Kangana Ranaut Wiki: Kangana Ranaut is a Hindi film actress and filmmaker known for portraying strong-willed, unconventional women in female-led films. She has won several awards, including four National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards, and has been featured six times in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list. In 2020, the Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri, the country’s fourth-highest civilian award.
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Born on 23 March 1987 in Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, Ranaut was raised in a joint family at their ancestral haveli in Bhambla. She described her childhood as “simple and happy” and was known to be stubborn and rebellious, often questioning gender discrimination. Ranaut was educated at the DAV School in Chandigarh and pursued science as her core subject.
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Initially, she intended to become a doctor, but her failed chemistry test in twelfth grade made her reconsider her career prospects. She relocated to Delhi at sixteen, where she joined the Asmita Theatre Group and trained under theatre director Arvind Gaur.
Ranaut made her film debut in the 2006 thriller Gangster and received critical acclaim for portraying emotionally intense characters in the dramas Woh Lamhe… (2006), Life in a… Metro (2007), and Fashion (2008). Her role in Fashion earned her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. She appeared in commercially successful films like Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009) and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010) but was criticized for being typecast in neurotic roles. Her comic role in Tanu Weds Manu (2011) was well-received, but she appeared in a series of brief, glamorous roles in films that failed to propel her career forward.
| Wiki | Information |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Kangana Amardeep Ranaut |
| Nickname | Arshad, OTA (One Take Actor) |
| Profession(s) | Actress, Writer, Director |
| Birthplace | Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aries |
| Age (as of 2023) | 37 Years |
| Signature | N/A |
| Date of Birth | 23 March 1986 |
| Hometown | Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| School(s) | DAV Model School, Sector 15, Chandigarh |
| College | N/A |
| Educational Qualification | 12th standard |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kshatriya (Rajput) |
| Address | A 4-BHK apartment in Khar, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Cooking, Reading, Writing, Doing Yoga, Listening to Music |
| Height (Centi.) (approx.) | 168 cm |
| Height (meters) | 1.68 m |
| Height (feet) | 5′ 6″ |
| Weight (Kilograms)(approx.) | 55 kg |
| Weight (Pounds) | 121 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-26-34 |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye’s Color | Dark Brown |
| Debut | Bollywood Film (Actress): Gangster (2006) |
| Tamil Film (Actress): Dhaam Dhoom (2008) | |
| Telugu Film (Actress): Ek Niranjan (2009) | |
| Writer: Queen (2014) | |
| Director: Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) | |
| Awards/Honours | National Film Awards |
| 2009: Best Supporting Actress for the film ‘Fashion’ (2008) | |
| 2015: Best Actress for the film ‘Queen’ (2014) | |
| 2016: Best Actress for the film ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015) | |
| Filmfare Awards | |
| 2007: Best Female Debut for the film ‘Gangster’ (2006) | |
| 2009: Best Supporting Actress for the film ‘Fashion’ (2008) | |
| Parents | Father- Amardeep Ranaut (Businessman) |
| Mother- Asha Ranaut (Teacher) | |
| Siblings | Brother- Akshit Ranaut |
| Sister- Rangoli Ranaut (Elder, Manager) | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | • Aditya Pancholi (Actor) |
| • Adhyayan Suman (Actor) | |
| • Ajay Devgan (Actor, Rumour) | |
| • Nicholas Lafferty (British Doctor) | |
| • Hrithik Roshan (Actor) | |
| Children | N/A |
| Net Worth | $10 million (as of 2022) |
Kangana Ranaut Favorite Things
| Category | Favorite Things |
|---|---|
| Favourite Food(s) | Berry Burst, Dal-Chawal |
| Favorite Actor(s) | Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favorite Actress | Sridevi, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn |
| Favorite Film | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Piku, Bombay Velvet |
| Favorite Beverage | Coffee, Red Wine |
| Favorite Cuisine | Italian |
| Favorite Colour | Black |
| Favorite Book | Mahatma Gandhi Autobiography: The Story Of My Experiments With Truth by Mahatma Gandhi |
| Favorite Sport | Basketball |
| Favorite Perfume | Chanel No. 5 |
| Favorite Fashion Icon | Sonam Kapoor |
| Favorite Restaurant | KongPoush in Mumbai |
| Favourite Hotel(s) | Soho Grand Hotel in New York, Le Meurice in Paris, Four Seasons in the Maldives, Courthouse in London |
| Favourite Destination(s) | Paris, Milan, London, New York |
| Car Collection | BMW 7 Series |
| Kangana-Ranaut-BMW 7-Series | BMW 7 Series |
Ranaut’s career prospects improved in 2013 when she played a mutant in the science fiction film Krrish 3, one of the highest-grossing Indian films. She won two consecutive National Film Awards for Best Actress for playing an abandoned bride in the comedy-drama Queen (2014). A dual role in the comedy sequel Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015) was the biggest-earning female-led Hindi film at the time. Her portrayal of the titular warrior in the biopic Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) and her part as a sportswoman in Panga (2020) jointly earned her a fourth National Film Award.
In 2020, Ranaut launched her own production company, Manikarnika Films, where she works as a director and producer. She has been credited in the media as one of the best-dressed celebrities and is known for being outspoken. However, her opinions have sometimes aligned with right-wing ideologies, and she has been involved in frequent personal and professional controversies.