She arrived in Mumbai with no godfather, no film-family surname, and a suitcase full of defiance and then spent two decades making the industry answer to her instead of the other way around. That is Kangana Amardeep Ranaut, an Indian actress, filmmaker, and politician who predominantly works in Hindi cinema.
She was born on 23 March 1986 (40 years old) in Bhambla, a small town in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Popularly hailed as Bollywood’s “Queen” and its most fearless outsider, Ranaut is celebrated for portraying strong-willed, unconventional women in female-led Hindi films, making her popular.
Kangana is known for her acting performances in Gangster (2006), Fashion (2008), Queen (2014), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), and Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019).
Over a film career spanning more than two decades, Ranaut has won four National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards, and the Padma Shri.
Now, she is a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, succeeding Indian Politician Pratibha Singh.
Quick Facts of Kangana Ranaut
| Full Name | Kangana Amardeep Ranaut |
| Profession | Actress, Filmmaker, Politician |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Date of Birth | 23 March 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Aries |
| Birthplace | Bhambla, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Current Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Gender | Female |
Kangana Ranaut Early Life and Education
Kangana Ranaut was born into a well-off Rajput landlord family in Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
She grew up in a conservative home environment.
Ranaut was “stubborn and rebellious” as a child, often questioning the gender discrimination she witnessed at home.
Education
Ranaut studied at the DAV Model School in Sector 15, Chandigarh, where she took up science with the intention of becoming a doctor.
It is known that she was very studious during her academic days.
However, a failed unit test in chemistry during her 12th grade led her to skip her medical entrance exam altogether.
And, she relocated to Delhi at the age of 16 to find her own path.
| School | DAV Model School, Sector 15, Chandigarh |
| Alma Mater | Yet To Be Updated |
| Highest Qualification | 12th Grade |
Kangana Ranaut Personal Life
Kangana Ranaut is currently single, and she does not intend to marry.
Past Relationships
Kangana has been in a relationship with her co-stars and directors.
Her Relationship with Aditya Pancholi (2000s)
During her early struggling years, Ranaut was in a relationship with actor Aditya Pancholi.
Pancholi was already married and was around 20 years older than her.
It is known that Aditya gave her Rs 55 lakh in cash to help her buy a house.
After that, he discovered that she was cheating on him with another man, sharing flirty messages.
So, he hit her violently, but they made up. But Kangana was left bleeding, and she often tried to escape his control.
But he would stalk her constantly.
After that, she accused him of that incident in public, which led to their relationship ending.
Her Relationship with Adhyayan Suman (2008)
When her relationship with Aditya Pancholi ended, she began a relationship with actor Adhyayan Suman.
Suman was her co-star from Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2008).
However, the relationship ended the following year on Suman’s insistence that he focus on his career.
Casual Relationship with Ajay Devgn (2010)
She was rumored to have a casual relationship with Ajay Devgn during their film Once Upon A Time in Mumbai.
During that time, Ranaut was cast in films like Rascals and Tezz due to Ajay’s insistence.
Later, it was known that Kangana got emotionally involved with him and that end their relationship.
Her Long-Distance Relationship with an English Doctor (2010-2012)
From 2010 to 2012, Ranaut was in a long-distance relationship with Nicholas Lafferty, an English doctor.
She had the “most normal” relationship with Nicholas, and they were spotted together at different events in Mumbai.
However, the couple amicably parted ways.
Relationship with Her Krrish 3 Co-star (2016)
Her romantic relationship with Krrish 3 co-star Hrithik Roshan in 2016 is the most controversial one in Bollywood history.
It is known that Kangana referred to Hrithik as an ex doing silly things during an interview.
That led to Roshan tweeting about having an affair with Pope Dan.
Then, both started slapping legal notices at each other.
Hrithik wanted a public apology from Ranaut, whereas Kangana wanted his co-star to accept that he was in a relationship with her.
Roshan’s lawyer accused Kangana of being the one who shared many baseless emails to his client.
Later, an unknown friend of Ranaut alleged that Hrithik noted that Kangana could not lie about their relationship because of her Asperger’s Syndrome.
Her Rumored Relationship with Amir Khan (2016–2017)
It was known that their relationship blossomed due to alienation from the Bollywood industry.
Kangana and Amir were outsiders, so they bonded well.
Khan even asked her sister to be on Kangana’s side during her brutal phase with Hrithik Roshan.
Their relationship ended because she noticed that his loyalties were not with her.
Bonding with Designer Manish Malhotra
Ranaut and Malhotra shared a good bond and quality time with each other.
Romantic Link-up with Chirag Paswan
It was rumored that Kangana was in a romantic relationship with her fellow politician Chirag Paswan.
However, she denied romantic link-up rumors, and stated that their bond is about mutual respect.
Rumored Relationship with Nishant Pitti
Ranaut debunked rumours about dating EaseMyTrip founder Nishant Pitti. She was dating someone else, not Pitti.
Family
Kangana Ranaut comes from a political Rajput landlord family of Bhambla.
Her great-grandfather, Sarju Singh Ranaut, was a Member of the Legislative Assembly, and her grandfather served as an IAS officer.
Father
Her father, Amardeep Ranaut, is a businessman.
Ranaut’s decision to pursue acting instead of medicine initially caused a rift in the father-daughter relationship.
They later reconciled.
Mother
Her mother, Asha Ranaut, is a school teacher.
Asha wanted Kangana to marry young. But she refused to follow her mother’s wish. [Wikipedia]
Siblings
Ranaut has 2 siblings: an elder sister and a younger brother.
Sister
Her elder sister, Rangoli Chandel, has worked as her manager since 2014.
Rangoli survived an acid attack in 2005, an incident that deeply affected the family.
Brother
Her younger brother is named Akshit Ranaut, a commercial pilot.
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Past Relationships | Aditya Pancholi, Adhyayan Suman, Nicholas Lafferty, Ajay Devgn, Amir Khan, Manish Malhotra, Chirag Paswan and Nishant Pitti |
| Parents | Father: Amardeep Ranaut Mother: Asha Ranaut |
| Siblings | Sister: Rangoli Chandel Brother: Akshit Ranaut |
Kangana Ranaut Career
In Delhi, Kangana Ranaut modelled with the Elite Modelling Agency for a short period of time.
Then she underwent training in acting under theatre director Arvind Gaur at the Asmita Theatre Group.
Then, Ranaut entered the film industry.
Her Successful Bollywood Debut in Gangster (2006)
In 2006, Ranaut made her acting debut in Anurag Basu’s romantic thriller Gangster: A Love Story, playing an alcoholic woman caught between Shiney Ahuja and Emraan Hashmi.
In the same year, she starred in Mohit Suri’s Woh Lamhe.
It is a semi-biographical drama based on actress Parveen Babi.
In the next year, Kangana appeared in Shakalaka Boom Boom with Bobby Deol and Celina Jaitly.
She was cast with Shilpa Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Sharman Joshi in Life in a… Metro.
Her Casting in Fashion (2008)
In 2008, she starred in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion as a substance-abusing supermodel with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mugdha Godse, and Arbaaz Khan.
In the same year, Ranaut co-starred with Ravi Mohan and Raai Laxmi in the Tamil film Dhaam Dhoom.
Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009)
In 2009, Ranaut starred in the supernatural horror film Raaz: The Mystery Continues alongside Emraan Hashmi and Adhyayan Suman.
Next year, she appeared in a brief role opposite Hrithik Roshan in Kites.
Then, Kangana played fictional actress Rehana in Milan Luthria’s gangster drama Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai with Ajay Devgn, Prachi Desai and Emraan Hashmi.
She was also cast with Sanjay Dutt in Knock Out and with Anil Kapoor in No Problem.
Comic Breakthrough with Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
In 2011, Ranaut starred in Anand L. Rai’s romantic comedy Tanu Weds Manu opposite R. Madhavan.
In the same year, she appeared in very attractive roles in Game with Boman Irani,Double Dhamaal, Rascals, and Miley Naa Miley Hum.
Her Superhero Role in Krrish 3 (2013)
In 2013, Ranaut played the shapeshifting mutant Kaya in Rakesh Roshan’s superhero filmKrrish 3, alongside Hrithik Roshan, Vivek Oberoi, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
She was cast in Shootout at Wadala with John Abraham, Manoj Bajpayee, Sonu Sood, and Sunny Leone.
Co-writing and Starring in Queen (2014)
In 2014, Ranaut starred in and co-wrote the dialogues for Queen,
She played Rani, a jilted bride who goes on her honeymoon alone with Lisa Haydon and Rajkumar Rao in the film.
In the same year, she appeared in Revolver Rani.
Then, in Ungli, she was cast with Randeep Hooda and Angad Bedi.
Double Roles with R. Madhavan in 2015
In 2015, Ranaut reprised her role in Tanu Weds Manu Returns, playing dual roles as Tanu and Datto.
In the same year, she starred in I Love NY andKatti Batti with Imran Khan.
Rangoon and Simran in 2017
In 2017, Ranaut played a 1940s stuntwoman in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Rangoon with Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan.
Later, she starred in Hansal Mehta’s crime comedy Simran, playing a Gujarati immigrant bank robber in the United States.
Her First Film as a Director: Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019)
In 2019, Ranaut played the titular warrior queen in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi with Mishti Chakraborty and Vaibhav Tatwawadi.
She also stepped in as co-director when the original director exited the project.
In the same year, she starred opposite Rajkummar Rao in the black comedy Judgementall Hai Kya.
Her Role in Panga and the Foundation of Her Production House (2020)
In 2020, Ranaut portrayed a former kabaddi champion in Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s Panga with Smita Tambe.
In the same year, she founded her own production house, Manikarnika Films.
Thalaivii and Lock Upp in 2021-2022
In 2021, Ranaut played politician J. Jayalalithaa in the biopic Thalaivii opposite Arvind Swamy.
In 2022, she hosted the reality show Lock Upp and starred in the action film Dhaakad.
In 2023, Ranaut produced the black comedy Tiku Weds Sheru.
She also starred in the Tamil film Chandramukhi 2, followed by the Indian Air Force drama Tejas.
Her Second Directorial Film Project
She directed and starred as Indira Gandhi in her second directorial project, Emergency, with Anupam Kher and Shreyas Talpade in 2025.
Her Co-Produced Film with Shailesh R. Singh in 2026
Ranaut co-produced the film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata with famous producer Shailesh R. Singh.
Kangana played the role of a nurse, Geeta Madhav Gandhare, in the film.
Her Upcoming Film Projects
Ranaut is set to reunite with R. Madhavan in Tanu Weds Manu: The Next Chapter.
She will also be in Vikas Bahl’s film Queen 2. It is known that its filming is complete in June 2026.
It is known that Kangana will make her Hollywood career start with Anurag Rudra’s horror drama Blessed Be the Evil. Its production details are yet to be confirmed.
She will also be cast in Alaukik Desai’s Sita the Incarnation.
It is known that Ranaut is set to appear with R Madhavan in the psychological thriller. Other film details are yet to be released.
The film Butterfly, an official Kannada adaptation of Kangana’s Queen, where Parul Yadav will step into Kangana’s role as Rani.
Kangana Ranaut Awards and Achievements
Kangana Ranaut is one of the most awarded actresses in Hindi cinema, with recognition spanning national film honours, industry honours, and a civilian honour from the Government of India.
Her Key Wins
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress (2009): For Fashion.
- National Film Award for Best Actress (2015): For Queen.
- National Film Award for Best Actress (2016): For Tanu Weds Manu Returns.
- National Film Award for Best Actress (2020): For Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Panga.
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut (2007): For Gangster.
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (2009): For Fashion.
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2015): For Queen.
- Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress (2016): For Tanu Weds Manu Returns.
- SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Tamil (2021): For Thalaivii.
- Padma Shri (2020): For her contribution to the arts.
- Osaka Tamil Film Festival for Best Actress (2021): For Thalaivi.
- Aaj Tak Sabse Tez Awards (2020): For Sabse Tez Heroine.
- Arab Indo Bollywood Awards (2015): For Queen.
- GQ Men of the Year Awards: For Woman of the Year in 2014 and 2016.
- Global Film Awards For Best Female Debut (2006): For Gangster.
- Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne for Best Actress (2014): For Queen.
- Jagran Film Festival for Best Actress (2014): For Queen.
- Screen Awards for Best Debut Actress (2006): For Gangster.
- Bollywood Hungama Surfers’ Choice Movie Awards: For Queen (2014) and Fashion (2008).
- HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards (2010): For Rising Star of the Year.
- The Ghanta Awards (2016): For Most Controversial Controversy.
- The Ghanta Awards for That’s Anything But Sexy (2012): For Rascals.
- Vogue Beauty Awards: For Beauty of the Year in 2014 and 2018.
- NDTV Indian of the Year for Actor of the Year (2014): For Queen.
- Times of India Film Awards for Best Actress (2016): For Tanu Weds Manu Returns.
- Stardust Awards: For Gangster, Life in a Metro, Fashion and Queen.
- GR8! Women Achiever Awards, India (2014): For Distinction in Cinema.
- Asian First Film Festival For Best Actor Female (2006): For Gangster.
- Bollywood Awards for Best Debutant – Female (2007): For Gangster.
- Star Eminence Awards for Best Actress – Critics (2021): For Thalaivi.
- Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Actress In A Supporting Role (2009): For Fashion.
- Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut – Female (2007): For Gangster.
- IIFA Awards: For Queen, Fashion and Gangster.
- International Iconic Awards for Best Actress (2020): For Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.
- CNN-IBN Special Achievement Award: For Indian of the Year in 2014 and 2016.
Key Nominations
- Filmfare Awards: For Panga, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Judgementall Hai Kya, Rangoon, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, and Queen (2 times).
- IIFA Awards: For Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Krrish 3, Tanu Weds Manu, and Gangster.
- Zee Cine Awards: For Emergency, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2 times), Krrish 3, Tanu Weds Manu and Gangster.
- Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards: For Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Queen (2 times), Krrish 3, and Tanu Weds Manu.
- Annual Central European Bollywood Awards: For Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Gangster and Fashion.
- Stardust Awards: For Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Queen, Tanu Weds Manu and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
- IBNLive Movie Awards: For Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2 times), Katti Batti, Queen, and Krrish 3.
- Times of India Film Awards For Best Actress (2016): For Tanu Weds Manu Returns.
- BIG Star Entertainment Awards: For Tanu Weds Manu Returns (3 times) and Queen (2 times).
- The Ghanta Awards: For Rascals and Kites.
- Vijay Awards (2009): For Dhaam Dhoom.
- Dainik Bhaskar Bollywood Web Awards (2012): For Hottie of the Year.
- Dainik Bhaskar Bollywood Web Awards for Jodi of the Year (2011): For Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
- Screen Awards: For Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Simran, Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2 times), Queen (2 times), Krrish 3, Tanu Weds Manu (2 times), and Fashion.
- BIG Life OK Now Awards For Best Actress (2014): For Revolver Rani.
- Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne for Best Actress (2015): For Tanu Weds Manu Returns.
- Global Film Awards: For Tanu Weds Manu, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and Gangster
- FOI Online Awards: For Judgementall Hai Kya, Simran and Tanu Weds Manu Returns.
- Critics’ Choice Film Awards for Best Actress (2020): For Judgementall Hai Kya.
- Indian Film and Television Awards: For Thalaivi and Panga.
- Bollywood Life Awards for Most Powerful Performance Female (2021): For Panga.
- Bollywood Life Awards (2020): For Most Awaited Social Media Debut.
- Bollywood Life Awards (2021): For Social Media Queen.
- Bollywood Life Awards (2022): For Troll Assassin of the Year.
- Masala! Awards for Best Actress (2020): For Panga.
- Bollywood Film Journalist Awards: For Thalaivi and Rangoon.
- Lux Golden Rose Awards for Unstoppable Beauty of the Year (2017): For Rangoon.
- Gold Choice Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2020): For Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.
- International Iconic Awards for Most Popular Actress (2025): For Emergency.
- International Iconic Awards (2024): For Most Desirable Women of India.
- JFW Movie Awards for Best Actress – Women Centric (2022): For Thalaivi.
- Star Eminence Awards: For Emergency (2 times), Tejas, Dhaakad, Thalaivi and Panga (2 times).
Kangana Ranaut Controversies
Kangana Ranaut has been at the centre of several high-profile controversies throughout her career, largely stemming from her outspoken public statements.
Hrithik Roshan Legal Battle (2016): Roshan filed a case against Ranaut alleging cyberstalking; she countered that it was an attempt to cover up an alleged past relationship. The case was closed for lack of evidence.
Karan Johar Nepotism Row (2017): Ranaut accused filmmaker Karan Johar of promoting nepotism during her appearance on his chat show, sparking a long-running public feud.
Mumbai vs. PoK Row (2020): Faced severe backlash from the Maharashtra state government and comparison of Mumbai to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) after criticizing the Mumbai Police’s handling of actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
Shiva Sena Clash (2020): In 2020, actor Kangana Ranaut heavily criticized Shiv Sena leadership and the Mumbai Police following the death of Sushant Singh Rajput, leading to a bitter public feud. The BMC demolished portions of her Mumbai Pali Hill bungalow, but the Bombay High Court ruled the civic body’s actions were driven by “malice” and political vendetta, and granted her compensation.
Javed Akhtar Lawsuit (2020): In November 2020, veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar filed a criminal defamation complaint against Ranaut, claiming the actor defamed and damaged his reputation by dragging his name into actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death in her interview with a news channel in July 2020.
X Suspension (2021): Her account was permanently suspended by X for policy violations following controversial remarks after the 2021 West Bengal elections; the ban was lifted in January 2023.
“Bheek” Freedom Comment (2021): Sparked national outrage in 2021 when she claimed India’s 1947 independence was a “bheek” (handout) and true freedom was attained in 2014.
Farmers’ Protest Backlash: Rananut misidentified the 82-year-old Mahinder Kaur as ‘Shaheen Bagh dadi ’; Bilkis Bano sparked widespread outrage, resulting in Mahinder Kaur filing a formal defamation lawsuit against Ranaut in a Bathinda Court.
Chandigarh Airport Slap Incident (2024): A CISF constable slapped Ranaut at Chandigarh Airport over her remarks on the farmers’ protest.
Deepika Padukone’s depression as a PR stunt: She expressed her thoughts in a forum that Deepika Padukone’s depression is a planned PR stunt.
Kangana Ranaut Net Worth
Kangana Ranaut’s net worth is approximately ₹91–95 crore (approximately $10 million), and she charges approximately ₹15 crore–₹27 crore (approximately $1.5 million- $2.8 million) per movie.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | ₹96 crore (approximately $10 million) |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹15 crore–₹27 crore (approximately $1.5 million- $2.8 million) per movie |
Kangana Ranaut Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
The following are Kangana’s physical appearances:
| Height | In centimetres: 173 cm In meters: 1.73 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 55 kg In lbs: 121 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 34-26-34 |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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Interesting Facts about Kangana Ranaut
- Kangana is a trained Kathak dancer and has studied the dance form since 2009.
- She turned vegetarian in 2013 after being a lifelong non-vegetarian.
- She enrolled in a screenplay writing course at the New York Film Academy in 2014.
- She has two tattoos: a sword and wings with a crown on the nape of her neck, and a warrior angel on her left ankle.
- She opened her first restaurant, The Mountain Story, in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, in February 2025.
- Ranaut is one of the youngest Indian Actresses to win the National Awards at 22.
- Kangana’s first crush was Footballer David Beckham.
- Ranaut was about to sell her production office for ₹32 crore due to the delayed release of Emergency.
- Kangana frequently visits religious places such as Rukmini Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, and Somnath.
FAQs
Who is Kangana Ranaut?
Kangana Ranaut is an Indian actress, filmmaker, and politician who mainly works in Hindi cinema.
How old is Kangana Ranaut?
Kangana Ranaut is 40 years old and was born on 23 March 1986 in Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is Kangana Ranaut famous for?
Kangana Ranaut is famous for winning the National Award for Queen (2014).
Is Kangana Ranaut married?
No. Kangana Ranaut is currently single.
Does Kangana Ranaut have kids?
No. Kangana Ranaut does not have any children.
What are the major awards Kangana Ranaut has received?
Kangana Ranaut has won 4 National Film Awards, 4 Filmfare Awards, and the Padma Shri (2020).
What are the popular works of Kangana Ranaut?
Kangana Ranaut’s popular films are Queen (2014) and Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015).
