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Kangana Ranaut

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Kangana Ranaut is one of the most successful and highest paid actresses in the Bollywood industry. She was born on March 20, 1987 in Bhambla, near Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Ranaut’s acting career began in September 2005 when filmmaker Anurag Basu spotted her drinking coffee in a cafe, and approached her for a lead role in Gangster. The movie was released in 2006 and was successful on box office.

Ranaut is one of the youngest actresses to win the prestigious National Film Awards at the age of 22. She won Best Supporting Actress Award for Fashion (2008). As of 2017, she is the recipient of a total of 3 National awards. One for Best Supporting actress for Fashion(2008) and two for Best Actress for Queen(2014) and Tanu Weds Manu Returns(2015).

Ranaut is particularly known for her forthrightness in expressing her opinions in public on issues ranging from film to feminism. In a televised interview hosted by Anupama Chopra, Ranaut spoke out against gender bias and nepotism in Bollywood that went viral online.

In an episode of talk show ‘Koffee with Karan’ hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Ranaut accused him of promoting nepotism in Bollywood and being a part of the “movie mafia”. This ignited major debates and controversies both in and out of the industry, with many taking sides. She meanwhile, was mostly lauded for her straight-forwardness.

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Kangana Ranaut Awards

Awards Name
Year
Categories
Filmfare Awards

Best Actress

-Queen

Critics Award Best Actress

-Tanu Weds Manu Returns
National Awards

Best Actress

-Queen

Best Actress

-Panga

Best Supporting Actress

-Fashion
IIFA

Best Performance In A Leading Role (Female)

-Queen

Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Female)

-Fashion

Best Female Debutant Star

-Gangster