From Gangster to Manikarnika: Tracing The Bollywood Journey of Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut’s Bollywood journey has been rather interesting. The actress’ movie journey started after a chance encounter with filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Anurag Basu that eventually helped her bag her debut film, Gangster at the age of 17. Kangana shone as the woman who was torn between a sympathetic friend and her lover wherein, she showcased immense maturity. Kangana went on to do such roles with much finesse. While Priyanka Chopra played the key character in the film ‘Fashion’, it was Kangana Ranaut who hogged the limelight for her role of a supermodel, who loses everything due to substance abuse. She was conferred with the National Award under the best-supporting actress category that year. Kangana is considered to be one of the most versatile artists in the fraternity. She is known for her varied range of performances that she exhibits in every film. Kangana will be seen essaying the role of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa in Vijay’s Thalaivi. The upcoming biopic is scheduled for a June 26 release.