Actor
Kangana Ranaut
Based In
New Delhi
Origin
Bhambla, near Manali
Years Active
2006–present
Kangana Ranaut Biography
Personal Details
- Full Name: Kangana Amardeep Ranaut
- Nickname: Queen of Bollywood
- Date of Birth: March 23, 1987
- Age: 38 years
- Birthplace: Bhambla (now Surajpur), Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Actress, Filmmaker, Producer, Politician
- Years Active: 2006 – Present
- Political Affiliation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
Family Background
- Father: Amardeep Ranaut (Businessman)
- Mother: Asha Ranaut (School Teacher)
- Brother: Akshat Ranaut (Entrepreneur)
- Sister: Rangoli Chandel (Manager, Acid Attack Survivor)
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Education
- Attended DAV School, Chandigarh
- Initially aspired to be a doctor, but later moved to Delhi to pursue modeling and acting.
- Trained in theatre under Arvind Gaur at Asmita Theatre Group, Delhi.
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Role / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gangster | Debut film; Won Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut |
| 2007 | Woh Lamhe | Played emotionally intense role |
| 2008 | Fashion | Won National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2009 | Raaz: The Mystery Continues | Horror thriller hit |
| 2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Critically praised performance |
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Massive success; romantic comedy |
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | Played mutant villain Kaya |
| 2014 | Queen | Won National Award for Best Actress; career-defining role |
| 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | Double role; second National Award for Best Actress |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Period drama |
| 2019 | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi | Directed and acted; National Award for Best Actress |
| 2020 | Panga | Sports drama; praised performance |
| 2021 | Thalaivii | Biopic of J. Jayalalithaa; National Award for Best Actress |
| 2023 | Tejas | Portrayed an Air Force pilot |
| 2025 | Emergency | Directed and starred as Indira Gandhi (upcoming release) |
Recent Activity
- Attended court hearings for a defamation case.
- Walked the ramp as a showstopper at a major fashion show.
- Actively participated in parliamentary sessions as a Member of Parliament.
- Released her film Emergency earlier in 2025, in which she portrayed Indira Gandhi.
- Appeared in media interviews discussing her film and political career.
- Visited her constituency for public and youth engagement programs.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Gangster | Won |
| 2008 | National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Fashion | Won |
| 2014 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | Queen | Won |
| 2015 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | Won |
| 2019 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | Manikarnika & Panga | Won |
| 2021 | Padma Shri | Arts | – | Awarded |
About Kangana Ranaut
Her debut film was Gangster (2006), directed by Anurag Basu.
She has won four National Film Awards for Fashion, Queen, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, and Manikarnika.
Her upcoming film is Emergency (2025), in which she plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Yes, she directed Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) and Emergency (2025).
She owns Manikarnika Films, founded in 2020.
Yes, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is active in public life.