by opposition leaders for her constituency name. In an industry where actors mostly hide their political affiliations, Ranaut was one of the handful of Hindi cinema stars who Who openly supported BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and described himself as a fan of the leader.
Always vocal in the media and on social platforms, Ranaut was a high-profile, prominent voice supporting the ruling party on issues such as the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in 2019-20 and farmers' protests in 2020-21. Her Twitter feud with Diljit Dosanjh is now a part of public discussion.Akhtar filed a defamation case against Ranaut over her comment in which she had threatened him. The matter is still in court. When he compared the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government with PoK, the actor observed that his Mumbai office has been demolished by the BMC. This became a major flashpoint between the state and the Center in September 2020. Soon after, he was provided Y+ grade security by the Union Home Ministry.
The following year in 2021, he was banned from Twitter following his comments on post-poll violence in West Bengal.Undeterred, she turned to Instagram, where she continued to make headlines for her political opinions.
Ranaut is back on the microblogging site. She has won the National Award four times - Best Supporting Actress for "Fashion", Best Actor for "Queen", "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" and for her roles in "Manikarnika" and "Panga". Third prize for.
Ranaut, who was also named a Padma Shri recipient in 2020, was 17 when she made her Bollywood debut in 2006 with Anurag Basu's "Gangster" opposite Emraan Hashmi. It was a critical and commercial hit that drew everyone's attention to the newcomer, who stood out from the quintessential Bollywood heroines of that time with her curly hair and tendency to speak her mind.The actress proved that she was no fluke by continuing to deliver solid performances in "Woh Lamhe...", "Life in a...Metro" and "Fashion", where she played a supermodel on a downhill track. She was also appreciated for her small role in "Once Upon a Time in Mumbai" and cemented her position in the industry as a leading lady with her role in the 2011 sleeper hit "Tanu Weds Manu".
What followed was a period of struggle and his brief role in "Krrish 3" did little for his career, which seemed to be going downhill by then.
It was 2014's "Queen" that re-established the Ranaut brand in Bollywood. The film, based on a runaway bride who reinvents herself, made her a bonafide star in an industry mostly ruled by male stars.The actress played a dual role in "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" and her acting was highly praised. Ranaut was appreciated for her views on feminism, the industry and working on herself to become a better artist. The chat show host seemed impressed with his outspokenness on controversial issues in the industry.
In 2015, Ranaut said that she was treated badly when she was struggling in the industry.
“What happens is that a heroine is always dependent on the producer or the hero, so no one thought that if someone becomes Kangana Ranaut and then she will never work with me as a producer or actor.They should have some shame before misbehaving with women. They say 'What will she do?' She's just a girl'', the actor had told in an interview. In an appearance on Karan Johar's celebrity chat show "Koffee with Karan" in 2017, Ranaut shocked everyone, including the host, by calling him a "flag bearer of nepotism". Gave.
This was the beginning of a long battle between the two and a public discussion about how star kids make it difficult for outsiders to excel in an industry full of camps. He also raised this issue after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020.This was not the only controversy that Ranaut was battling at the time. Her feud with "Krrish 3" and "Kites" co-star Hrithik Roshan soon became fodder for the tabloids. Ranaut accused the actor of denying their relationship, while Roshan said that he never had any personal relationship with the actor.
Controversy was seen following the actor everywhere. She eventually began producing her own films, including the biopic "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" in 2019.The film generated controversy after Ranaut claimed co-director credit on the film from Krish Jagarlamudi. This created a big rift between them.
A similar controversy happened over Hansal Mehta's "Simran", where he was given co-writing credit and screenwriter Apoorva Asrani was displeased and distanced himself from the film, which turned out to be a flop. He also directed the J Jayalalitha biopic. Also ventured into South by acting in "Thalaivi".
While she has been in the limelight, Ranaut's last release "Tejas" did not perform well at the box office.The actor in a media interview has already talked about her desire to focus completely on her political career if elected from Mandi. The budding MP's next film is 'Emergency' in which she will play the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. .The release was postponed due to elections.
