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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Last updated on - Apr 12, 2026, 08:37 IST
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Kangana Ranaut to learn horse riding in Germany for ‘Rani Lakshmi Bai’

Kangana Ranaut is known to go to great lengths to make her characters look convincing. Don’t you remember how she adopted the Haryanvi dialect for her role in ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’? Now, she is doing it again – this time, for her biopic ‘Rani Lakshmi Bai’. The actress wants to ensure that she delivers a powerful performance in her role of the feisty warrior queen of the 19th century. According to reports, the actress has enrolled for a crash course in horse riding in Germany. The country is known for its horse riding programs in Bavaria and the Rhine Valley. It has been reported that Kangana might even spend a few days in the stables there to learn the craft. The actress is currently shooting for ‘Simran’ in the US. Once she wraps up the Hansal Mehta-directed film, she will move on to the promotions of ‘Rangoon’. It is only after the shoot of ‘Simran’ and ‘Rangoon’ promotions are out of her way that Kangana will fly off to Germany to begin prep on ‘Rani Lakshmi Bai’.
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Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Woman of the year’ title was originally awarded to Priyanka Chopra?

National Award winning actress Kangana Ranaut was awarded the ‘Woman of the year’ title at a recent award show held by a popular men’s magazine. The star, who has made her mark in the industry, without ever starring opposite either of the three Khans, beat out tough competition to bag the top prize at the award show. However, new reports claim that it wasn’t the ‘Queen’ star, but the ‘Quantico’ actress Priyanka Chopra, who was the initial pick for the honour. Priyanka has been making her mark on the global platform, with her television show and her much talked-about and eagerly awaited Hollywood debut, ‘Baywatch’ and hence, the organisers thought she fit the bill. However, as the actress couldn’t leave her shoot to attend the award show, the organisers allegedly shortlisted and picked Kangana, as she agreed to make an appearance at the award show.
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Kangana Ranaut reveals a ‘dirty’ secret

Actress Kangana Ranaut was at an event in the city, where she spilled the beans about her ‘dirty’ past. The ‘Rangoon’ star revealed that she was really lazy and hated taking baths. “I was really lazy, and hated taking a shower. My parents were fed up. Honestly, nothing good ever happened in my life during that phase. I didn’t make friends, no opportunities came my way,” Kangana told reporters. “Then I read a lot about elements, composition and energies. I got to know that energies are of three types, one of them being cleanliness which is the most superior type. It is the truth.” Kangana was speaking at the launch of a short film ‘Don’t let her go’, that is a part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative. The actress revealed that she studied Vedanta, followed Swami Vivekananda and soon found her life changing after she adopted these techniques. “When I started adopting that, things started changing in life. Now, I take a shower, stay clean and make sure I don’t litter. I haven’t littered for the past 12 years," she added. On the work front, Kangana is awaiting the release of her periodic war drama ‘Rangoon’.
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Kangana Ranaut to star in Rajkumar Hirani’s rom-com?

As per a report on SpotBoyE.com, Kangana Ranaut will be playing the role of a stand-up comic artist in a rom-com directed by none other than Rajkumar Hirani. A source is quoted in the report saying that Hirani and Kangana share mutual respect for each other and have been wanting to work on a film together for some time now. If all goes well, this will be the second time she will team-up with the ‘3 Idiots’ director after a commercial, which also featured with Amitabh Bachchan. The report also suggests that in the yet untitled film, Kangana Ranaut will be playing the central character.

Read on to know other lesser known facts about Kangana...
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Kangana: Watched DDLJ when I was 8


There would be hardly anyone from the industry who does not have memories attached to Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's cult classic, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Our 'Queen', Kangana Ranaut, too had memories attached to the movie. She recalled that she had watched DDLJ when she was 8, reports MumbaiMirror.com. Reportedly, Kangana didn't sit through the whole film but she remembered constantly humming 'Na jane mere...". Kangana said that the valley where she grew up didn't have theatres and that she watched her first film at the age of 14, in Chandigarh. She further added that she cried uncontrollably while watching SRK's Devdas.


Read on to know which actress Kangana Ranaut wants Rai to replace her with...
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Kangana to replace Katrina opposite SRK?

After the success of Tanu Weds Manu Returns, director Anand L Rai’s next is an ambitious project starring Shah Rukh Khan where the superstar is playing a dwarf. Rai has apparently approached Katrina Kaif to star opposite SRK. However, it is learnt that Kangana Ranaut is pestering Rai to cast her in the film instead of Katrina, as reported by DNA. She has already worked with Rai in Tanu Weds Manu and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. It will be interesting to see whether Rai gives in to her demands.

Click the following slide to know a shocking fact about Kangana’s life…
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Kangana Ranaut reveals a shocking fact of her life

Kangana Ranaut, who is one of the highest paid actresses of Bollywood, believes that everything changes when one starts looking at the obstacles like boons, reports Hindustantimes.com. In an interview with the daily, Kangana revealed a few shocking facts of her life, as she has overcome several hurdles to survive in the industry. Quoting the actress, the report stated that Kangana admitted to hating obstacles, but on the other hand she also loves her story. Her journey has been a journey of a thousand miles and the actress had even travelled in buses, taxis, trains and walked a lot on the streets of Mumbai. That was not all, Kangana also had to sleep on the pavement since she had no house, the report stated.

Read on to know what is Kangana's new name...
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Kangana Ranaut's new name is Success

Success did not come easy for Kangana Ranaut. As of now this fire-cracker of an actress is awaiting the release of her next film Katti-Batti. However, she would have missed this film hadn't Salman Khan called her. Director Nikhil Advani said Salman Khan suggested Kangana's name for the role and later Kangana confirmed about Salman Khan being her friend and how she trusted him. The pretty actress is giving all the leading producers and directors a tough time for her dates which are blocked with recurrent film offers. The curly haired beauty could not give her dates for Salman Khan's Sultan because they were already blocked for Vishal Bharadwaj's Rangoon. Reports state that it is a period drama based during the world war II. It is an extremely mature and passionate love story between three torn souls. Hence it can be said without a trace of doubt that Kangana is the reigning Queen of Bollywood and is keen to work in films that exploit her acting potential.


Read on to know why Anurag Kashyap once call Kangana irresponsible.
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Why Anurag Basu called Kangana Ranaut ‘irresponsible’?

Kangana Ranaut, who is busy promoting her upcoming film Katti Batti, recently revealed at one of the events about the first day of her shoot when director Anurag Basu called her irresponsible. According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, the actress said that during the shooting of Gangster in 2006, on her first day, director Anurag Basu was taking a wide shot and she was asked to walk from one end to the other. As the shoot was taking place in an open area, the actress started her shot and kept walking assuming that she has to stop only when someone announces. Soon everyone realised that Kangana has actually gone out of the frame and is nowhere to be found. There was a lot of chaos and the entire crew started looking out for Kangana. She further stated that she landed at a new place and was completely lost. Soon Kangana broke down as she was called irresponsible. It was only after Emraan Hashmi's persuasion that the actress got back to the shoot, the report stated.

Read on to know who will play Maanyata’s role in Sanjay Dutt's biopic...
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Kangana Ranaut to play Maanyata Dutt in Sanjay biopic?

Kangana Ranaut is riding high on the success of her latest film, Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Prior to that, Kangana had also won hearts with her performance in Queen and walked away with a National Award for the same. Now, it seems that there is another exciting project in the pipeline. According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, Kangana had met director Rajkumar Hirani at PK's success bash. She was introduced to the filmmaker by Aamir Khan. Reportedly, Kangana recently met Raju Hirani and the duo had a long discussion. Apparently, Kangana also left with a bound script in her hand. Rumours are rife that they are in talks for the Sanjay Dutt biopic and the actress might have been approached to play the role of Maanyata Dutt.

While it remains to be seen if she will play Mrs Dutt, Kangana had recently turned down a rather lucrative role. Read on to know more...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut has been making headlines for her recently released Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Impressed by her performance, the actress was also offered YRF’s next film, Salman Khan-starrer Sultan. However, due to a date clash Kangana could not take up the project and has been seen talking about this in almost all her recent interviews. But apparently this has not gone down well with YRF honcho Aditya Chopra. Aditya Chopra had apparently called up Kangana and blasted her for giving such interviews, reports Bollywoodlife.com.

While Kangana has said 'no' to Sultan, she has agreed to play Rani Lakshmi Bai in Ketan Mehta's biopic. Find out which Hollywood actor will also be seen with her in the film...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

After a series of blockbuster performances, Kangana Ranaut’s fans have yet another reason to cheer. Kangana has signed Ketan Mehta's biopic on Rani Lakshmi Bai aka Jhansi Ki Rani, reports Bollywoodlife.com. The report further states that Hugh Grant has been approached to play the role of General Hugh Rose in the film. Kangana will have to undergo extensive training in sword fighting and horse riding for the film.

While Kangana is riding high on the success on Tanu Weds Manu Returns, she is not quite kicked about her upcoming film with Sunny Deol. Click on to know why...
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Kangana Ranaut and T-Series honcho Bhushan Kumar are at loggerheads. Kangana Ranaut had worked in T-Series’ I Love NY opposite Sunny Deol several years ago, but the film was never released. With Kangana’s successful run at the box-office, first with Queen and then with Tanu Weds Manu Returns, the makers of I Love NY are eager to release it. However, this is unacceptable for the actress, who is of the opinion that it does now suit her current image. She has now taken the legal route to stop the film’s release, as reported on Mid-Day.com. Her lawyer has also claimed that she was not paid her dues nor given the copy of the agreement for the film.

However, Bhushan Kumar counters the claims by stating that Kangana was paid Rs 10 lakh by cheque for the film. He says he can support this with bank receipts. Bhushan has also made it clear that an actor does not have any say in a film’s release and that the rights of the film have already been sold to Wave Cinemas more than a year ago.


It seems like stalling the release of her film is proving to be increasingly difficult for Kangana. The actress had also recently sued an e-commerce company. Read on to find out more…
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Kangana Ranaut is apparently suing an e-commerce company over using her pictures for a brand without her consent. According to a report on Zoom, the reason why Kangana is as upset with the company is that they have not only used her pictures without first seeking permission from her, they have used it to represent a fairness brand. Kangana had recently turned down a lucrative offer to endorse a fairness cream brand and hence this development has upset her majorly.

Kangana was reportedly replaced by Parineeti in Salman's next...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Reports about Kangana Ranaut playing the female lead opposite Salman Khan in YRF’s Sultan had been doing rounds for quite some time, before the curly-haired actress cleared the air saying that she isn’t a part of the film. If latest reports are to be believed, Parineeti Chopra has been finalised for the role. However, Kangana has revealed the real reason why she had to reject the Salman Khan-starrer and choose Vishal Bharadwaj’s Rangoon over it. A PTI report quoted Kangana as saying, “I had already given dates to Rangoon and that's why I couldn't do the film.”

Kangana, who is deeply involved in all her films, has reportedly directed a seven-minute sequence in her next, Katti Batti. Read on to know more…
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

After successfully playing a double role in Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Kangana Ranaut is basking in the glory of the film. A report on Thehindu.com quoted a source saying that Kangana is all set to play a double role again in Nikhil Advani's directorial Katti Batti, which also stars Imran Khan. Reportedly, the actress will play the characters of Payal and Bijlee, but the makers and the actors are tight-lipped about the development. Katti Batti is a love story and is set to release in September 2015. Quoting a spokesperson, the report stated that the film’s details are kept under the wraps and no one is revealing anything as of now.

Click further to know why Kangana took cinematographer Tushar's blessings and gave him Re 1...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

The Tanu Weds Manu Returns actress is basking in the glory of her film's success. The talented beauty has been receiving praise from all quarters and seems like every director wants to work with her. Kangana is now all set for her next film, Katti Batti, opposite Imran Khan. And it seems that Kangana has directed the first seven minutes of the film, which is being directed by Nikhil Advani, as per a report on Pinkvilla.com. Further to reports, it was shot in one take and Kangana took cinematographer Tushar's blessing and gave him Re.1 for her to use his camera. Talking about this sequence, Nikhil Advani was quoted saying that his favourite scene from the film is when Kangana's character is shooting Imran Khan's character playfully playing with an iPad.

Kangana has also gone all out for this film. Read on to know how she will sport a different look in Katti Batti along with some lesser known facts about the actress..
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Actors experiment with their looks to do justice to the characters they play. Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra and others have walked the extra mile to get into the skin of the characters. And the latest to join the bandwagon is Kangana Ranaut. According to a report on Dnaindia.com, Kangana will sport a bald look in the forthcoming film Katti Batti. Reportedly, the character she plays in the film suffers from a terminal illness, and Kangs will use prosthetic aids to achieve the bald look.

While Kangana is all set to play a new character, read further to know why she wants to sue the makers of I Love NY…
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut is basking in the glory of her latest release Tanu Weds Manu Returns. However, there is one film which has upset this top actress. According to a report on Businessofcinema.com, Kangana was shocked when she recently came to know that her rom-com opposite Sunny Deol, I Love NY, is going to release in July 2015. The report further stated that initially Bhushan Kumar had decided not to release the film. However, now that they are releasing it without her permission, the actress may take legal action, stated the report. She may send a legal notice to the makers as the film has already been delayed by two years from its slated date of release, concluded the report.

Read further to know how Kangana is inspired from Aamir Khan...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

It seems that the National Award-winning actress, Kangana Ranaut is completely inspired by Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan. According to a report on NDTV.com, Kangana had allegedly demanded a clause in her contract for Sujoy Ghosh's long-in-the-planning project based on the Japanese bestseller, The Devotion Suspect X. Reportedly, the clause states that she should be allowed to sit through the film's editing. Kangana, being highly influenced by Aamir Khan, takes active part at every stage of the filmmaking process. For the uninitiated, Kangana had even penned some of the dialogues for her film, Queen, and had also been credited for it.


Kangana seems to be Bollywood’s new Ms. Perfectionist. Click on the next slide to know what Vishal Bharadwaj had to say about casting Kangana in his forthcoming film, Rangoon.
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut recently enjoyed a dinner with filmmaker, Vishal Bharadwaj, and now the two are reportedly working together on a film. Vishal Bharadwaj has roped in Kangana Ranaut for a Casablanca-like love triangle, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. The film has been titled Rangoon, states a Mumbai Mirror report. The report also quoted Vishal Bharadwaj as saying that, "She was always my first choice for Rangoon but till I could offer it to her, I didn't want to talk about it because I was afraid kissi ki nazar na lag jaye. I'm sure we will challenge each other as we approach this cinematic journey together." The film will star Saif Ali Khan and Shahid Kapoor, stated the report.

Kangana is never afraid to speak her mind. Read on to know more about Kangana's befitting reply to a journalist...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut has not just come a long way on the career front but has also matured in real life. Setting an example of how to deal with media, Kangana gave a journalist a befitting reply on being asked a strange question during the promotions of her film Tanu Weds Manu Returns. When asked on which song she will dance at Ranbir Kapoor or Virat Kohli’s wedding, the Queen actress instantly burst into laughter and then went ahead to answer the media person. She asked the journalist, “Kya aap meri khilli udaa rahe hain? Main kya seedhi saadhi lagti hu aapko? Kuch bhi answer dungi kya? (Are you making fun of me? Do I look naïve to you? Will I answer anything you ask?)”

And this is not it, there is much more to the Revolver Rani. Know more about her unique fashion sense...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

National Award winner Kangana Ranaut is known for her comfortable and experimental style. Apart from being a remarkable actress, Kangana also knows exactly how to dress herself in a way that is unique and completely original. And she always manages to make it look effortless. The actress' airport style game has always been on point. She was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport with her sister Rangoli, wearing a simple yet sexy white cotton maxi dress with a deep, criss-cross back. The Tanu Weds Manu Returns actress sure is a breath of fresh air in the scorching heat of the city.

Read on to know what other tricks the actress has up her sleeve...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut has already bowled us over with her non-stop Haryanvi dialogues in the trailer of her upcoming film Tanu Weds Manu Returns. But that’s not all, as the National Award winning actress also had to learn triple jump for the role of an athlete Kusum in the film. The trailer has already left the anxious moviegoers desiring for more as the song ‘Banno’ on Kangana’s boyish swagger is ruling the chartbusters since its release. Blessed with immense talent, Kangana’s last birthday was also very special. Read on to know what made it so…
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut is busy promoting her upcoming film, Tanu Weds Manu Returns. And as part of the promotions, the actress visited her school in Chandigarh recently, reports Pinkvilla.com. The report stated that two of Kangana's close friends had planned a surprise re-union for the actress, and that their room was called Charlie's angels den. In a reminiscent mood, Kangana also visited the school cafeteria and spent some leisure time, concluded the report.

Read on to know about Kangana Ranaut's creative suggestions for the film Katti Batti...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut is currently shooting for her upcoming film Katti Batti, and apparently, the actress was not pleased with a particular scene, reports Indiaglitz.com. She expressed her displeasure to director Nikhil Advani, the report further stated. Quoting a source, the report also stated that Kangana stalled her shoot and sat discussing the scene with Nikhil. Director Nikhil Advani was quoted in the report as saying that Kangana was giving her creative suggestions to get a perfect outcome.

Read further to know about the controversy surrounding Kangana Ranaut's biopic on Meena Kumari…
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

According to a report on Mid-day.com, film producer Tajdar Amrohi, is not happy with Kangana Ranaut playing his late step mother Meena Kumari in Tigmanshu Dhulia's biopic. He does not think that Kangana is anything like his choti ammi, whom he described as someone with a strong personality and also traditional, while calling Kangana the opposite, the report added. Further to reports, Amrohi also stated that Kangana would not do justice to Meena Kumari's character and she was too modern to play the role.

While Amrohi states his views on Kangana playing his stepmom in a biopic, read on to know how she advocates 'choice' after Deepika Padukone...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

According to a Mid-day.com report, Kangana Ranaut might work with her mentor, Anurag Basu again. The actress had made her Bollywood debut with Basu's Gangster and later also worked with him on Life In A...Metro. However, the two haven't worked together since. But if the recent developments are any indication, the duo will reunite for a project. A source has been quoted in the report as saying that Kangana may not have worked with him for the past eight years, but they share a warm personal rapport and when Anurag spoke about a script he had in mind, she instantly gave him her nod.

While both Kangana and Anurag are busy with their respective projects, they will reportedly start with the film only when their previous commitments are done and dusted with. Though she is busy, here's how Kangana took some time off from her busy schedule to celebrate her birthday...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut is on a roll these days. She had celebrated her birthday with the cast and crew of her upcoming film Tanu Weds Manu Returns, the first poster of which was released on the occasion. The diva’s 28th birthday was special in all regards as it was followed by a National Award for her performance in the film Queen, which also got her a Filmfare trophy. But before the news of the award came in, Kangana celebrated her birthday party in Delhi which saw the presence of all from Manish Malhotra, Mika, R Madhvan to her sister Rangoli.

But there is a twist in the tale. Read on to know why Kangana allegedly ditched her vacation plans with Hrithik Roshan…

(Picture courtesy: Twitter)
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

According to a report on BollywoodLife.com, Kangana Ranaut ditched her alleged vacation plans with close friend and Krrish 3 co-star Hrithik Roshan to celebrate her birthday with the crew of her film Tanu Weds Manu Returns. The Queen actress was rumoured to join Hrithik and his family in Maldives on their vacation, but the release of her film’s poster on her birthday made her choose career over vacation. Kangana is playing a double role in the Tanu Weds Manu sequel which is set to release on May 31.

Reportedly, Kangana is roped in to play Sarabjit Singh’s sister in a biopic. Read on to know more…
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According to a Mumbai Mirror report, Hansal Mehta is in talks with Kangana Ranaut for the biopic of the Indian death row prisoner, Sarabjit Singh. The film revolves around Sarabjit's relationship with his sister, Dalbir Kaur, who spent most of her life fighting to free her brother from a Pakistani jail, the report stated. While they are still looking for an actor to play Sarabjit, Kangana has apparently been approached to play his sister.

The news of Sarabjit's death created a national furore and his sister's struggle to free her brother captured the nation's imagination. Hansal's spokesperson was quoted in the report, "Yes, Hansal has met and spoken to Kangana. An official announcement will be made when things are finalised."

Kangana told Mirror that she was really impressed with Hansal's script. "The role spans 16-46 years and is a challenge in itself. I myself share a really close bond with my siblings. Rangoli is around four years older than me but there's just a gap of a year-and-a-half between me and my younger brother who is a pilot. We've grown up eating from each other's plates, so I can completely empathise with the relationship Dalbir and Sarabjit shared."

Read further to know about another biopic that Kangana will play a lead role in...
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According to a Mumbai Mirror report, the biopic of Tragedy Queen, Meena Kumari, will star Kangana Ranaut in the lead role. The actress was given a copy of the book and she found it "absolutely riveting," stated the report. "Kangana is looking at her date diary and is hoping to accommodate the film in August-September. The research has begun and a formal announcement will be made soon," the report quoted a source.

Kangana has previously played an '80s star in Milan Luthria's Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai, while her character in Mohit Suri's Woh Lamhe was inspired by actress Parveen Babi. However, playing Meena will be a challenge as the film will explore the actress' rise, the men in her life and her struggle to cope with fame which resulted in an alcohol addiction which led to her death at the age of 39, the report concluded.

Read on to know some lesser known facts about the Queen actress...
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut is currently a top-notch actress, however there is a story behind how the actress left home to pursue her aspirations. According to an interview in Bombay Times, Kangana Ranaut had revealed that she was studying science at a hostel in Chandigarh when she came in touch with art and culture. The interview further quoted Kangana as saying that she would cry seeing someone in pain and felt that science, as a field, was not meant for her. She apparently wanted to quit her education and pursue sculpting. According to the Bombay Times report when her father slapped her for the first time at the age of 15, she retorted saying that if you slap me, I will slap you back.
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According to a Bombay Times report, after a showdown with her father, Kangana Ranaut was asked to leave the house and the actress obeyed and left without any money. The journey there onwards was not as easy for her. The report quoted Kangana as saying that she lived with her best friend, Jaspreet, who was elder to her by ten years. She started off with modeling and also did theatre with the Asmita theatre group. The report further quoted Kangana Ranaut as stating that she did everything she could do for food and shelter.
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A Bombay Times report quoted Kangana Ranaut as saying that while she was staying alone her father came and gave her Rs 50,000 so that she could take care of herself. However, Kangana did not accept the money and feels that it was one of the most damaging things that scarred her relationship with her father.
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Kangana Ranaut landed her first acting job by replacing another actress, Chitrangada Singh. While on The Anupam Kher Show - Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, Kangana revealed the story being being cast as the leading lady in Gangster. Kangana said, "At that time Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi had just released and the Bhatts had signed Shiney Ahuja for the role. They felt I was very young for the role as they wanted someone older, hence they signed Chitrangada. However one day, Anurag Basu desperately gave me a call as they wanted to go on outdoor shoot and Chitrangada was not answering their calls. I think it was at that time that she decided to quit movies, and I got Gangster. He said we will apply makeup and make you look older."
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Kangana Ranaut took a bold step with Gangster and shot for a kissing scene with Emraan Hashmi. Apparently, her father did not react positively to it. In an interview with Bombay Times, Kangana Ranaut revealed that her father did not talk to her after watching the film because of the kissing scene, and even her grandfather messaged her and asked her to drop the surname. Kangana further stated in the interview that she loved her father and if there was one thing that she wanted to change in the past, it was to accept the money that her father had come to give her, because then even he would have been a part of her success today.
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There has never been an easy way out to make it big in Bollywood and there was a point when Kangana was struggling. Speaking to Bombay Times, Kangana Ranaut confessed that she went through a difficult time when she came to Mumbai and that she was badly treated and was misunderstood. Even the success of Gangster couldn't make much of a difference to her career as the actress had no work for two years. Kangana stated that she had decided to pack her bags and run away to live a life of anonymity.
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

In an interview with Bombay Times, Kangana Ranaut spoke about her strong emotional bond with sister Rangoli, who was a victim of an unfortunate acid attack. Kangana was quoted as saying that she looked after Rangoli and got her treated at the best places. The report further stated that when Kangana did not have work, she would cut ribbon and earn money to take care of her sister.
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut was applauded for her performance in Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion. While the film did not feature her in the leading role, she played a vital character. Kangana revealed that she never wanted to do the film. The actress said, "I didn't want to do Fashion because I had done title roles. But I worked hard for the role, I learnt how to cook, did research for my drug addict scenes, understood the withdrawal symptoms, perfected my catwalk. My graph was coming down and I knew it was my last chance. Fashion definitely was a turning point." While she was initially not keen on the character, it was Fashion which won the actress a national award.
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut has been in the industry for less than a decade but has a whole lot of successful films to her credit. However, Kangana is apparently not a fan of films. According to a report on Rediff.com, Kangana Ranaut finds watching films tiring and has seen only ten films till date. The actress doesn't like to watch television either. The report further stated that Kangana prefers to read books and listen to music over watching movies.
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Kangana Ranaut: Lesser known facts

Kangana Ranaut has been pursuing a scriptwriting course in New York and was the co-writer for the dialogue of her blockbuster film, Queen. According to a report on Rediff.com, while studying in the US, Kangana Ranaut led a very normal life. She cooked for herself, did her own laundry and used the subways. The report further stated that she had to leave the course halfway due to her film commitments and will not be able to return to complete it.

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