Kangana Ranaut Goes From Bollywood's Queen to Mandi Lawmaker: Films, Controversies, Political Innings

Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate and actor Kangana Ranaut has won over Congress’s royal scion Vikramaditya Singh in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi. Kangana’s campaign benefitted from strong support from top party leaders, including PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Earlier today. she took to Instagram to share a photo with her mother, wherein her mom affectionately kisses her on the forehead. She captioned the photo, “Maa ishwar ka roop hai (Mother is an embodiment of God).”

Debut: Kangana Ranaut, born on March 23, 1987, in Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, made a striking entry into Bollywood with her debut film Gangster in 2006 and won over the box office and the critics. Directed by Anurag Basu, her role earned her critical acclaim. She continued to impress with her performances in Woh Lamhe (2006), Life in a… Metro (2007) and Fashion (2008) establishing herself as a versatile actress.

Controversies: Despite being a celebrated actress, Kangana Ranaut’s career has been marked by quite a few controversies. She has been outspoken about nepotism in Bollywood, famously clashing with Karan Johar and calling him the “flagbearer of nepotism.” Her public feud with actor Hrithik Roshan involved legal battles and heated exchanges.

Breakthrough: Kangana Ranaut’s major breakthrough came with the film Queen in 2014, where she played a young woman who goes on a solo honeymoon after being jilted by her fiancé. The film was a huge success, earning her the National Film Award for Best Actress. She delivered powerful performances in films like Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019), and Panga (2020), solidifying her status as one of Bollywood’s top actresses.

Political Ambitions: Kangana Ranaut has, for years, shown a strong interest in politics, aligning herself with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She publicly supported BJP policies and leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Her decision to run as a BJP candidate in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi constituency marked her formal entry into politics.