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Who is Kangana Ranaut?

Kangana Ranaut

About Kangana Ranaut

Who is Kangana Ranaut?

Kangana Ranaut, a Bollywood actress known for her roles in critically acclaimed films and multiple award wins, is a MP in the Lok Sabha representing Mandi constituency of Himachal Pradesh.
 
In 2020, she was honoured with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award. She has been featured six times in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list.
 
Ranaut has been an outspoken figure in Bollywood, often discussing issues ranging from nepotism in the industry to national politics, which has both garnered her support and stirred controversy.
 
Early life
Born on March 23, 1987, in Bhambla, a small town in Himachal Pradesh, Ranaut moved to Delhi
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Shameful, Congress party's violence reached Parliament: Kangana Ranaut

Political clash between BJP and Congress intensified on Thursday, with leaders of both parties filing cross-complaints over an alleged scuffle on the Parliament premises

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 8:33 AM IST

Actor-BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' to release on January 17

The film was mired in controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, accused it of misrepresenting the community and getting facts wrong

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Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 12:27 PM IST

Agreed to cuts by CBFC for 'Emergency', certificate can be issued: Zee

Senior counsel Sharan Jagtiani, who represented Zee, said the necessary cuts would be made

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Updated On : 04 Oct 2024 | 2:47 PM IST

'Desh ke pita nahi': Kangana Ranaut's remarks on Gandhi sparks fresh row

Kangana Ranaut downplayed Gandhi's stature as 'Father of the Nation' on October 2, sparking yet another controversy for the actor-turned-politician

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Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 11:25 AM IST

Kangana agrees to cuts suggested in film 'Emergency': Censor Board to HC

The court adjourned the matter till October 3 and asked both the parties to seek proper instructions

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Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 2:39 PM IST

Certificate can be issued to Kangana's film if some cuts are made: CBFC

A division bench of Justices B P Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla last week come down heavily on the CBFC for not taking a decision on the issuance of certificate for the movie

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 1:21 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut lights a farm fire for the BJP. Then withdraws her remarks

'I know this statement could be controversial, but the three farm laws should be brought back', Kangana Ranaut had said

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

Cong cites Kangana's remarks accusing BJP of wanting to get back farm laws

The farmers' protest started at the fag-end of November 2020 and ended after Parliament repealed the three laws. The legislations came into force in June 2020 and were repealed in November 2021

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 7:07 AM IST

Cong challenges Kangana to prove charge against Himachal govt, Sonia Gandhi

Attacking the Himachal government, she had earlier alleged, 'They take loans and give it to Sonia Gandhi, which has made the state's coffers hollow'

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Updated On : 23 Sep 2024 | 4:39 PM IST

Decide on release of Kangana-starrer 'Emergency' by Sept 25: Bombay HC

Emergency, which features Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, and Shreyas Talpade, is centred around the 1975 Emergency imposed by the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 1:38 PM IST

Chandigarh court issues notice to Kangana over upcoming movie 'Emergency'

A court here has issued notices to BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut and others on a complaint accusing them of maligning the image of Sikhs in her upcoming movie 'Emergency'.

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Updated On : 18 Sep 2024 | 1:28 PM IST

'Emergency' postponed, new release date to be announced soon, says Kangana

The film has been caught up in controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal

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Updated On : 06 Sep 2024 | 11:51 AM IST

No relief for Kangana-starrer 'Emergency' from Bombay HC post MP HC order

The bench said if not for the Madhya Pradesh HC it would have directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue certificate to the movie today itself

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Updated On : 04 Sep 2024 | 7:02 PM IST

Kangana's Emergency to miss Sept 6 release; CBFC to not issue certificate

The plea claimed that the censor board was ready with the certificate but was not issuing it apprehending law and order unrest after the movie's release

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Updated On : 04 Sep 2024 | 2:36 PM IST

Had shown displeasure over Kangana's remarks on farmers' protests: Grewal

She then alleged that bodies were hanging and rapes were taking place during the farmers' protests against the now-repealed three farm laws

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2024 | 2:36 PM IST

Emergency imposed on my film, says Kangana over delay in certification

"An emergency has been imposed on my film too. It's a very hopeless state. I'm quite disappointed in our country and whatever the circumstances are... How much will we keep getting scared?

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2024 | 12:59 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' delayed after CBFC members get death threats

Kangana Ranaut-directed Emergency movie's release date has been postponed indefinitely. Previously, the movie was scheduled to release in theatres on September 6, 2024

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2024 | 12:36 PM IST

Petition filed in Chandigarh court demanding criminal case against Kangana

Advocate Ravinder Singh, said that in the film 'Emergency' made by Kangana Ranaut, an attempt has been made to defame Sri Akal Takht Sahib

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Updated On : 31 Aug 2024 | 1:31 PM IST

Robert Vadra slams Kangana, says she does not deserve to be in Parliament

Noting that the safety of women is the most important issue, he said all political parties must come together to address it

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Updated On : 31 Aug 2024 | 6:52 AM IST

SAD sends legal notice to CBFC over Kangana's upcoming movie 'Emergency'

The notice addresses top officials of the CBFC, requesting an immediate revocation of the certification granted to the film Emergency

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Updated On : 30 Aug 2024 | 11:41 AM IST