Kangana Ranaut Biography
Kangana Ranaut is a renowned Indian actress known for her versatile performances in Hindi films. Born on March 23, 1987, in Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, she made her acting debut in 2006 with the film “Gangster.” Kangana has since received numerous awards, including three National Film Awards, for her impactful roles in movies like “Queen” and “Tanu Weds Manu.” Known for her outspoken nature, she has also ventured into filmmaking.
General Information
| Full Name | Kangana Amardeep Ranaut |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Queen of Bollywood |
| Profession | Actress, Filmmaker |
| Date of Birth | March 23, 1987 |
| Current age | 37 years, 8 months, 29 days |
| Husband | N/A |
| Nationality | Indian |
Personal Information
| Name | Kangana Amardeep Ranaut |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Nick Name | Arshad, OTA (One Take Actor) |
| Height | 5 Feet 6 Inch |
| Figure | 34 – 26 – 34 |
| Weight | 55 Kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 23 March 1986 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Present Address | A 4-BHK apartment in Khar, Mumbai |
| Hometown | Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Education
| School | DAV Model School, Sector 15, Chandigarh |
| College | N/A |
| Educational Status | 12th standard |
Favorite
| Food | Berry Burst, Dal-Chawal |
| Beverage | Coffee, Red Wine |
| Actor/Actress | Actors: Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan Actresses: Sridevi, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn |
| Musicians | Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Hobbies | Cooking, Reading, Writing, Doing Yoga, Listening to Music |
| Films | Bollywood: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Piku, Bombay Velvet |
| Fashion Icon | Sonam Kapoor |
| Colour | Black |
| Perfume | Chanel No. 5 |
| Restaurant | KongPoush in Mumbai |
| Holiday Destinations | Paris, Milan, London, New York |
| Hotel | Soho Grand Hotel in New York, Le Meurice in Paris, Four Seasons in the Maldives, Courthouse in London |
Relationship
| Affairs | Aditya Pancholi (Actor) Adhyayan Suman (Actor) Ajay Devgan (Actor, Rumour) Nicholas Lafferty (British Doctor) Hrithik Roshan (Actor) |
Career
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Acting Debut | Kangana Ranaut made her acting debut in the Bollywood film “Gangster” (2006), earning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. |
| First Film | “Gangster” (2006) |
| Career Turning Point | Kangana joined the Elite Modelling Agency in Delhi in 2003, initially aspiring to be a model. However, her career took a turn when she auditioned for the film “Gangster” (2006) during a catalog shoot in Mumbai. |
| First Success | “Gangster” (2006) directed by Anurag Basu, where she played the role of Simran, marked Kangana’s first major success and earned her the Best Female Debut award. |
| Awards & Achievements | – 2007: Best Female Debut for “Gangster” (2006) – 2009: Best Supporting Actress for “Fashion” (2008) – 2015: Best Actress for “Queen” (2014) – 2016: Best Actress for “Tanu Weds Manu Returns” (2015) – 2019: Best Actress for “Panga” and “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.” |
Career Statistics
| YEAR | FILM | ROLES |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gangster, Woh Lamhe | Simran, Sana Azim |
| 2007 | Shakalaka Boom Boom, Life in a… Metro | Ruhi, Neha |
| 2008 | Dhaam Dhoom(Tamil film), Fashion | Shenbaga, Shonali Gujral |
| 2009 | Raaz: The Mystery Continues, Vaada Raha, Ek Niranjan(Telugu film) | Nandita Chopra, Pooja, Sameera |
| 2010 | Kites, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Knock Out, No Problem | Gina Grover, Rehana, Nidhi Shrivastava, Sanjana |
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu, Game, Ready, Double Dhamaal, Rascals, Miley Naa Miley Hum | Tanuja “Tanu” Trivedi, Sia Agnihotri, Kiran, Kiya, Khushi, Anishka Shrivastava |
| 2012 | Tezz | Nikita Malhotra |
| 2013 | Shootout at Wadala, Krrish 3, Rajjo | Vidya Joshi, Kaya, Rajjo |
| 2014 | Queen, Revolver Rani, Ungli | Rani Mehra, Alka Singh, Maya |
| 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu Returns, I Love NY, Katti Batti | Kusum “Datto” Sangwan/ Tanuja “Tanu” Trivedi, Tikku Verma, Payal |
| 2017 | Rangoon, Simran | Julia, Praful Patel |
| 2019 | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Judgementall Hai Kya | Rani Laxmibai, Bobby Grewal |
| 2020 | Panga | Jaya Nigam |
| 2021 | Thalaivi(Upcoming), Dhaakad(Filming), Tejas(Filming) | J. Jayalalithaa, Agent Agni, TBA |
Income
| Salary | Rs. 14 crores/film (as in 2019) |
| Total Income | $10 million (as in 2017) |
