Kangana Ranaut

Kangana‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Ranaut is an Indian actress, director, and politician who is the current Member of Parliament from the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh. She has been a major draw in Bollywood and has won several National Film Awards along with a Padma Shri. In 2024, after a triumphant run in films which started with Gangster, she made a clean break with politics.

As of 2025, Kangana is still juggling her constituent work, which she combines with her film and creative projects and fan ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌meetings.

By Rashmi | Friday, February 6, 2026, 10:59:27 AM [IST]

Kangana Ranaut Biography

Kangana Ranaut, born on March 23, 1987, hails from Bhambla, near Manali, in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district. Her father, Amardeep, is a businessman, while her mother, Asha, works as a schoolteacher. Coming from a Rajput family, Kangana's lineage includes a grandfather who served as an IAS Officer.

Her formative years were spent in Dehra Dun, where she attended DAV's High School. During her schooling, Kangana actively participated in debates, elocutions, and basketball games. After completing her schooling, she pursued higher education at Science College in Simla.

Kangana's journey into the entertainment industry began with modelling and theatre in Delhi, where she was associated with the Smita Theater Group under Arvind Gaur. Alongside, she honed her skills as a Kathak dancer.

In 2005, Kangana made the bold move to Bombay, settling in a flat on Yari Road, Versova. Her breakthrough came when filmmaker Anurag Basu discovered her in a cafe and cast her in the lead role of Gangster (2006). Despite initial criticism, the film's success catapulted Kangana into the limelight, earning her the Filmfare award for Best Female Debut.

Subsequently, Kangana ventured into diverse roles, including a negative character in the sci-fi film Krrish-3 (2013), which became one of the highest-grossing Indian movies. Despite facing setbacks and criticism, Kangana's career flourished as she portrayed memorable characters, earning her the moniker "Bollywood Queen."

In 2020, Kangana established her own production house, Manikarnika Films, and ventured into directing with her debut film, Emergency. Known for her portrayal of strong, female-centric roles, Kangana Ranaut is also recognised for her outspokenness on social and political issues. She openly supports the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and entered politics officially, contesting the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 general elections.

Beyond her professional endeavours, Kangana enjoys hobbies such as cooking, reading, writing, practising yoga, and listening to music.

Kangana Ranaut Personal Life

Full Name	Kangana Ranaut
Date of Birth	23 Mar 1987 (Age 38)
Place of Birth	Bhambla, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	12th Pass
Profession	Actress, Writer, Director
Father's Name	Asha Ranaut
Mother's Name	Amardeep Ranaut
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Rajput
Website	officialkanganaranaut.com

Kangana Ranaut Net Worth

Net Worth

₹74.27 CRORE

ASSETS

₹91.66 CRORE

Liabilities

₹17.39 CRORE

Education Qualification of Kangana Ranaut

Following her education from Dehradun, Kangana pursued studies at Science College in Shimla. Additionally, she enrolled in the Elite School of Modeling and explored theater acting in Delhi, becoming a member of the Smita Theater Group under Arvind Gaur's guidance.

Interesting Facts about Kangana Ranaut

In Queen (2014), Kangana contributed to the dialogue writing process, expressing her desire to interpret the character in her unique style to director Vikas Bahl. Her improvisation during filming received widespread acclaim, earning her numerous Best Actress awards at prestigious ceremonies such as Filmfare and the National Awards.

In preparation for her portrayal of Datto in Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Kangana immersed herself in the character by blending into the surroundings of Delhi University while remaining incognito, a method that allowed her to effectively capture the essence of her role.

For her role in Rangoon (2017), Kangana reportedly received a remarkable payment of 110 million rupees, marking the highest compensation ever given to a Bollywood actress for a single film.

She was allegedly slapped by an on-duty female CISF officer at the Chandigarh airport on 06 June 2024. Kulwinder Kaur, the CISF personnel, was apparently upset over Ranaut's stance on farmers' protests that took place between 2020-21.

Political Timeline of Kangana Ranaut

2025: Active in parliamentary duties, constituency engagement, public policy discussions, and balancing creative projects.
2024: Joined the Bhartiya Janta Party officially. She contested from the Mandi constituency in the 18th Lok Sabha elections. In her electoral debut, she defeated Congress' Vikramaditya Singh, the son of former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Virbhadra Singh.

Kangana Ranaut Early Life

2019: Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
2015: Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2014: Queen
2013: Scientific Fiction Film Krrish-3
2011: Tanu Weds Manu
2010: Once Upon A Time In Mumbai
2009: Raaz: The Mystery Continues Ek Niranjan
2008: Fashion Dhaam Dhoom, Tamil Film
2007: Life in a Metro
2006: Gangster Woh Lamhe

Kangana Ranaut Achievements

2021
Padma Shri Award

National Awards
2009: Best Supporting Actress for the film 'Fashion'
2015: Best Actress for the film 'Queen'
2016: Best Actress for the film 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns'
2019: Best Actress for two of her films 'Panga' and 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi'

Filmfare Awards
2007: Best Female Debut for the film 'Gangster' (2006)
2009: Best Supporting Actress for the film 'Fashion' (2008)
2015: Best Actress for the film 'Queen' (2014)
2016: Best Actress (Critics) for the film 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' (2015)

State Awards
2020: Padma Shri

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