Kangana Ranaut, one of Bollywood’s finest actresses, is celebrating her 38th birthday today. She was born on March 23, 1987, in Bhambla (now Surajpur), Himachal Pradesh.
Early Life and Running Away from Home for Acting
Kangana Ranaut hails from a small town in Himachal Pradesh and was born into a Rajput family. Her father, Amardeep Ranaut, is a businessman, and her mother, Asha Ranaut, is a school teacher. Kangana’s sister, Rangoli, often remains in the limelight. Kangana took a bold step at the age of 16-17 by running away from home to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, despite her family’s objections. She left her studies, including her 12th grade, to pursue a career in the film industry.
Debut Film
Kangana Ranaut was supposed to make her debut in the film “I Love You Boss,” directed by Pahlaj Nihalani. However, due to various reasons, the film was not made. Instead, she got her big break with Anurag Basu’s film “Gangster.” Kangana auditioned for a role in the film but faced rejection due to her young age. However, she was eventually offered a role in “Gangster,” which she accepted, marking the beginning of her successful acting career.
Filmography
Kangana’s fate changed with the success of “Gangster.” She went on to star in numerous successful films, including “Queen,” “Fashion,” “Tanu Weds Manu,” “Life in a Metro,” and “Once Upon a Time in Mumbai,” among others.
Four National Awards
Kangana Ranaut has received four National Awards for her outstanding performances. She won the Best Supporting Actress National Award for the film “Fashion” and Best Actress National Awards for “Queen,” “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi,” and “Panga.”
Relationships
Kangana Ranaut’s name has been linked with several actors in the industry. She was initially associated with actor Aditya Pancholi and later had a relationship with Aditya’s son, Adhyayan Suman, during the shooting of “Raaz 2.” She was also rumored to be involved with actor Hrithik Roshan during the filming of “Krrish 3,” which sparked controversy.
Net Worth
Kangana Ranaut charges crores for her films, ranging from 15 to 27 crores per film. According to Forbes, her net worth is around 124 crores, and she earns over 1 crore per month. Kangana owns luxurious properties in Mumbai and Manali, along with several expensive cars, including BMW 7 Series and Mercedes Benz GLE. She also owns a production house called Manikarnika Films, which produced “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi” and is set to release “Emergency” this year.
Kangana Ranaut’s journey from a small town girl to Bollywood’s queen is nothing short of inspirational, and she continues to carve her niche in the industry with her talent and determination.