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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: Kangna Amardeep Ranaut
- Date of Birth: March 23, 1986
- Birthplace: Bhambla (now Surajpur), Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Actress, filmmaker and politician
- Years Active: 2006 – present
- Political Affiliation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Family Background
- Father: Amardeep Ranaut, businessman
- Mother: Asha Ranaut, school teacher
- Elder sister: Rangoli Chandel, who has worked as her manager
- Younger brother: Akshat Ranaut
Education and Training
- Attended DAV School, Chandigarh
- Took up modelling at the age of sixteen before turning to acting
- Trained in acting under theatre director Arvind Gaur
Career Overview
Ranaut made her film debut in the 2006 thriller Gangster, which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, and drew praise for emotionally intense roles in Woh Lamhe… (2006), Life in a… Metro (2007) and Fashion (2008), the last of which brought her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. After commercial successes in Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009) and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), her comic turn in Tanu Weds Manu (2011) was well received. She played a mutant in the superhero film Krrish 3 (2013), one of the highest-grossing Indian films, and then won two consecutive National Film Awards for Best Actress — for Queen (2014) and for a dual role in Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015). Her performances in her co-directorial Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) and in Panga (2020) jointly earned her a fourth National Film Award. In 2020 she launched her production company, Manikarnika Films. Her second directorial, the biographical drama Emergency (2025), in which she portrayed Indira Gandhi, was released in January 2025.
Political Career
Ranaut is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. She contested the 2024 general election from the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh and has served as its Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha since 4 June 2024, succeeding Pratibha Singh. In 2020 the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri, the country’s fourth-highest civilian award.
Career Highlights
| Year | Film / Project | Role / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gangster | Debut film; won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut |
| 2006 | Woh Lamhe… | Emotionally intense leading role |
| 2007 | Life in a… Metro | Ensemble drama |
| 2008 | Fashion | Won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2009 | Raaz: The Mystery Continues | Commercially successful horror thriller |
| 2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Commercially successful crime drama |
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Well-received comic role |
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | Played the mutant Kaya |
| 2014 | Queen | Won the National Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | Dual role; second National Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Period drama |
| 2019 | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi | Co-directed and starred as the Rani of Jhansi |
| 2020 | Panga | Played a sportswoman; shared her fourth National Film Award with Manikarnika |
| 2021 | Thalaivii | Biopic of J. Jayalalithaa; won the SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 2025 | Emergency | Her second film as director; portrayed Indira Gandhi |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Gangster (2006) | Won |
| 2010 | National Film Awards (56th) | Best Supporting Actress | Fashion (2008) | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Queen (2014) | Won |
| 2015 | National Film Awards (62nd) | Best Actress | Queen (2014) | Won |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015) | Won |
| 2016 | National Film Awards (63rd) | Best Actress | Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015) | Won |
| 2020 | Padma Shri | Art | — | Awarded |
| 2021 | National Film Awards (67th) | Best Actress | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) and Panga (2020) | Won |
| 2022 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Tamil | Thalaivii (2021) | Won |
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About Kangana Ranaut
What is Kangana Ranaut’s debut movie?
Her debut film was Gangster (2006), directed by Anurag Basu.
How many National Awards has Kangana Ranaut won?
She has won four National Film Awards for Fashion, Queen, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, and Manikarnika.
What is her upcoming film?
Her upcoming film is Emergency (2025), in which she plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Has Kangana Ranaut directed any films?
Yes, she directed Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) and Emergency (2025).
Which production company does she own?
She owns Manikarnika Films, founded in 2020.
Has Kangana Ranaut joined politics?
Yes, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is active in public life.
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