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'''Kangana Ranaut''' ([[Hindi]]: |
'''Kangana Ranaut''' ([[Hindi]]: कंगना राणावत) (born [[20 March]], [[1987]] in Bhambla, [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]]) is an [[India]]n actress who appears in [[Bollywood]] movies. |
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| Years active | 2006 - present |
Kangana Ranaut (Hindi: कंगना राणावत) (born 20 March, 1987 in Bhambla, Himachal Pradesh, India) is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood movies.
Biography
Early life
Kangana Ranaut is from a village called Bhambla in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.[1] She completed most of her schooling in Shimla. She studied science and wanted to be a doctor at one point.[2] In a passion for acting, Kangana travelled to Delhi, where she did several theatre shows.
Personal life
Ranaut's father is a businessman and her mother is a school teacher.[3] Ranaut has an elder sister named Rangoli who survived an acid attack in late 2006.[4]. She has a brother named Akshit, who is a year younger than her[5]
Career
Kangana moved to Mumbai to try her luck in movies. She was unsuccessful for quite a while, until she received the offer for Mahesh Bhatt's 2006 film Gangster. During September 2005 Bollywood Film-maker Anurag Basu spotted her having coffee in a cafe in Bombay, and signed her up for this movie [6]. The film was critically and commercially successful,[7] her performance was especially applauded.[8] This was followed by another acclaimed performance in Woh Lamhe (2006).[9] Kangana later starred in the hit film Life In A... Metro as a confused girl who is looking for a real love and in Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007) as an aspiring singer. Kangana was announced as heroine of Jeeva's forthcoming Tamil venture, Dhaam Dhoom on February 19, 2007.
Awards
- 2006: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female for Gangster
- 2007: GIFA Best Female Debut Award for Gangster
- 2007: Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for Gangster
- 2007: Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Female for Gangster
- 2007: Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut for Gangster
- 2007: IIFA Star debut for Gangster
- 2007: AIFA Awards, Best Debut - Female for Gangster
- 2007: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Female Debut for Gangster
- 2008: Max Stardust Break Through Perfomance - Female for Life in a... Metro [[1]]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gangster | Simran | Hindi | Double-Winner, Filmfare Best Female Debut Award FairOne Filmfare Face of the Year |
| Woh Lamhe | Sana Azim | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Shakalaka Boom Boom | Ruhi | Hindi | |
| Life in a... Metro | Neha | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | Dhaam Dhoom | Tamil | Filming | |
| Fashion | Hindi | Filming | ||
| Raaz 2 | Hindi | |||
| Roshan | Hindi |
See also
References
- ^ "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) - ^ "himachal.us". Quotes from Kangana. Retrieved 16 February.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "imdb.com". Her parents. Retrieved 16 February.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "indiafm.com". Kangana's sister attacked. Retrieved 16 February.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ KanganaRanaut.com - Profile
- ^ 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) - ^ "indiafm.com". Kangana steals the film!. Retrieved 16 February.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "indiafm.com". Review for Woh Lamhe. Retrieved 16 February.
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