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Who is Kangana Ranaut?

Kangana Ranaut

About Kangana Ranaut

Who is Kangana Ranaut?

Kangana Ranaut, a Bollywood actress known for her roles in critically acclaimed films and multiple award wins, is a MP in the Lok Sabha representing Mandi constituency of Himachal Pradesh.
 
In 2020, she was honoured with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award. She has been featured six times in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list.
 
Ranaut has been an outspoken figure in Bollywood, often discussing issues ranging from nepotism in the industry to national politics, which has both garnered her support and stirred controversy.
 
Early life
Born on March 23, 1987, in Bhambla, a small town in Himachal Pradesh, Ranaut moved to Delhi
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'There could be repercussions for what you say': Kangana on Kamra show row

Kamra recently performed a parody of a popular Hindi song from the film "Dil Toh Pagal Hai," apparently referring to Shinde as a "gaddar" (traitor)

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2025 | 1:37 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut, Javed Akhtar resolve long-running defamation case

In 2021, Ranaut hit back by filing a counter-complaint against Akhtar before a magistrate's court, alleging criminal intimidation and insult to modesty

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Updated On : 28 Feb 2025 | 2:19 PM IST

Emergency box office Day 1: Kangana Ranaut-starrer off to a slow start

As per the early estimates, Kangana Ranaut's much-awaited political drama "Emergency" had a slow start at the box office. However, Emergency promises to be a gripping story with a compelling plot

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Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 | 4:12 PM IST

'Complete harassment': Kangana after SGPC calls for ban on 'Emergency'

SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanding a ban on the movie

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Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 | 2:09 PM IST

SGPC to protest against Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' in Amritsar

The film is being released today, January 17, which has invited strong opposition from the SGPC

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Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 | 9:52 AM IST

Gadkari attends special screening of 'Emergency' film with Kangana Ranaut

Kangana took to Instagram and shared a couple of pictures from the screening

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2025 | 6:42 AM IST

Thought Indira Gandhi was powerful but my research found her weak: Kangana

The first-time MP from Mandi, often in the headlines for her provocative comments, also said there is no director today who deserves her

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 1:27 PM IST

Bigg Boss 18 Voting Trend: Rajat leading the chart; Eisha, Avinash trailing

Bigg Boss 18 Voting Trends: According to reports, Eisha and Avinash are trailing and currently have the least number of votes. Karanveer Mehra, Shilpa Shirodkar and Chum Darang entered week 14

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Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 6:21 PM IST

Allu Arjun's arrest, 'Emergency' delay, more controversies that rocked 2024

Dosanjh also made headlines for calling out different state governments for directing him to avoid singing songs related to alcohol, drugs and violence

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Updated On : 30 Dec 2024 | 1:28 PM IST

Bigg Boss 18 elimination: Sara Arfeen eliminated after fight with Karan?

Reports claim that Sara Arfeen Khan has been eliminated after a fight with housemate Karan Veer Mehra. This week will also feature Kangana Ranaut in the show to interact with the contestants

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Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 6:02 PM IST

Shameful, Congress party's violence reached Parliament: Kangana Ranaut

Political clash between BJP and Congress intensified on Thursday, with leaders of both parties filing cross-complaints over an alleged scuffle on the Parliament premises

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 8:33 AM IST

Actor-BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' to release on January 17

The film was mired in controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, accused it of misrepresenting the community and getting facts wrong

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Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 12:27 PM IST

Agreed to cuts by CBFC for 'Emergency', certificate can be issued: Zee

Senior counsel Sharan Jagtiani, who represented Zee, said the necessary cuts would be made

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Updated On : 04 Oct 2024 | 2:47 PM IST

'Desh ke pita nahi': Kangana Ranaut's remarks on Gandhi sparks fresh row

Kangana Ranaut downplayed Gandhi's stature as 'Father of the Nation' on October 2, sparking yet another controversy for the actor-turned-politician

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Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 11:25 AM IST

Kangana agrees to cuts suggested in film 'Emergency': Censor Board to HC

The court adjourned the matter till October 3 and asked both the parties to seek proper instructions

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Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 2:39 PM IST

Certificate can be issued to Kangana's film if some cuts are made: CBFC

A division bench of Justices B P Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla last week come down heavily on the CBFC for not taking a decision on the issuance of certificate for the movie

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 1:21 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut lights a farm fire for the BJP. Then withdraws her remarks

'I know this statement could be controversial, but the three farm laws should be brought back', Kangana Ranaut had said

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

Cong cites Kangana's remarks accusing BJP of wanting to get back farm laws

The farmers' protest started at the fag-end of November 2020 and ended after Parliament repealed the three laws. The legislations came into force in June 2020 and were repealed in November 2021

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 7:07 AM IST

Cong challenges Kangana to prove charge against Himachal govt, Sonia Gandhi

Attacking the Himachal government, she had earlier alleged, 'They take loans and give it to Sonia Gandhi, which has made the state's coffers hollow'

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Updated On : 23 Sep 2024 | 4:39 PM IST

Decide on release of Kangana-starrer 'Emergency' by Sept 25: Bombay HC

Emergency, which features Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, and Shreyas Talpade, is centred around the 1975 Emergency imposed by the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 1:38 PM IST