Kangana Ranaut Opens Up on Struggling in Bollywood, Finds Success in Playing Ordinary Women

Kangana Ranaut reflects on her struggles in the film industry, admitting she often worked below her intelligence.  | Bollywood

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Kangana Ranaut, a renowned Bollywood actor and BJP MP, has completed 20 years in the industry. She began her journey with a hit debut in 2006 with Anurag Basu's Gangster: A Love Story. Ranaut established herself with films like Woh Lamhe, Life in a…Metro, and Fashion, before gaining stardom with Queen.

In an interview, Ranaut spoke about her struggling phase after 2007-2008, when she didn't get a job despite the success of Fashion. She revealed that she was told to hire a manager who worked for top stars and she did exactly that, but it led her to commercial films like Rascals and Dhamaal.

Ranaut said she was working below her intelligence during that time but did what was needed to sustain herself in the industry. She eventually tasted success when she played ordinary women in films like Queen and Tanu Weds Manu.

The actor, who will be next seen in Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, said she likes imperfections and doesn't believe in taking multiple takes. She is thrilled to bring to life the bravery of nurses and ward boys in her new film, which will see her as a hospital nurse.

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, written and directed by Manoj Tapadia, narrates the story of nurses and ward boys who became the nation's quiet saviours during the 26/11 dastardly attacks. The film boasts of an ensemble cast and is set to release in theatres on June 12.