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Kangana was born on 23 March 1986 to Asha, a school teacher and Amardeep, a businessman. She has a elder sister, Rangoli and a younger brother Akshit. She was born in a small town called Bhambla in [[Mandi district]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. Her family lives in [[Mandi]]. <ref name="Mandi district">{{cite web|title=tribuneindia.com| work=Another actress from Himachal Pradesh| url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20041221/himachal.htm#8| accessdate=16 February| accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
Kangana was born on 23 March 1986 <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article§id=30&contentid=2009040220090402021052333707486a}}</ref> to Asha, a school teacher and Amardeep, a businessman. She has a elder sister, Rangoli and a younger brother Akshit. She was born in a small town called Bhambla in [[Mandi district]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. Her family lives in [[Mandi]]. <ref name="Mandi district">{{cite web|title=tribuneindia.com| work=Another actress from Himachal Pradesh| url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20041221/himachal.htm#8| accessdate=16 February| accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
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She did her schooling in Chandigarh from DAV model school Sector 15. She completed her high schooling in [[Mandi]]. She then moved to Delhi to become a model. She also joined the Elite Modelling Agency situated in Delhi in 2003 with the prospect of becoming a model. |
She did her schooling in Chandigarh from DAV model school Sector 15. She completed her high schooling in [[Mandi]]. She then moved to Delhi to become a model. She also joined the Elite Modelling Agency situated in Delhi in 2003 with the prospect of becoming a model. |
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Kangana Ranaut | |
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| File:Kangana2.jpg Kangana at the launch of E-Bike foton | |
| Born | Kangana Amardeep Ranaut |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006 - present |
| Spouse | None |
Kangana Ranaut (Hindi: कंगना राणावत) (born March 23, 1986 [1] , Himachal Pradesh ,India)[2] is an Indian actress who acts in Bollywood films. Kangana Ranaut made her Bollywood debut in the year 2006 with stupendous performances in the films like Gangster & Woh Lamhe.[3]
Early life
Kangana was born on 23 March 1986 [4] to Asha, a school teacher and Amardeep, a businessman. She has a elder sister, Rangoli and a younger brother Akshit. She was born in a small town called Bhambla in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Her family lives in Mandi. [5]
She did her schooling in Chandigarh from DAV model school Sector 15. She completed her high schooling in Mandi. She then moved to Delhi to become a model. She also joined the Elite Modelling Agency situated in Delhi in 2003 with the prospect of becoming a model.
Career
Theatre Career
Ranaut started her career as theatre actor in Delhi with the Asmita theatre group [6] She trained under eminent theatre director Arvind Gaur[7]. She participated in his theatre workshop at India Habitat Centre and acted in many plays.
Her first play with Arvind Gaur was Girish Karnad's Taledanda(Rakt-Kalyan).
Cinema Career
Ranaut moved to Mumbai to try her luck in movies and received the offer for Mahesh Bhatt's 2006 film Gangster.She also joined Asha Chandra's three month course in 2004 to brush herself to face camera . During September 2005, Hindi Film-maker Anurag Basu spotted her having coffee in a cafe in Bombay, and signed her up for this movie. [8].
The film was critically and commercially successful and her performance was especially applauded.[9] This was followed by another acclaimed performance in Woh Lamhe (2006).
Later, Kangana starred in yet another Anurag Basu project, the hit film Life In A... Metro, as a confused girl who is looking for a real love. Her performance in the film earned her rave reviews. She also starred in Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007) as an aspiring singer. Her next film Fashion starring Priyanka Chopra and Mugdha Godse was released on October 29th 2008 and was very successful. Kangana has received extremely positive reviews for her portrayal of a supermodel who loses everything on drug abuse. Kangana's role in Fashion was critically and commercially acclaimed fetching her various nominations and awards in the best supporting actress category including the prestigious Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.
Her latest film is Raaz - The Mystery Continues with Emraan Hashmi. The movie was released on January 23rd and has been a commercial success and declared as first reasonable hit of 2009.
Awards
- 2007:
Asian Festival of First Films , Best Actress , Gangster .[10]
Filmfare Best Female Debut Award, Gangster
Filmfare Fairever Fresh Face of the Year Award , Gangster
IIFA Best Female Debut Award , Gangster
Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female, Gangster
Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut, Gangster
Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Female, Gangster
Bollywood Movie Award - Best Female Debut for Gangster
- 2008:
Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Life in a... Metro
- 2009:
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, Fashion.[11]
Stardust Best Supporting Actress Award, Fashion
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gangster | Anurag Basu | Simran | Hindi | Winner,Filmfare Best Female Debut Award |
| Woh Lamhe | Mohit Suri | Sana Azim | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Shakalaka Boom Boom | Suneel Darshan | Ruhi | Hindi | |
| Life in a... Metro | Anurag Basu | Neha | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | Dhaam Dhoom | Jeeva | Shenba | Tamil | |
| Fashion | Madhur Bhandarkar | Shonali | Hindi | Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award | |
| 2009 | Raaz - The Mystery Continues | Mohit Suri | Nandita | Hindi | |
| Vaada Raha | Sameer Karnik | unknown | Hindi | Releasing shortly. | |
| Ek Niranjan | Puri Jagannadh | unknown | Telugu | Filming. | |
| Kites | Anurag Basu | Gia | Hindi | Post-production. | |
| 2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbai | Milan Luthria | Madhubala | Hindi | Pre-production. |
See also
References
- ^ http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article§id=30&contentid=2009040220090402021052333707486a.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Joshi, Shriniwas (March 16, 2007). "Glamour girls from Himachal Pradesh". The Tribune. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Ram Kishore Parcha. "Kangana Ranaut interview". BBCHindi.com. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article§id=30&contentid=2009040220090402021052333707486a.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "tribuneindia.com". Another actress from Himachal Pradesh. Retrieved 16 February.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Asmita theatre alumni list". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
- ^ "Kangna was kind of lost in Delhi". The Times of india. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
- ^ Kangana Ranaut TheFilm.co.in : Bollywood News Gossip, Bollywood Music, Bollywood Wallpapers,Bollywood Movie Trailers and Songs Download
- ^ "boxofficeindia.com". Gangster is a hit at the box office. Retrieved 16 February.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ http://www.asianfirstfilms.com/award2006.html.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/54th-Filmfare-awards-The-winners/videoshow/4224854.cms.
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