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Kangana Ranaut
Active Bollywood Actor
- FromBhambla, near Manali
- Based inNew Delhi
- Age36–45
- Active2006 – present
- Updated
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 |
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