🧒 Early Life & Training
Born: March 23, 1986, in Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh
Daughter of Amardeep (businessman) and Asha Ranaut (schoolteacher); trained in Kathak and theater under Arvind Gaur in Delhi before pursuing Bollywood dreams.
🎬 Bollywood Debut & Rise (2006–2012)
- Discovered by Anurag Basu in a Mumbai café
- Gangster (2006) debut won her Filmfare Best Female Debut
- Notable roles: Woh Lamhe…, Life in a… Metro, Fashion (National Award)
🌟 Stardom & National Awards (2013–2020)
- Films like Queen (2013), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), and Panga (2020)
- Won multiple National Film Awards and Filmfare Best Actress
🎞️ Expansion & Filmmaking (2019–2025)
- Directed and starred in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019)
- Acted in Tejas (2023) and Emergency (2025), which she also directed
- Mixed reception to her recent directorial work
🏛️ Politics & Public Persona
- Joined BJP and elected Member of Parliament from Mandi (2024)
- Appointed Brand Ambassador for the World Para Athletics Championships
- Known for polarizing, bold public statements
🏡 Personal Projects & Recognition
- Won Padma Shri in 2020
- Runs Himalayan café The Mountain Story in Manali
- Owns a ₹30 crore property in the hills of Himachal
🎥 Awards & Accolades
- 4× National Film Awards: Fashion, Queen, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Panga/Manikarnika
- 4× Filmfare Awards including Best Female Debut and Best Actress
📝 Summary
Kangana Ranaut’s evolution from aspiring artist to award-winning actress and elected politician is marked by talent, audacity, and influence. Known for women-centric narratives and unfiltered opinions, she remains one of the most dynamic forces in Indian entertainment and politics today.
Sources: Wikipedia, IMDb, The Best Biography
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