Kangana Ranaut
Biography
Kangana Ranaut is an Indian film actress. She made her feature film debut in the 2006 thriller Gangster, for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Ranaut has portrayed emotionally intense characters in several dramas, including Woh Lamhe (2006), Life in a... Metro (2007), and Fashion (2008). She has established a career in Bollywood and is one of the highest-paid actresses in India. Ranaut is known for expressing her honest opinions in public and is frequently credited as one of the most fashionable Indian celebrities. She is a recipient of several awards, including three National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards in four categories.
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66 titles- Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata (2026) as Gita Madhav Gandhare
- Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata (2026) Producer
- Emergency (2025) as Indira Gandhi
- Emergency (2025) Director
- Emergency (2025) Producer
- Emergency (2025) Story
- Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment (2024)
- Tiku Weds Sheru (2023) Producer
- Chandramukhi 2 (2023) as Chandramukhi
- Tejas (2023) as Tejas Gill
- Lock Upp (2022) as Host
- Dhaakad (2022) as Agent Agni
- Thalaivii (2021) as 'Amma' J. Jayalalithaa
- Panga (2020) as Jaya Nigam
- Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) as Manikarnika / Rani Lakshmibai
- Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) Director
- Judgementall Hai Kya (2019) as Bobby Grewal
- Rangoon (2017) as Miss Julia
- Simran (2017) as Praful Patel
- Simran (2017) Story
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Sapney (2015) as Self
- Katti Batti (2015) as Payal Ahuja
- I Love NY (2015) as Tikku Verma
- Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015) as Tanuja 'Tanu' Trivedi / Kumari 'Kusum' 'Datto' Sangwan
- The Anupam Kher Show (2014) as Herself
- Queen (2014) as Rani (Queen)
- Queen (2014) Dialogue
- Ungli (2014) as Maya
- Revolver Rani (2014) as Alka Singh
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Krrish 3 (2013) as Kaya
- Rajjo (2013) as Rajjo
- Shootout at Wadala (2013) as Vidya Joshi
- Satyamev Jayate (2012) as Self
- Tezz (2012) as Nikita Malhotra
- India's Most Desirable (2011) as Herself
- Double Dhamaal (2011) as Kiya Nayak
- Rascals (2011) as Kushi
- Ready (2011) as Kiran
- Game (2011) as Sia Agnihotri
- Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011) as Anishka Srivastava
- Tanu Weds Manu (2011) as Tanuja "Tanu" Trivedi
- Kites (2010) as Gina
- Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010) as Rehana Shergill
- Knock Out (2010) as Nidhi Srivastava
- No Problem (2010) as Sanjana
- Tere Mere Beach Mein (2009) as Herself
- Ek Niranjan (2009) as Sameera
- Raaz: The Mystery Continues... (2009) as Nandita Chopra
- Vaada Raha... I Promise (2009) as Nalini
- 10 Ka Dum (2008) as Herself
- Dhaam Dhoom (2008) as Shenba
- Oye! It's Friday! (2008) as Herself
- Fashion (2008) as Shonali Gujral
- Life in a Metro (2007) as Neha
- Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007) as Ruhi
- Gangster (2006) as Simran
- Woh Lamhe (2006) as Sana Azim
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
- Aap Ki Adalat (1992) as Herself
- Circle
- Queen Forever as Rani
- Blessed Be the Evil as Aisha
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kangana Ranaut best known for?
Kangana Ranaut is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata (2026), Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata (2026), Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment (2024), Tiku Weds Sheru (2023).
When and where was Kangana Ranaut born?
Kangana Ranaut was born on March 20, 1987 in Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
How many credits does Kangana Ranaut have?
Kangana Ranaut has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2026.
What is Kangana Ranaut's background in cinema and television?
Kangana Ranaut is an Indian film actress. She made her feature film debut in the 2006 thriller Gangster, for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Ranaut has portrayed emotionally intense characters in several dramas, including Woh Lamhe (2006), Life in a... Metro (2007), and Fashion (2008). She ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Lock Upp (2022) as Host — aged about 35
- Queen (2014) as Rani (Queen) — aged about 27
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) — aged about 29
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 29
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self — aged about 26
- Panga (2020) as Jaya Nigam — aged about 33
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