<p>In the last sequence, one nurse says that everyone is talking about Leopold and Taj, where people died, but no one talks about the lives saved at the Cama and Albless hospital. This pretty much sums up Manoj Tapadia's Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata</p>

<p>Starring Kangana Ranaut, the movie captures the smiles and soft moments of nurses who, despite being in the most tense place, found their own little moments in between. And this is what the movie perfectly captures before the nurses and hospital goes through the most terrifying night. 26/11 is one of the darkest days in India's history.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Over the years, many stories have been brought to the big screen from different perspectives, and this time, the movie brings the story of 25 nurses, the unsung warriors, who saved the lives of over 400 patients during the night when death in the form of humans roamed the streets of Mumbai, and two terrorists found their way to Cama Hospital.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Told with simplicity, smiles and courage, this two-hour long film celebrate the unsung warriors before going overboard, it balances the story with emotions, feelings and terror, delivering the movie that is a perfect tribute to the nurses and the hospital staff, who had no idea of what to do and how to do.</p><h2>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata: What's the story about?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Starting two days after the horrific night unfolded, senior nurse Geeta Gandhare has been called to give a statement against terrorist Ajmal Kasab (Zahid Khan). In a flashback, we see the night as it unfolded. It starts on a bright Mumbai morning, with tea being distributed. Then Geeta, along with her four co-nurses Sheetal Revagade (Girija Oak), Trupti Takle (Smita Tambe), and Babita Adsule (Esha Dey), approaches the senior doctor regarding a junior nurse. The next 30-35 minutes offer a look at the simple, happy lives of these nurses, who work with all their emotion and honesty, doing overtime without any regret. Finding happiness in the tiniest things. Then comes the night when they hear shots fired. At first some mistake them for firecrackers, then for something else, before they finally learn it’s a terrorist attack. After opening fire at CST station, the two terrorists, Abu Ismail (Aditya Mishra) and Ajmal Kasab(Zahid Khan), walk toward Cama Hospital, which is only 400 meters away. Time was limited, and in the rush, with patients, newborns, and the critically ill, the way the group of 25 nurses and support staff acted cleverly and saved lives forms the plot.</p>

Still from Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata

<h3>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata: Kangana shines in this untold story</h3><p>The first half and second half of the movie capture two different emotions. The first focuses on how important women are, their personal lives as nurses, and what they are losing and gaining. What feels different from other movies about this tragic day is that it doesn’t focus only on that portion, but also tells the backstories of the characters, which builds the connection. However, at moments it does feel stretched because, at the back of your mind, you have that feeling of urgency. But these moments still make you smile. Or if you have watched the trailer, then surely, your expectations are different.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now come to the second part, which begins with the tension of the situation. The terrorists are in, and two security guards have already been killed. So, it begins with a tense situation, and it aptly maintains that throughout the hour. In simple terms, the movie relies heavily on tension and human emotions, rather than heavy action sequences, blood and dead bodies. The story is more focused on human side and instinctive reaction that they took during the crises. The movie does have the occasion when the dialogues go heroic, little bit of over emotions, and the melodrama in the climax act or when Ranaut as a nurse kisses a patient's head, but all in all, it still manages to stay grounded and calm enough for its message to resonate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Led by Kangana, the movie is not solely or entirely about her. She’s there as the anchor, but the long sequences of the movie also focus on other actors. She has always been one of the finest actors and so has given the commendable performance, but unlike her last few films where the cameras were focused on her, this time the focus has shifted to other nurses, characters, and others.</p>

<p>Apart from Kangana, the other actors, most of them, are Maharashtrian and speak the language, so it also makes the movie feel more grounded with their native dialect, which helps you connect with them. Other characters such as Girija Oak as Sheetal Revagade, Smita Tambe as Trupti Takle, Amrutha Namdev as Divya Bansode, Esha Dey as Babita Adsule, and Priya Berde as Harshada Jorvekar, Asha Shelar as Dr. Maya Kadam (Medical Superintendent), SuhitaThatte as Deena Dange (Matron) and others have given decent performance.</p><h3><strong>Final Verdict</strong></h3><p>Tapadia brings the story of nurses to the big screen by understanding the gravity of the subject and the stories of people he's telling, capturing the fear that those women had. At moments, the movie goes overboard with dialogues and actions that may feel unnecessary or overdone. But that’s the little creative liberty that’s always demanded by a film. Having watched so many movies and documentaries on this incident, I can say this movie captures the events with both emotion and fear, alongside moments of warmth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from the title, (being a little over the top), Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata &nbsp;gains respect for topic it is on and the emotions that it had. This film will make you think about a story, which has remained largely hidden. Runtime is short and that's the best part.</p>

<p>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata is in cinemas near you.&nbsp;</p>

Kangana Ranaut, after a long time, is back with the story that deserves applause. Based on the 26/11 Mumbai attack, the movie tells the untold story of nurses and the Cama and Albless hospital staff that saved the lives of more than 400 people. 

In the last sequence, one nurse says that everyone is talking about Leopold and Taj, where people died, but no one talks about the lives saved at the Cama and Albless hospital. This pretty much sums up Manoj Tapadia's Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata

<p>Kangana Ranaut, after a long time, is back with the story that deserves applause. Based on the 26/11 Mumbai attack, the movie tells the untold story of nurses and the Cama and Albless hospital staff that saved the lives of more than 400 people.&nbsp;</p>

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Review: Kangana Ranaut throws light on untold side of 26/11 beyond Taj and Leopold

<p><i>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata</i>, featuring Kangana Ranaut, is all set to release in theatres on June 12. On Tuesday evening, a special screening of the film was held in Delhi, which was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta along with several other members of the film and political fraternity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following the screening, CM Gupta lauded the film and announced that the Delhi government intends to exempt it from entertainment tax. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bharat-bhhagya-viddhaata-trailer-out-kangana-ranaut-brings-the-story-of-26-11-unsung-heroes-to-the-big-screen-1780414724341"><strong>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata trailer out: Kangana Ranaut brings the story of 26/11 unsung heroes to the big screen</strong></a></p><h2>CM Rekha Gupta reviews the film</h2><p>Sharing her reaction to ANI, the CM said, "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata is a great film, and it follows a very relevant topic. The film states that dedication, service and patriotism are not just limited to those in uniforms."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attends the red carpet premiere of the Hindi film &#39;Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata&#39; at PVR ECX, Chanakyapuri.<br><br>CM Rekha Gupta says, &quot;&#39;Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata&#39;, a magnificent movie... Words fail me when trying to describe the film... Together,… <a href="https://t.co/KGvWIihNs1">pic.twitter.com/KGvWIihNs1</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2064424430944854046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-be-your-own-hero-kangana-ranaut-shares-strong-message-to-young-women-after-recent-dowry-death-cases-1779208735345"><strong> 'Be your own hero’: Kangana Ranaut shares strong message to young women after recent dowry death cases</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She further added, "It is something that all the citizens of our country have within themselves. And when it matters the most, every Indian steps up to help the country. The real Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata are the citizens of our country. I would urge the public to watch the film. I would like to announce that the Delhi government will make the film tax-free in the city so that every citizen is able to watch Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">प्रख्यात अभिनेत्री एवं सांसद सुश्री कंगना रनौत जी की फिल्म ‘भारत भाग्य विधाता’ 26/11 के आतंकी हमले के दौरान मानवता की सेवा में समर्पित उन जांबाज डॉक्टरों, नर्सों और स्वास्थ्यकर्मियों के साहस, सेवा भाव और कर्तव्यनिष्ठा को सशक्त रूप से प्रस्तुत करती है।<br><br>कंगना जी का प्रभावशाली… <a href="https://t.co/2Ob2MzfnX1">pic.twitter.com/2Ob2MzfnX1</a></p>&mdash; Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) <a href="https://x.com/gupta_rekha/status/2064392140436996176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/-what-s-the-big-deal-kangana-ranaut-s-viral-video-sparks-marriage-rumours-1779442785351"><strong>‘What’s the big deal?’ Kangana Ranaut’s viral video sparks marriage rumours, actress reacts</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>CM Gupta also opened up about the real-life inspiration behind the film, which pays tribute to healthcare workers who showed bravery during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.</p><h2>CM Rekha Gupta praises Kangana</h2><p>She also went on to praise Kangana for giving importance to stories with patriotism and social significance. "Kangana Ranaut is a strong voice in the Parliament, who keeps fighting for the betterment of cinema and the people of India. She doesn't just voice her opinions in the Parliament, but also on screen. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to congratulate the artist and the emotion in Kangana for choosing such stories and subjects," CM Gupta said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/is-kangana-ranaut-set-to-return-as-rani-in-queen-2-here-s-what-new-report-says-1775049923287"><strong>Is Kangana Ranaut set to return as Rani in Queen 2? Here's what new report says</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: At the red carpet premiere of the Hindi film &#39;Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata&#39; at PVR ECX, Chanakyapuri, Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut says, &quot;I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Chief Minister. She is a tremendous inspiration to all of us women... today, the way the… <a href="https://t.co/k5Zsaz0at8">pic.twitter.com/k5Zsaz0at8</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2064425276940165289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>She later took to her social media to share photographs and share her thoughts about the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kangana, who was present at the screening, thanked the Chief Minister for her support and appreciation. "When I called to invite her for this screening, she immediately said yes, and I will always be indebted to her," the actress said.</p><h2>About Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata</h2><p>Helmed by Manoj Tapadia, <i>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata</i> also stars Girija Oak, Smita Tambe, Amrutha Namdev, Priya Berde, Asha Shelar, Rasika Aghase, Aditya Mishra and Zahid Khan in key roles. The story revolves around nurses, ward staff and healthcare workers who showed courage during the 26/11 attacks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata</i> will hit theatres on June 12.</p>

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has showered praise for Kangana Ranaut's Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, which is slated to hit theatres on June 12. CM Gupta has also announced that the Delhi government intends to make the film tax-free. 


Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, featuring Kangana Ranaut, is all set to release in theatres on June 12. On Tuesday evening, a special screening of the film was held in Delhi, which was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta along with several other members of the film and political fraternity. Following the screening, CM Gupta lauded the film and announced that the Delhi government intends to exempt it from entertainment tax. Also Read: Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata trailer out: Kangana Ranaut brings the story of 26/11 unsung heroes to the big screen CM Rekha Gupta reviews the film Sharing her reaction to ANI, the CM said, "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata is a great film, and it follows a very relevant topic. The film states that dedication, service and patriotism are not just limited to those in uniforms."

<p>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has showered praise for Kangana Ranaut's Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, which is slated to hit theatres on June 12. CM Gupta has also announced that the Delhi government intends to make the film tax-free.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata: Kangana Ranaut's film wins Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's praise; announces tax-free release

<p>Ranveer Singh's reported exit from Don 3 has become one of the most talked-about topics in Bollywood, with the controversy showing no signs of fading. Days after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation notice against the actor, a move that many initially misunderstood as a ban, several industry figures reacted to the development. Now, actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has weighed in on the matter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ranaut, who is currently focusing on her political career, launched the trailer of her upcoming film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata today. During the event, she was asked about the controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Kangana Ranaut reacts to FWICE ban on Ranveer Singh amid Don 3 row</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the launch event of her show, when she was asked about Ranveer Singh's ban, to which she replied,“You are asking me, I have been banned by everybody!.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Aldo read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/amid-don-3-controversy-take-a-look-at-ranveer-singh-s-speculated-upcoming-projects-1780038850107">Amid Don 3 controversy, take a look at Ranveer Singh’s speculated upcoming projects</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>‘’Toh main ye kehna chahungi ki jab aapki haisiyat badti hain toh aapke dushman bhi badte hain. Toh ab aisa nahi ho sakta ki aapki haisiyat badhey aur dushman na badhe. Toh aaj Ranveer Singh ko sochna chahiye ki unki kya haisiyat ki unke itne dushman hain! Toh achcha hain (What I would like to say is that as your stature grows, your enemies also increase. It’s simply not possible for your stature to rise without attracting more opponents. So today, Ranveer Singh should perhaps think about how significant his stature must be if he has so many detractors! In a way, that's a good thing,)'' Ranaut shared.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''Zindagi mein jab aap aagey badhte hain toh kai tarah ke obstacles aatey hain you can't have a smooth walk always. Toh mere saath toh itna hua hain toh look, today I am doing well. Meri bhi achchi gaadi chal hi rahi hain. Toh okay kuch nahi farak padta, everything is going to be fine eventually (As you move forward in life, you encounter different kinds of obstacles. You can't always have a smooth journey. I have gone through so much myself, and look, today I am doing well. My life and career are going quite well too. So it's okay, it doesn't make much difference. Everything is going to be fine eventually),'' she added further.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/don-3-controversy-timeline-ranveer-singh-s-exit-rs-40-crore-demand-and-fwice-action-what-went-wrong-1779807142791"><strong>Don 3 controversy timeline: Ranveer Singh’s exit, Rs 40 crore demand and FWICE action - What went wrong ?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ranaut is known for speaking her heart, and she has never shied away from speaking her mind. &nbsp;</p><h2>Don 3 controversy timeline: Ranveer Singh’s exit, Rs 40 crore demand and FWICE action - What went wrong?</h2><p>What started as an actor backing out of a big-budget film has escalated into a major industry standoff. After the success of Dhurandhar 2, Singh reportedly exited Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3. As per the reports, the actor had creative differences with the makers. Hence, he opted to step out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The controversy has now intensified with FWICE issuing a non-cooperation directive against the actor. According to reports, Ranveer’s departure from the highly anticipated project at the last moment caused disputes among the film’s stakeholders. After Akhtar's complaint, FWICE intervened and issued a non-cooperation notice against him, further fueling the row. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/don-3-controversy-timeline-ranveer-singh-s-exit-rs-40-crore-demand-and-fwice-action-what-went-wrong-1779807142791">Here’s a full timeline of how the controversy unfolded.</a></p>

Kangana Ranaut has reacted to the controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh after FWICE issued a non-cooperation notice against the actor amid the ongoing Don 3 row.  Scroll to read below. 

Ranveer Singh's reported exit from Don 3 has become one of the most talked-about topics in Bollywood, with the controversy showing no signs of fading. Days after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation notice against the actor, a move that many initially misunderstood as a ban, several industry figures reacted to the development. Now, actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has weighed in on the matter. Ranaut, who is currently focusing on her political career, launched the trailer of her upcoming film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata today. During the event, she was asked about the controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh. Kangana Ranaut reacts to FWICE ban on Ranveer Singh amid Don 3 row During the launch event of her show, when she was asked about Ranveer Singh's ban, to which she replied,“You are asking me, I have been banned by everybody!.'' Aldo read: Amid Don 3 controversy, take a look at Ranveer Singh’s speculated upcoming projects ‘’Toh main ye kehna chahungi ki jab aapki haisiyat badti hain toh aapke dushman bhi badte hain. Toh ab aisa nahi ho sakta ki aapki haisiyat badhey aur dushman na badhe. Toh aaj Ranveer Singh ko sochna chahiye ki unki kya haisiyat ki unke itne dushman hain! Toh achcha hain (What I would like to say is that as your stature grows, your enemies also increase. It’s simply not possible for your stature to rise without attracting more opponents. So today, Ranveer Singh should perhaps think about how significant his stature must be if he has so many detractors! In a way, that's a good thing,)'' Ranaut shared.

<p>Kangana Ranaut has reacted to the controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh after FWICE issued a non-cooperation notice against the actor amid the ongoing Don 3 row. &nbsp;Scroll to read below.&nbsp;</p>

'It doesn't make much difference': Kangana Ranaut reacts to Ranveer Singh’s FWICE Don 3 row

<p>The release slate of June is crowded with multiple films, and finally, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has addressed the ongoing buzz regarding the clash between his upcoming romantic drama <i>Main Vaapas Aaunga</i> and Kangana Ranaut’s <i>Bharat Bhagya Vidhata</i>.</p><h2>Four Hindi films to compete</h2><p>When the release date for <i>Main Vaapas Aaunga</i> was initially announced, it was reportedly the only major Bollywood film arriving that weekend. However, over the past few weeks, several other projects have locked the same date.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-vaapas-aaunga-imtiaz-ali-brings-the-story-of-sacrifice-love-longing-1773390230989"><strong>Main Vaapas Aaunga: Imtiaz Ali brings the story of sacrifice, love &amp; longing</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Ranaut's film, the line-up also includes Governor: The Silent Saviour starring Manoj Bajpayee and Vikram Bhatt’s horror sequel Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past.</p><h2>Imtiaz Ali reacts</h2><p>Speaking about the situation in a conversation with The Free Press Journal, Ali said, "These things are not in control. We announced first. Usually, in the film industry, there’s a kind of bhaichara like 'meri film aarahi hai toh tu mat aa, next baar aaja' and that kind of thing, and it usually works. This is the first time I am hearing that other movies are also coming out on that day. But, if that is going to be the case, then so be it."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/imtiaz-ali-birthday-special-jab-we-met-to-rockstar-6-films-showcasing-director-s-modern-take-on-love-1750059119091"><strong>Imtiaz Ali birthday special: Jab We Met to Rockstar, 6 films showcasing director's modern take on love</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The director also pointed out that with the volume of films being produced every year, overlaps can't be avoided. "There are only 52 weeks, and there are more than 52 films that are released every year. So, this is bound to happen."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonam-kapoor-anand-ahuja-buy-5-london-flats-for-51-4-cr-for-servants-quarters-plan-why-are-residents-afraid-to-speak-out-1779547549160"><strong>Sonam and Anand buy 5 London flats for ₹51.4 cr; why are neighbours afraid?</strong></a></p><h2>About Main Vaapas Aaunga</h2><p><i>Main Vaapas Aaunga</i> stars Sharvari, Vedang Raina, Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah in key roles. Set against the backdrop of Partition, the story explores love, memory and longing across generations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/hai-jawani-toh-ishq-hona-hai-controversy-producer-ramesh-taurani-reacts-to-allegations-by-vashu-bhagnani-1779549504436"><strong>Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai controversy: Producer Ramesh Taurani reacts to allegations by Vashu Bhagnani</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The trailer showcases Shah as an elderly man revisiting an unfinished chapter from his past, while Dosanjh’s character slowly uncovers the emotional history tied to it.</p><h2>About Bharat Bhagya Vidhata</h2><p>Meanwhile, Ranaut's film reportedly showcases the bravery of hospital workers during a terror attack. It is directed by Manoj Tapadia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Both films are set to release in theaters on June 12, 2026.</p>

Imtiaz Ali has responded to the growing buzz around the clash between Main Vaapas Aaunga, and Bharat Bhagya Vidhata. Both films are set to release on June 12, 2026. Read on to know more.

The release slate of June is crowded with multiple films, and finally, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has addressed the ongoing buzz regarding the clash between his upcoming romantic drama Main Vaapas Aaunga and Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhagya Vidhata. Four Hindi films to compete When the release date for Main Vaapas Aaunga was initially announced, it was reportedly the only major Bollywood film arriving that weekend. However, over the past few weeks, several other projects have locked the same date. Also Read: Main Vaapas Aaunga: Imtiaz Ali brings the story of sacrifice, love & longing Apart from Ranaut's film, the line-up also includes Governor: The Silent Saviour starring Manoj Bajpayee and Vikram Bhatt’s horror sequel Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past. Imtiaz Ali reacts Speaking about the situation in a conversation with The Free Press Journal, Ali said, "These things are not in control. We announced first. Usually, in the film industry, there’s a kind of bhaichara like 'meri film aarahi hai toh tu mat aa, next baar aaja' and that kind of thing, and it usually works. This is the first time I am hearing that other movies are also coming out on that day. But, if that is going to be the case, then so be it." Also Read: Imtiaz Ali birthday special: Jab We Met to Rockstar, 6 films showcasing director's modern take on love The director also pointed out that with the volume of films being produced every year, overlaps can't be avoided. "There are only 52 weeks, and there are more than 52 films that are released every year. So, this is bound to happen." Also Read: Sonam and Anand buy 5 London flats for ₹51.4 cr; why are neighbours afraid? About Main Vaapas Aaunga Main Vaapas Aaunga stars Sharvari, Vedang Raina, Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah in key roles. Set against the backdrop of Partition, the story explores love, memory and longing across generations. Also Read: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai controversy: Producer Ramesh Taurani reacts to allegations by Vashu Bhagnani The trailer showcases Shah as an elderly man revisiting an unfinished chapter from his past, while Dosanjh’s character slowly uncovers the emotional history tied to it. About Bharat Bhagya Vidhata Meanwhile, Ranaut's film reportedly showcases the bravery of hospital workers during a terror attack. It is directed by Manoj Tapadia. Both films are set to release in theaters on June 12, 2026.

<p>Imtiaz Ali has responded to the growing buzz around the clash between Main Vaapas Aaunga, and Bharat Bhagya Vidhata. Both films are set to release on June 12, 2026. Read on to know more.</p>

'We announced first': Imtiaz Ali reacts to box office clash of Main Vaapas Aaunga with Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhagya Vidhata

<p>Has Kangana Ranaut gotten married? This is the question that many asked when they saw the recent video of the actor after she was spotted on the streets of Mumbai. The clip quickly went viral and triggered a social media frenzy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The video that has gone viral showed the Queen actress stepping out in a pink co-ord set as she headed toward her car. But her outfit wasn’t what got everyone talking. Eagle-eyed netizens were quick to talk about two things: a mangalsutra, which is a symbols of a married woman in India, around her neck.&nbsp;</p><h2>Kangana Ranaut rubbishes marriage rumours, here's what she has said</h2><p>Ranaut, who is now an MP, is often spotted at the Parliament wearing a saree or traditional wear. So her dress was not something that netizens quickly noticed. But the accessories of the necklace that led to the speculation that began online.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/is-kangana-ranaut-set-to-return-as-rani-in-queen-2-here-s-what-new-report-says-1775049923287">Is Kangana Ranaut set to return as Rani in Queen 2? Here's what new report says</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Several of the social media pages and the netizens were quick to gossip, declaring that the actress has tied the knot away from the public eye, saying the proof is the look. But as the video and photos of her went viral, the actress herself stepped in to clear the air.</p>

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<h2>What has Kangana Ranaut said about her marriage rumours?</h2><p>Hours after the videos went viral, she took to Instagram stories to address the speculation directly and set the record straight on her look, shutting down the marriage chatter and revealing the real reason why she was dressed up like that.</p>

Still from Kangana Ranaut's Instagram post

<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mohanlal-s-iconic-thriller-drishyam-gets-indonesian-adaptation-details-inside-1779435353852">Mohanlal’s iconic thriller Drishyam gets Indonesian adaptation- Details inside</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Addressing her viral look, the Tanu Weds Manu actress wrote, “I am filming in and around the city every single day, some one clicked this random picture with character make up and now I am getting so many phone calls, but what is the big deal about the married woman look ? Actors play all kinds of roles, I won't marry secretly I promise.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So the reason behind her look was her shoot, not the marriage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ranaut is one of the stars who is very active on social media, and she rarely hides anything. It has also been reported that the actress's look in her movie is from her 2014 hit Queen, which has gone on floors. &nbsp;No official word on this.</p><h2>What do we know about Queen 2?</h2><p>Directed by Vikas Bahl, Queen is one of the best female-led films ever made in Indian cinema. Released in 2013, the movie was a huge hit. In April, it was reported that the actress is returning for the sequel. According to Mid-Day, the film is gaining momentum.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bahl is expected to return to the director’s chair to tell a new story with a similar theme of self-discovery. Ranaut will reportedly return in the lead role; however, it is not yet confirmed whether she will reprise her role as Rani or play an entirely new character. No official confirmation has been made as of now.</p>

Kangana Ranaut is addressing marriage rumors that began after a video of her went viral. The actress was spotted wearing a mangalsutra, bindi and necklace. 

Has Kangana Ranaut gotten married? This is the question that many asked when they saw the recent video of the actor after she was spotted on the streets of Mumbai. The clip quickly went viral and triggered a social media frenzy. The video that has gone viral showed the Queen actress stepping out in a pink co-ord set as she headed toward her car. But her outfit wasn’t what got everyone talking. Eagle-eyed netizens were quick to talk about two things: a mangalsutra, which is a symbols of a married woman in India, around her neck. Kangana Ranaut rubbishes marriage rumours, here's what she has said Ranaut, who is now an MP, is often spotted at the Parliament wearing a saree or traditional wear. So her dress was not something that netizens quickly noticed. But the accessories of the necklace that led to the speculation that began online. Also read: Is Kangana Ranaut set to return as Rani in Queen 2? Here's what new report says Several of the social media pages and the netizens were quick to gossip, declaring that the actress has tied the knot away from the public eye, saying the proof is the look. But as the video and photos of her went viral, the actress herself stepped in to clear the air.

<p>Kangana Ranaut is addressing marriage rumors that began after a video of her went viral. The actress was spotted wearing a mangalsutra, bindi and bangles.&nbsp;</p>

‘What’s the big deal?’ Kangana Ranaut’s viral video sparks marriage rumours, actress reacts

<p>Following the tragic deaths of two young women in Bhopal and Greater Noida, actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has spoken out about the importance of financial independence for women after marriage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to her Instagram Stories, the 40-year-old BJP MP shared a detailed message on Tuesday, speaking about the pressures and abuse many women reportedly continue to face within marriages.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/twisha-sharma-s-former-co-star-and-director-express-shock-over-her-death-knew-her-as-a-committed-hard-working-girl-1779183269686"><strong>Twisha Sharma's former co-star and director express shock over her death</strong></a></p><h2>Kangana reacts to the recent deaths of young women</h2><p>Her remark comes amid the ongoing discussion around two separate cases that recently sparked a conversation online, the death of a woman from Noida in Bhopal and another young woman in Greater Noida whose family alleged dowry-related harassment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"So many tragic news about married young women comes up every day. Many of these young, educated ladies even beg their parents to help them out of their suffocating situations before tragedies strike them, but Indian society is notorious for abandoning daughters once they are married," Kangana wrote in her post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/kangana-ranaut-bollywood-s-bold-voice-consistently-making-headlines-with-controversial-statements-1774087136852"><strong>Kangana Ranaut turns 40: A look at her most controversial statements</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She further suggested that women focus on building their careers before getting married. "My advice to young women out there which no social media or fashion/ dating/ wedding/make up industry is telling you. Your career is more important than anyone else in your life," she said. "Think about marriage only after you are independent. Please, you have to be your own hero. No one is coming to save you, what you do and who you are is more important than who you marry. Build a life that you want. Don't listen to anyone."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-celebrates-her-40th-birthday-with-pm-modi-see-pics-1774273257100"><strong>Kangana Ranaut celebrates her 40th birthday with PM Modi | See pics</strong></a></p><h2>About the incidents</h2><p>One of the cases that triggered public attention involved 33-year-old Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida, who was found dead at her husband’s residence in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on May 12. As per reports, the police have registered a case against her husband, advocate Samarth Singh, and his mother, retired judge Giribala Singh, on charges linked to dowry harassment and abetment of suicide.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/happy-birthday-kangana-ranaut-a-look-at-her-net-worth-career-films-and-political-journey-1774251645912"><strong>Happy birthday, Kangana Ranaut! How rich is the Tanu Weds Manu actor</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another incident is from Greater Noida, where 24-year-old Deepika Nagar reportedly died after falling from the terrace of her in-laws’ house. Her family accused her husband and relatives of ongoing dowry harassment.</p><h2>Kangana's work front</h2><p>The actor was last seen in <i>Emergency</i>, and is currently gearing up for <i>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata</i>, which is slated to hit theatres on June 12. She entered politics in 2024 and currently serves as a Member of Parliament from Mandi on a BJP ticket.<br>&nbsp;</p>

After two young women's death due to alleged, dowry harassment, and emotional abuse, Kangana Ranaut took to her social media to speak about the importance of financial independence for women.


Following the tragic deaths of two young women in Bhopal and Greater Noida, actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has spoken out about the importance of financial independence for women after marriage. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the 40-year-old BJP MP shared a detailed message on Tuesday, speaking about the pressures and abuse many women reportedly continue to face within marriages. Also Read: Twisha Sharma's former co-star and director express shock over her death Kangana reacts to the recent deaths of young women Her remark comes amid the ongoing discussion around two separate cases that recently sparked a conversation online, the death of a woman from Noida in Bhopal and another young woman in Greater Noida whose family alleged dowry-related harassment. "So many tragic news about married young women comes up every day. Many of these young, educated ladies even beg their parents to help them out of their suffocating situations before tragedies strike them, but Indian society is notorious for abandoning daughters once they are married," Kangana wrote in her post. Also Read: Kangana Ranaut turns 40: A look at her most controversial statements She further suggested that women focus on building their careers before getting married. "My advice to young women out there which no social media or fashion/ dating/ wedding/make up industry is telling you. Your career is more important than anyone else in your life," she said. "Think about marriage only after you are independent. Please, you have to be your own hero. No one is coming to save you, what you do and who you are is more important than who you marry. Build a life that you want. Don't listen to anyone." Also Read: Kangana Ranaut celebrates her 40th birthday with PM Modi | See pics About the incidents One of the cases that triggered public attention involved 33-year-old Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida, who was found dead at her husband’s residence in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on May 12. As per reports, the police have registered a case against her husband, advocate Samarth Singh, and his mother, retired judge Giribala Singh, on charges linked to dowry harassment and abetment of suicide. Also Read: Happy birthday, Kangana Ranaut! How rich is the Tanu Weds Manu actor Another incident is from Greater Noida, where 24-year-old Deepika Nagar reportedly died after falling from the terrace of her in-laws’ house. Her family accused her husband and relatives of ongoing dowry harassment. Kangana's work front The actor was last seen in Emergency, and is currently gearing up for Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, which is slated to hit theatres on June 12. She entered politics in 2024 and currently serves as a Member of Parliament from Mandi on a BJP ticket.

<p>After two young women's deaths due to alleged dowry harassment and emotional abuse, Kangana Ranaut took to her social media to speak about the importance of financial independence for women.<br>&nbsp;</p>

'Be your own hero’: Kangana Ranaut shares strong message to young women after recent dowry death cases

<p>Kangana Ranaut is all set to return to the big screen with <i>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata</i>, and on Wednesday, the makers took to social media to announce the release date of the film. Inspired by the real events, the first look poster has also been unveiled. &nbsp;</p><h2>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata release date</h2><p>The team of the emotional thriller took to social media to share the poster and wrote, "Extraordinary story of ordinary people! The story of the night, when humanity stood taller than fear. When responsibility became sacrifice. When unity became duty. And courage saved lives. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/happy-birthday-kangana-ranaut-a-look-at-her-net-worth-career-films-and-political-journey-1774251645912"><strong>Happy birthday, Kangana Ranaut! How rich is the Tanu Weds Manu actor</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The untold story of India’s real heroes. #BharatBhaagyaViddhaata Releasing in cinemas on 12th June."&nbsp;</p><h2>Kangana Ranaut on the film</h2><p>Ranaut plays the role of a nurse, one of the many individuals who risked their lives for duty. Speaking bout the film, she said, "We usually celebrate big, dramatic acts of heroism. But real courage is much quieter. It steps in, stays back, and does what needs to be done. Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata tells an untold story of courage, sacrifice, humanity, and unity, of ordinary people who stood between terror and life itself. This is desh bhakti in its truest sense, where duty turns into action. I feel proud to be part of a story that pays tribute to those who held the city together in its toughest moments. And I’m excited for the audience to watch it on the big screen on 12th June."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/kangana-ranaut-bollywood-s-bold-voice-consistently-making-headlines-with-controversial-statements-1774087136852"><strong>Kangana Ranaut turns 40: A look at her most controversial statements</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/is-kangana-ranaut-set-to-return-as-rani-in-queen-2-here-s-what-new-report-says-1775049923287"><strong> Is Kangana Ranaut set to return as Rani in Queen 2? Here's what new report says</strong></a></p><h2>About Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata</h2><p>The film is set against the backdrop of the 2008 Mumbai attacks and draws inspiration from the events that unfolded inside Cama and Albless Hospital on the night of November 26. The story showcases how the hospital staff reportedly worked under extreme pressure to safeguard hundreds of patients amid the terror that gripped Mumbai.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-supports-deepika-padukone-s-demand-for-an-8-hour-work-shift-she-is-the-top-most-actress-she-has-earned-that-space-1776348790223"><strong>Kangana Ranaut supports Deepika Padukone’s demand for an 8-hour work shift: She is the top-most actress, she has earned that space</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film is produced by Pen Studios in collaboration with Manikarnika Films and Paramhans Creations. It also has Eunoia Films LLP and Floating Rocks Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. as partners. The cast features Girija Oak, Smita Tambe, Amruta Namdev, Esha Dey, Priya Berde, Asha Shelar, Suhita Thatte, Rasika Aghase, Aditya Mishra, and Zahid Khan in key roles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata</i> is slated for release in theatres on June 12, 2026.</p>

Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata has locked its release date. The film is inspired by the real events of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Makers have also unveiled a striking poster.

Kangana Ranaut is all set to return to the big screen with Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, and on Wednesday, the makers took to social media to announce the release date of the film. Inspired by the real events, the first look poster has also been unveiled. Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata release date The team of the emotional thriller took to social media to share the poster and wrote, "Extraordinary story of ordinary people! The story of the night, when humanity stood taller than fear. When responsibility became sacrifice. When unity became duty. And courage saved lives. Also Read: Happy birthday, Kangana Ranaut! How rich is the Tanu Weds Manu actor The untold story of India’s real heroes. #BharatBhaagyaViddhaata Releasing in cinemas on 12th June." Kangana Ranaut on the film Ranaut plays the role of a nurse, one of the many individuals who risked their lives for duty. Speaking bout the film, she said, "We usually celebrate big, dramatic acts of heroism. But real courage is much quieter. It steps in, stays back, and does what needs to be done. Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata tells an untold story of courage, sacrifice, humanity, and unity, of ordinary people who stood between terror and life itself. This is desh bhakti in its truest sense, where duty turns into action. I feel proud to be part of a story that pays tribute to those who held the city together in its toughest moments. And I’m excited for the audience to watch it on the big screen on 12th June." Also Read: Kangana Ranaut turns 40: A look at her most controversial statements

<p>Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata has locked its release date. The film is inspired by the real events of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Makers have also unveiled a striking poster.</p>

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata: Kangana Ranaut’s emotional thriller to release on THIS date | See poster

<p>Kangana Ranaut has spoken in support of actress Deepika Padukone and her demand for an 8-hour workday. In 2025, Deepika exited two major films after the makers did not adhere to her demand for an 8-hour work shift. Deepika’s exit led to a widespread debate across the film industry over work hours on film sets. Now, actress-turned-MP Kangana Ranaut has weighed in on the debate and even backed Deepika.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a new podcast, Kangana said Deepika has ‘earned’ the right to demand that as the top-most actress and a mother.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Kangana Ranaut backs Deepika Padukone</h2><p>Last year, Deepika had exited from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, reportedly over her demand to work only 8 hours in a day since she is now a mother. The actor later also left the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, reportedly for the same reason. Deepika's demand was met with mixed reactions, with many calling it logical, while others argued that it was impractical in the film industry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kangana recently appeared on a podcast for ANI and talked about how work-life balance evolves for people over time and with experience.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/deepika-padukone-hits-back-at-silence-buzz-over-ranveer-singh-s-dhurandhar-2-i-watched-it-way-before-any-1775619395257"><strong> Deepika Padukone hits back at ‘silence' buzz over Dhurandhar 2 success: 'I watched it way before any..'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the work hours debate, Kangana said, “I don't think there should be an issue created out of this because if you see where she (Deepika Padukone) is coming from, she has earned that place. She has a daughter; she's a mother now and the top-most actress. If today she is keen to work for eight hours, she has earned it.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kangana then recounted a conversation she had with Deepika when they both were younger and working 12-14 hours on film sets. Admitting that those times have changed, Kangana said, “Deepika and I, when we were together, she said that they were working on Imtiaz's film or something. She said, 'We have a 12-hour shift.' In response, I said that I work for only 10 hours. She's like, you know, that's amazing. So there was a time when we wouldn't settle for anything less than 12-14 hours because we were ferocious. We wanted it. We were at it. We were going for it. We wanted to be successful and wanted all these things. Let me just conclude it with this. You know, when you're new, you're coming up, and you are replaceable. Your place is different. She (Deepika), being where she is, she's a mother. She's got a family to look after.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/aditya-dhar-s-18-hour-shift-comment-goes-viral-internet-calls-it-a-dig-at-deepika-padukone-1763537305316"><strong>Aditya Dhar’s ‘18-hour shift’ comment goes viral: Fans call it a dig at Deepika</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It should be noted that Kangana has mostly been critical of Deepika publicly. The two actresses have had a long-standing cold war owing to Kangana’s criticism of Deepika over multiple issues, including who was more deserving of acting awards. Kangana was also critical of Deepika when she was called in for questioning over the drug probe back in 2020. Hence, Kangana’s support for Deepika in the recent case may have come as a surprise to fans of the two stars.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/kangana-ranaut-bollywood-s-bold-voice-consistently-making-headlines-with-controversial-statements-1774087136852/1774087136853"><strong>Kangana Ranaut turns 40: A look at her most controversial statements</strong></a></p><h2>Deepika and the 8-hour-shift debate</h2><p>Last year, after her exit from Spirit and the Kalki sequel, Deepika Padukone found herself in the middle of a heated debate over work shifts for actors in films. The move left the film industry divided, with many supporting Deepika while others stating that an 8-hour work shift was not possible on film sets. The makers of Kalki, while announcing Deepika’s exit from the sequel, in their statement, said that the film deserves a higher level of "commitment."&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rashmika-mandanna-deepika-padukone-sai-pallavi-actresses-taking-over-2026-with-back-to-back-releases-1775648419895">Rashmika Mandanna to Deepika Padukone: Actresses with back-to-back releases</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Deepika, meanwhile, has two major films in her kitty. She will be first seen in Atlee's Raaka opposite Allu Arjun. She also has a role in Shah Rukh Khan's King. Kangana, on the other hand, was last seen in Emergency, where she portrayed Indira Gandhi. The actor will soon make her international debut in a horror-drama film titled Blessed Be the Evil.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has backed Deepika Padukone's demand for 8-hour work shift on film sets. Kangana said in an interview that Deepika's demand was justified as she had earned her space in the film industry. 

Kangana Ranaut has spoken in support of actress Deepika Padukone and her demand for an 8-hour workday. In 2025, Deepika exited two major films after the makers did not adhere to her demand for an 8-hour work shift. Deepika’s exit led to a widespread debate across the film industry over work hours on film sets. Now, actress-turned-MP Kangana Ranaut has weighed in on the debate and even backed Deepika. In a new podcast, Kangana said Deepika has ‘earned’ the right to demand that as the top-most actress and a mother. Kangana Ranaut backs Deepika Padukone Last year, Deepika had exited from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, reportedly over her demand to work only 8 hours in a day since she is now a mother. The actor later also left the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, reportedly for the same reason. Deepika's demand was met with mixed reactions, with many calling it logical, while others argued that it was impractical in the film industry. Kangana recently appeared on a podcast for ANI and talked about how work-life balance evolves for people over time and with experience. Also read: Deepika Padukone hits back at ‘silence' buzz over Dhurandhar 2 success: 'I watched it way before any..' On the work hours debate, Kangana said, “I don't think there should be an issue created out of this because if you see where she (Deepika Padukone) is coming from, she has earned that place. She has a daughter; she's a mother now and the top-most actress. If today she is keen to work for eight hours, she has earned it.” Kangana then recounted a conversation she had with Deepika when they both were younger and working 12-14 hours on film sets. Admitting that those times have changed, Kangana said, “Deepika and I, when we were together, she said that they were working on Imtiaz's film or something. She said, 'We have a 12-hour shift.' In response, I said that I work for only 10 hours. She's like, you know, that's amazing. So there was a time when we wouldn't settle for anything less than 12-14 hours because we were ferocious. We wanted it. We were at it. We were going for it. We wanted to be successful and wanted all these things. Let me just conclude it with this. You know, when you're new, you're coming up, and you are replaceable. Your place is different. She (Deepika), being where she is, she's a mother. She's got a family to look after.” Also read: Aditya Dhar’s ‘18-hour shift’ comment goes viral: Fans call it a dig at Deepika It should be noted that Kangana has mostly been critical of Deepika publicly. The two actresses have had a long-standing cold war owing to Kangana’s criticism of Deepika over multiple issues, including who was more deserving of acting awards. Kangana was also critical of Deepika when she was called in for questioning over the drug probe back in 2020. Hence, Kangana’s support for Deepika in the recent case may have come as a surprise to fans of the two stars. Also read: Kangana Ranaut turns 40: A look at her most controversial statements Deepika and the 8-hour-shift debate Last year, after her exit from Spirit and the Kalki sequel, Deepika Padukone found herself in the middle of a heated debate over work shifts for actors in films. The move left the film industry divided, with many supporting Deepika while others stating that an 8-hour work shift was not possible on film sets. The makers of Kalki, while announcing Deepika’s exit from the sequel, in their statement, said that the film deserves a higher level of "commitment." Also read: Rashmika Mandanna to Deepika Padukone: Actresses with back-to-back releases Deepika, meanwhile, has two major films in her kitty. She will be first seen in Atlee's Raaka opposite Allu Arjun. She also has a role in Shah Rukh Khan's King. Kangana, on the other hand, was last seen in Emergency, where she portrayed Indira Gandhi. The actor will soon make her international debut in a horror-drama film titled Blessed Be the Evil.

<p>Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has backed Deepika Padukone's demand for 8-hour work shift on film sets. Kangana said in an interview that Deepika's demand was justified as she had earned her space in the film industry.&nbsp;</p>

Kangana Ranaut supports Deepika Padukone’s demand for an 8-hour work shift: She is the top-most actress, she has earned that space

<p>Actor Kangana Ranaut has been busy with her political career lately. However, she might be planning a comeback to acting, and this time, reportedly, she is set to step back into the role of Rani in Queen 2, the sequel to her highly acclaimed 2014 film.</p><p><br>Directed by Vikas Bahl, the original film also starred Rajkummar Rao and Lisa Haydon in supporting roles. Upon its release, the movie earned widespread acclaim for its story, Kangana’s performance, and its refreshing female-led narrative centred on self-discovery and personal growth.</p><h2><br>Is Kangana Ranaut returning as Rani in Queen 2?</h2><p>It seems that the long-discussed sequel is finally taking shape. According to Mid-Day, the film is gaining momentum. Bahl is expected to return to the director’s chair to tell a new story with a similar theme of self-discovery. Kangana Ranaut will reportedly return in the lead role; however, it is not yet confirmed whether she will reprise her role as Rani or play an entirely new character.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/bombay-hc-dismisses-anita-advani-s-plea-a-look-at-her-long-running-legal-way-to-prove-relationship-with-rajesh-khanna-1775044490911">Bombay HC dismisses Anita Advani’s plea: A look at her long-running legal case</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>No official confirmation has been made as of now.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Queen 2 is expected to go on floors by the end of April. The sequel will not be a continuation of the 2014 film but will instead present a completely new story centred around a protagonist travelling across India. While maintaining themes of self-discovery and self-reliance, the narrative will take a fresh direction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A source revealed, “In Queen 2, Kangana’s Rani will be a city girl unlike the small-town girl in the original. She will be smart, strong, and quirky, but a plot point will send her on the road of self-discovery. It will show how she conquers life through her individuality, self-realisation, and courage. While the first one saw her travelling to Paris and Amsterdam alone, this journey will take her across cities in India.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read</strong>: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ranjith-sexual-harassment-case-why-malayalam-filmmaker-has-been-remanded-to-14-day-judicial-custody-1775044578855">Filmmaker Ranjith remanded to 14-day judicial custody in sexual harassment case</a></p><h2>Who all will be returning for the sequel?&nbsp;</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Ranaut, the familiar faces from the original film, including Rajkummar Rao and Lisa Haydon, will not return in the sequel. It has also been reported that the director has chosen several theatre actors for supporting roles in the second instalment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On when and where the movie is going to go on floors, the sources said that the shooting will start in Mumbai. &nbsp;The source added, “The unit will kick off the project in a Mumbai studio, where a set reflecting a North Indian city and another depicting the protagonist’s home will be built. After the Mumbai leg, they will move to other metro cities. The film will be completed in a start-to-finish schedule of three months.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The sequel is being produced by Bahl under his own banner. In addition to directing, he will also serve as the film’s writer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kangana was last seen in the 2025 release Emergency.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Directed by Vikas Bahl, Queen, starring Kangana Ranaut, is one of the best female-led films ever produced in Bollywood. Released in 2013, the movie was a huge hit. 

Actor Kangana Ranaut has been busy with her political career lately. However, she might be planning a comeback to acting, and this time, reportedly, she is set to step back into the role of Rani in Queen 2, the sequel to her highly acclaimed 2014 film. Directed by Vikas Bahl, the original film also starred Rajkummar Rao and Lisa Haydon in supporting roles. Upon its release, the movie earned widespread acclaim for its story, Kangana’s performance, and its refreshing female-led narrative centred on self-discovery and personal growth. Is Kangana Ranaut returning as Rani in Queen 2? It seems that the long-discussed sequel is finally taking shape. According to Mid-Day, the film is gaining momentum. Bahl is expected to return to the director’s chair to tell a new story with a similar theme of self-discovery. Kangana Ranaut will reportedly return in the lead role; however, it is not yet confirmed whether she will reprise her role as Rani or play an entirely new character. Also read: Bombay HC dismisses Anita Advani’s plea: A look at her long-running legal case No official confirmation has been made as of now. Queen 2 is expected to go on floors by the end of April. The sequel will not be a continuation of the 2014 film but will instead present a completely new story centred around a protagonist travelling across India. While maintaining themes of self-discovery and self-reliance, the narrative will take a fresh direction. A source revealed, “In Queen 2, Kangana’s Rani will be a city girl unlike the small-town girl in the original. She will be smart, strong, and quirky, but a plot point will send her on the road of self-discovery. It will show how she conquers life through her individuality, self-realisation, and courage. While the first one saw her travelling to Paris and Amsterdam alone, this journey will take her across cities in India.” Also read: Filmmaker Ranjith remanded to 14-day judicial custody in sexual harassment case Who all will be returning for the sequel? Apart from Ranaut, the familiar faces from the original film, including Rajkummar Rao and Lisa Haydon, will not return in the sequel. It has also been reported that the director has chosen several theatre actors for supporting roles in the second instalment. On when and where the movie is going to go on floors, the sources said that the shooting will start in Mumbai. The source added, “The unit will kick off the project in a Mumbai studio, where a set reflecting a North Indian city and another depicting the protagonist’s home will be built. After the Mumbai leg, they will move to other metro cities. The film will be completed in a start-to-finish schedule of three months.” The sequel is being produced by Bahl under his own banner. In addition to directing, he will also serve as the film’s writer. Kangana was last seen in the 2025 release Emergency.

<p>Directed by Vikas Bahl, Queen, starring Kangana Ranaut, is one of the best female-led films ever produced in Bollywood. Released in 2013, the movie was a huge hit.&nbsp;</p>

Is Kangana Ranaut set to return as Rani in Queen 2? Here's what new report says

<p>Kangana Ranaut turned 40 on March 23. The actor-turned-politician celebrated her day with her family and paid a visit to PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The BJP MP shared glimpses of the meeting on social media for her fans.</p><h2>Kangana Ranaut meets PM Modi</h2><p>The actress was accompanied by her family, including sister Rangoli Ranaut and brother Akshit Ranaut. Alongside posting the photos, she shared that the interaction was special as she received guidance from the PM.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/happy-birthday-kangana-ranaut-a-look-at-her-net-worth-career-films-and-political-journey-1774251645912"><strong>Happy birthday, Kangana Ranaut! How rich is the Tanu Weds Manu actor</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to Instagram, she expressed her gratitude and wrote, "Got time and guidance of Honorable Prime Minister along with family today. It has been a memorable birthday for me."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One of the images from the visit featured the actress receiving a bouquet from the Prime Minister, while her family posed for the photo. Another slide captured the Ranaut family sharing a warm and cordial exchange.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/what-s-the-hera-pheri-3-controversy-producer-vijay-kumar-alleges-firoz-nadiadwala-is-stalling-the-legal-case-1774265202556"><strong>Hera Pheri 3 controversy: Producer alleges Firoz Nadiadwala is stalling the case</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What caught the eyes of the netizens was her brother holding a traditional brass wall frame depicting the Dashavatara.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the visit, Ranaut chose a formal style and wore a white embroidered saree.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-on-my-birthday-i-saw-the-horrors-of-26-11-here-s-why-arjun-rampal-calls-dhurandhar-his-revenge-1774257926030"><strong>Here's why Arjun Rampal calls Dhurandhar his revenge</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/happy-birthday-kangana-ranaut-a-look-at-her-net-worth-career-films-and-political-journey-1774251645912"><strong>Happy birthday, Kangana Ranaut! How rich is the Tanu Weds Manu actor</strong></a></p><h2>Fans reactions</h2><p>As soon as the post surfaced, fans flooded the comment section with birthday wishes. One user wrote, "Congratulations on a beautiful and memorable birthday!" "Finally your dream comes true.. you meet him personally and this is the best birthday gift ever for you!! Happy Birthday My all time QUEEN," wrote another. "Happy Birthday! This is such an inspiring milestone for you and your family," read one comment. "Some moments feel like history, but this one feels like legacy being acknowledged in real time. Grace met power here-and the frame will remember it longer than words ever could," another user said.</p><h2>About Kangana Ranaut's upcoming projects</h2><p>The actress was last seen in <i>Emergency </i>(2025), a movie based on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In addition to her political work, she is reportedly preparing for <i>Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, </i>a project inspired by the bravery shown by medical staff during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Kangana Ranaut is celebrating her 40th birthday. On Monday, she visited PM Modi along with her family. She shared glimpses of her meeting on social media. Read on to know more.

Kangana Ranaut turned 40 on March 23. The actor-turned-politician celebrated her day with her family and paid a visit to PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The BJP MP shared glimpses of the meeting on social media for her fans. Kangana Ranaut meets PM Modi The actress was accompanied by her family, including sister Rangoli Ranaut and brother Akshit Ranaut. Alongside posting the photos, she shared that the interaction was special as she received guidance from the PM. Also Read: Happy birthday, Kangana Ranaut! How rich is the Tanu Weds Manu actor Taking to Instagram, she expressed her gratitude and wrote, "Got time and guidance of Honorable Prime Minister along with family today. It has been a memorable birthday for me." One of the images from the visit featured the actress receiving a bouquet from the Prime Minister, while her family posed for the photo. Another slide captured the Ranaut family sharing a warm and cordial exchange. Also Read: Hera Pheri 3 controversy: Producer alleges Firoz Nadiadwala is stalling the case What caught the eyes of the netizens was her brother holding a traditional brass wall frame depicting the Dashavatara. For the visit, Ranaut chose a formal style and wore a white embroidered saree. Also Read: Here's why Arjun Rampal calls Dhurandhar his revenge

<p>Kangana Ranaut is celebrating her 40th birthday. On Monday, she visited PM Modi along with her family. She shared glimpses of her meeting on social media. Read on to know more.</p>

Kangana Ranaut celebrates her 40th birthday with PM Modi | See pics

Actor and BJP Leader, Kangana Ranaut turned 40. Known for movies like Tanu Weds Manu, Thalaivii, Manikarnika, Fashion, and more, she started her acting career in 2006. Read on to find out her net worth and more.



<p>Actor and BJP Leader, Kangana Ranaut turned 40. Known for movies like Tanu Weds Manu, Thalaivii, Manikarnika, Fashion, and more, she started her acting career in 2006. Read on to find out her net worth and more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Happy birthday, Kangana Ranaut! How rich is the Tanu Weds Manu actor

Kangana Ranaut turned 40 on March 23. An actor and a member of the Lok Sabha, she often creates buzz with her bold statements. From her political thoughts to exposing Bollywood insiders,  here are some of the actress's most controversial statements.

<p>Kangana Ranaut turned 40 on March 23. An actor and a member of the Lok Sabha, she often creates buzz with her bold statements. From her political thoughts to exposing Bollywood insiders, &nbsp;here are some of the actress's most controversial statements.</p>

Kangana Ranaut turns 40: A look at her most controversial statements

<p>Taapsee Pannu is currently basking in the attention surrounding her recent film, Assi, which was released in theatres on February 20, 2026. The hard-hitting courtroom drama has opened to mixed reviews. While promoting the movie, Pannu recently addressed her long-standing feud with Kangana Ranaut, saying she is open to friendship.</p><h2>Tapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut's long-standing feud</h2><p>The feud between Pannu and Kangana Ranaut began in 2019, which stemmed from public criticisms by Kangana and her sister Rangoli Chandel, labelling the Tappad actress as a "sasti copy" (cheap imitation), "she-man," and "B-grade" actress amid the nepotism fight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/assi-trailer-out-taapsee-pannu-plays-a-fierce-lawyer-in-anubhav-sinha-s-courtroom-drama-1770214058009"><strong>Assi trailer out! Taapsee Pannu plays a fierce lawyer in Anubhav</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a recent conversation with YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra, the actress was asked about the dispute between her and Ranaut. Dismissing the reports of a rift with the actress, Panny said that she never fought.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>‘’A fight happens when two people clash. I never clashed. You tell me, have I ever said even a single line against her? Her sister called me a ‘cheap copy.’ She said that since I don’t earn as much money here, that makes me cheap. If she is such a brilliant actress, I have no problem being called her copy. You can take out any statement of mine. I haven’t said anything against her,” Pannu said.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/assi-vs-do-deewane-seher-mein-box-office-collection-who-s-leading-on-day-one-breakdown-of-latest-earnings-1771640320466"><strong>Assi vs Do Deewane Seher Mein box office collection: Who's leading on day one? Breakdown of latest earnings</strong></a></p><h2>Tapsee Pannu's call on nepotism</h2><p>Kangana and Taapsee both come from outside the film industry, and there have been several debates about nepotism. When asked if their long-standing feud gave an extra benefit to the star kids, Taapsee stated, "I don’t know about them, but someone or the other must have benefited in some way. As I said, from my side, there was never any fight. But I do feel that someone must have gained from it."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/assi-review-anubhav-sinha-delivers-unsettling-realism-with-kani-kusruti-taapsee-pannu-1771582735605"><strong>Assi review: Anubhav Sinha delivers unsettling realism with Kani Kusruti, Taapsee Pannu</strong></a></p>

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<h2>About Assi</h2><p>The legal and courtroom-focused drama is directed by Anubhav Sinha. It features Pannu as Advocate Raavi, alongside Manoj Pahwa and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. The movie centres on Raavi, a fearless lawyer who fights for justice in a case of sexual assault, combating a corrupt system, patriarchy, and a society that often overlooks such crimes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>WION's review of Assi</h2><p><i>WION's </i>Nikita Toppo wrote in her review, "Assi brings out a harrowing and unsettling story that is gripping for sure. It is not an easy watch, and the performances of the actors are overall on point. However, while trying to address too many issues, including justice, trauma, parenting, and vigilantism, Anubhav Sinha’s film diverts from its original intention. But despite its flaws, Assi has the potential to keep the viewers stuck to their seats till the end."</p>

Taapsee Pannu is currently making headlines for her recent courtroom drama, Assi, released in cinemas on 20th Feb. While promoting her recent movie, the actress has talked about her long-standing feud with Kangana Ranaut, who once labelled her as a "B-grade."

Taapsee Pannu is currently basking in the attention surrounding her recent film, Assi, which was released in theatres on February 20, 2026. The hard-hitting courtroom drama has opened to mixed reviews. While promoting the movie, Pannu recently addressed her long-standing feud with Kangana Ranaut, saying she is open to friendship. Tapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut's long-standing feud The feud between Pannu and Kangana Ranaut began in 2019, which stemmed from public criticisms by Kangana and her sister Rangoli Chandel, labelling the Tappad actress as a "sasti copy" (cheap imitation), "she-man," and "B-grade" actress amid the nepotism fight. Also Read: Assi trailer out! Taapsee Pannu plays a fierce lawyer in Anubhav In a recent conversation with YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra, the actress was asked about the dispute between her and Ranaut. Dismissing the reports of a rift with the actress, Panny said that she never fought. ‘’A fight happens when two people clash. I never clashed. You tell me, have I ever said even a single line against her? Her sister called me a ‘cheap copy.’ She said that since I don’t earn as much money here, that makes me cheap. If she is such a brilliant actress, I have no problem being called her copy. You can take out any statement of mine. I haven’t said anything against her,” Pannu said. Also Read: Assi vs Do Deewane Seher Mein box office collection: Who's leading on day one? Breakdown of latest earnings Tapsee Pannu's call on nepotism Kangana and Taapsee both come from outside the film industry, and there have been several debates about nepotism. When asked if their long-standing feud gave an extra benefit to the star kids, Taapsee stated, "I don’t know about them, but someone or the other must have benefited in some way. As I said, from my side, there was never any fight. But I do feel that someone must have gained from it." Also Read: Assi review: Anubhav Sinha delivers unsettling realism with Kani Kusruti, Taapsee Pannu

<p>Taapsee Pannu is currently making headlines for her recent courtroom drama, Assi, released in cinemas on 20th Feb. While promoting her recent movie, the actress has talked about her long-standing feud with Kangana Ranaut, who once labelled her as a "B-grade."</p>

Taapsee Pannu breaks silence on long-standing feud with Kangana Ranaut, 'I never clashed'

Besides her acting career, Kangana Ranaut has successfully shifted the focus to her appearances in the Indian Parliament as a Member of Parliament, redefining political fashion.

<p>Beyond her acting, and her controversial comments, Kangana Ranaut has successfully shifted the focus to her appearances in the Indian Parliament, redefining political fashion.</p>

Kangana Ranaut’s parliament saree game is unmissable: 5 looks you can recreate

<p>AR Rahman has found himself in hot water after he called Vicky Kaushal's film Chhaava “divisive” and explained why he has received less work in Bollywood over the past eight years, citing a change in the dynamics of the Hindi film industry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His comments triggered a controversy online, with celebrities and netizens reacting to them. Amid all this, actress and MP Kangana Ranaut reacted to his words, sharing how he refused to meet her and called her movie Emergency a propaganda film.<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>Kangana Ranaut slams AR Rahman, reveals why he refused to work on Chhaava</h2><p>After Rahman's comments went viral, Kangana slammed the music maestro and his interview with BBC.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing a screenshot from the interview, the Queen actress wrote,“Dear @arrahman ji, I face so much prejudice and partiality in the film industry because I support a saffron party yet I must say I have not come across a man more prejudiced and hateful than you.” &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further, Kangana added that Rahman refused to meet her over Emergency and was told how she was told that he didn't want to be part of a propaganda movie.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She added, “I desperately wanted to narrate my directorial Emergency to you. Forget narration, you even refused to meet me. I was told you don't want to be part of a propaganda film. Ironically, Emergency was called a masterpiece by all critics. Even opposition party leaders sent me fan leaders appreciating the film for its balanced and compassionate approach but you are blinded by your hate. I feel sorry for you #emergency.”</p><h2>What has Rahman said on Chhaava?</h2><p>The controversy sparked after Rehman commented on Vicky's film, on which he had worked as a&nbsp;</p><p>music composer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking about the movie that is based on the life of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.</p><p>"It is a divisive film. I think it cashed in on divisiveness, but I think the core of it is to show bravery," Rahman said, adding that he had even questioned the director about why he was chosen for the project. “I asked him, 'Why do you need me for this film?' and he said, ‘We need only you for this.’”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further added,"It is an enjoyable film, but definitely people are smarter than that. Do you think people are going to get influenced by movies? They have something called an internal conscience, which knows what the truth is and what manipulation is."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Kangana Ranaut has shared how AR Rahman refused to work on her movie Emergency, which was based on the Indian Emergency of 1975-1977, claiming that she was told that he didn't want to work in any propaganda film. 

AR Rahman has found himself in hot water after he called Vicky Kaushal's film Chhaava “divisive” and explained why he has received less work in Bollywood over the past eight years, citing a change in the dynamics of the Hindi film industry. His comments triggered a controversy online, with celebrities and netizens reacting to them. Amid all this, actress and MP Kangana Ranaut reacted to his words, sharing how he refused to meet her and called her movie Emergency a propaganda film. Kangana Ranaut slams AR Rahman, reveals why he refused to work on Chhaava After Rahman's comments went viral, Kangana slammed the music maestro and his interview with BBC. Sharing a screenshot from the interview, the Queen actress wrote,“Dear @arrahman ji, I face so much prejudice and partiality in the film industry because I support a saffron party yet I must say I have not come across a man more prejudiced and hateful than you.” Further, Kangana added that Rahman refused to meet her over Emergency and was told how she was told that he didn't want to be part of a propaganda movie. She added, “I desperately wanted to narrate my directorial Emergency to you. Forget narration, you even refused to meet me. I was told you don't want to be part of a propaganda film. Ironically, Emergency was called a masterpiece by all critics. Even opposition party leaders sent me fan leaders appreciating the film for its balanced and compassionate approach but you are blinded by your hate. I feel sorry for you #emergency.” What has Rahman said on Chhaava? The controversy sparked after Rehman commented on Vicky's film, on which he had worked as a music composer. Speaking about the movie that is based on the life of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. "It is a divisive film. I think it cashed in on divisiveness, but I think the core of it is to show bravery," Rahman said, adding that he had even questioned the director about why he was chosen for the project. “I asked him, 'Why do you need me for this film?' and he said, ‘We need only you for this.’” He further added,"It is an enjoyable film, but definitely people are smarter than that. Do you think people are going to get influenced by movies? They have something called an internal conscience, which knows what the truth is and what manipulation is."

<p>Kangana Ranaut has shared how AR Rahman refused to work on her movie Emergency, which was based on the Indian Emergency of 1975-1977, claiming that she was told that he didn't want to work in any propaganda film.&nbsp;</p>

Kangana Ranaut reveals AR Rahman refused to work in Emergency, called it a ‘propaganda film’

<p>BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s attack on the Centre over the ongoing SIR (Special Intensive Revision) exercise and compared the problem of illegal immigration to cancer. Kangana insisted that the people of the country overwhelmingly support efforts to remove illegal entrants from the electoral system, as it is essential for national integrity and security. &nbsp;Reacting to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s attack, Kangana said, “The country is not going to be deterred by such threats, and the entire country wants sanitisation from these infiltrators. Just like cancer in the body, the entire country wants to remove infiltrators,” the Mandi MP told reporters after attending the Constitution Day event at the Old Parliament building in New Delhi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Addressing an anti-SIR rally in Bongaon against the SIR exercise, CM Mamata Banerjee had said, “PM Modi got votes in 2024 as per the same list. If your name gets deleted, the Central government should also be deleted. Why is SIR being conducted in such a hurry?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-s-efforts-to-reset-ties-with-kabul-failed-completely-says-khawaja-asif-calls-taliban-a-ragtag-group-1764159393642"><strong>Pak’s efforts to reset ties with Kabul ‘failed completely’, says Khawaja Asif, calls Taliban a ‘ragtag’ group</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">VIDEO | Delhi: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut (<a href="https://twitter.com/KanganaTeam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KanganaTeam</a>) on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee&#39;s remark, says, &quot;The nation is not going to be afraid of such threats... the entire nation wants these infiltrators to be sanitised. These infiltrators are same as cancer in body.&quot;<br><br>(Full video… <a href="https://t.co/R5RtPBIKkj">pic.twitter.com/R5RtPBIKkj</a></p>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1993580291445998060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>‘SIR will identify fake voters, infiltrators, and those selling voter cards’</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kangana had earlier welcomed the Election Commission’s decision to carry out the second phase of electoral roll revision, saying it would help detect infiltrators and strengthen democratic credibility.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Last month, Kangana had said that the opposition parties should not have any problem with the SIR as the exercise would weed out fake voters. “It will identify fake voters, infiltrators, and all those selling voter cards,” Kangana had said soon after the Election Commission announced the second phase of the roll revision exercise.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-no-moral-standing-india-rubbishes-pakistan-s-objection-to-dhwajarohan-at-ayodhya-ram-temple-1764162465871"><strong>‘No moral standing’: India rubbishes Pakistan’s objection to Dhwajarohan at Ayodhya Ram Temple</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Kangana hits out at Pakistan</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The BJP MP from Mandi also hit out at Pakistan over its foreign ministry’s statement on the flag-hoisting ceremony of the Ram Temple, saying the nation has “become a begging bowl”.</p><p>“Pakistan is panicking because they are sinking day by day. They have become a begging bowl, and we are the third-largest economy and will soon become the first-largest economy,” Kangana old reporters.</p>

Kangana had welcomed the Election Commission’s decision to carry out the second phase of electoral roll revision, saying it would help detect infiltrators and strengthen democratic credibility. She said the opposition should not have any problem with SIR, as it will weed out fake voters.

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s attack on the Centre over the ongoing SIR (Special Intensive Revision) exercise and compared the problem of illegal immigration to cancer. Kangana insisted that the people of the country overwhelmingly support efforts to remove illegal entrants from the electoral system, as it is essential for national integrity and security. Reacting to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s attack, Kangana said, “The country is not going to be deterred by such threats, and the entire country wants sanitisation from these infiltrators. Just like cancer in the body, the entire country wants to remove infiltrators,” the Mandi MP told reporters after attending the Constitution Day event at the Old Parliament building in New Delhi. Addressing an anti-SIR rally in Bongaon against the SIR exercise, CM Mamata Banerjee had said, “PM Modi got votes in 2024 as per the same list. If your name gets deleted, the Central government should also be deleted. Why is SIR being conducted in such a hurry?” Also Read: Pak’s efforts to reset ties with Kabul ‘failed completely’, says Khawaja Asif, calls Taliban a ‘ragtag’ group

<p>Kangana had welcomed the Election Commission’s decision to carry out the second phase of electoral roll revision, saying it would help detect infiltrators and strengthen democratic credibility. She said the opposition should not have any problem with SIR, as it will weed out fake voters.</p>

‘Like cancer’: Kangana Ranaut slams Mamata over SIR, says nation wants removal of infiltrators

<p>Former Tamil Nadu Congress chief KS Alagiri's remark on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has sparked a controversy. While addressing a group of farmers in the state Alagiri told them to "slap Kangana" just like a CISF personnel did to BJP MP in Chandigarh last year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He told the farmers to slap Ranaut after they referred to her remarks on farmers made in 2020.</p><p>During the farmers' protest against the new farm laws that has now been suspended, Ranaut had comment on an elderly woman sitting at one of the agitation sites. In a social media post she had said that the woman was being paid Rs 100 to be a part of the protest after which she received severe backlash and the post had to be deleted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Yesterday, 10-15 agriculturists came to me and reported that Kangana Ranaut once told the press about agricultural women that they are working in the feeble lands... One of the reporters asked her that even though those women are working in the fields, they are very prompt and brave, and capable of achieving anything... She (Kangana Ranaut) immediately replied that if given Rs 100, they can come anywhere... I was shocked. Why is this lady, a sitting MP, criticising agricultural ladies? They come from rural India," Mr Alagiri said on Thursday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He then goes on to say that he has told the farmers to slap Ranaut if she visits Tamil Nadu just like a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable slapped her at the Chandigarh airport last year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"A few months ago, when this lady (Ms Ranaut) went to an airport, a lady police officer slapped her. The police officer said that 'wherever she goes, she abuses everyone and her words are very ugly'," Alagiri said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Ranaut responds to Alagiri</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kangana Ranaut, who is in Himachal Pradesh responded to the comments saying that there are "more people who love me," and no one can stop her from visiting any place.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She also referred to her film 'Thalaivii', plays the role of former chief minister of the state Jayalalitha, saying that she received great response from the people of the state, which is an indicator of her acceptance there.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Alagiri goes on to say that he has told the farmers to slap Ranaut if she visits Tamil Nadu just like a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable slapped her at the Chandigarh airport.

Former Tamil Nadu Congress chief KS Alagiri's remark on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has sparked a controversy. While addressing a group of farmers in the state Alagiri told them to "slap Kangana" just like a CISF personnel did to BJP MP in Chandigarh last year. He told the farmers to slap Ranaut after they referred to her remarks on farmers made in 2020. During the farmers' protest against the new farm laws that has now been suspended, Ranaut had comment on an elderly woman sitting at one of the agitation sites. In a social media post she had said that the woman was being paid Rs 100 to be a part of the protest after which she received severe backlash and the post had to be deleted. "Yesterday, 10-15 agriculturists came to me and reported that Kangana Ranaut once told the press about agricultural women that they are working in the feeble lands... One of the reporters asked her that even though those women are working in the fields, they are very prompt and brave, and capable of achieving anything... She (Kangana Ranaut) immediately replied that if given Rs 100, they can come anywhere... I was shocked. Why is this lady, a sitting MP, criticising agricultural ladies? They come from rural India," Mr Alagiri said on Thursday. He then goes on to say that he has told the farmers to slap Ranaut if she visits Tamil Nadu just like a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable slapped her at the Chandigarh airport last year. "A few months ago, when this lady (Ms Ranaut) went to an airport, a lady police officer slapped her. The police officer said that 'wherever she goes, she abuses everyone and her words are very ugly'," Alagiri said. Ranaut responds to Alagiri Kangana Ranaut, who is in Himachal Pradesh responded to the comments saying that there are "more people who love me," and no one can stop her from visiting any place. She also referred to her film 'Thalaivii', plays the role of former chief minister of the state Jayalalitha, saying that she received great response from the people of the state, which is an indicator of her acceptance there.

<p>&nbsp;Alagiri goes on to say that he has told the farmers to slap Ranaut if she visits Tamil Nadu just like a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable slapped her at the Chandigarh airport.</p>

'Slap Kangana Ranaut', says Congress leader to farm workers in Tamil Nadu, Kangana responds

<p>Actress and BJP MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the world’s biggest feminist. The actress turned politician has stated that the PM&nbsp; has been working tirelessly for the causes of women without ever showing off. In a recent interview, Kangana termed PM Modi as a ‘silent feminist’.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Kangana recounts PM Modi's work on women's empowerment&nbsp;</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kangana spoke to Hauterrfly and said, “Modi ji se bada feminist mujhe nahi lagta is world mein koi hain! Ek toh wo jaise hi pehle aaye yaha jo samasya hain toilet ki, sabse pehle aake hi unhone wo banwaye… toh logo ne kaha ki kya gusalkhana banwa rahe ho? Unhone sabse pehle woh kaam kiya! Phir dusra kaam unhone gas-chulhe diye, ki woh pehle toh lakdi laye phir khana banaye? Phir unke account khulwaye… Phir unka reservation kiya (He is the biggest feminist in the world. The first thing he did after he came to power was to make toilets, and everyone else wondered what he was doing… then he gave them a gas oven so that the women would not have to cut the wood and then make food. Then he made them open bank accounts, then gave them reservations in politics).”</p><h2>PM Modi is a ‘silent feminist’</h2><p>She continued, “Aise anginat kaam… I don't want to make it preachy but mujhe lagta hain unse jyada bada feminist maine toh life main nahi dekha. Uske upar se kabhi ye cheez nahi dikhana ki haan hum bohot bade feminist hain. He is a silent feminist (There are so many things, he is truly the biggest feminist I have seen. Also, he has never shown off that he has done these many things for women).”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kangana Ranaut contested on BJP ticket and won the Lok Sabha elections 2024 from the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh. She was last seen in Emergency, a film that she directed and featured in as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As far as her work in Bollywood is concerned, she was last seen in the film Emergency, which she also directed.</p>

Actress and BJP MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the world’s biggest feminist.

Actress and BJP MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the world’s biggest feminist. The actress turned politician has stated that the PM has been working tirelessly for the causes of women without ever showing off. In a recent interview, Kangana termed PM Modi as a ‘silent feminist’. Kangana recounts PM Modi's work on women's empowerment Kangana spoke to Hauterrfly and said, “Modi ji se bada feminist mujhe nahi lagta is world mein koi hain! Ek toh wo jaise hi pehle aaye yaha jo samasya hain toilet ki, sabse pehle aake hi unhone wo banwaye… toh logo ne kaha ki kya gusalkhana banwa rahe ho? Unhone sabse pehle woh kaam kiya! Phir dusra kaam unhone gas-chulhe diye, ki woh pehle toh lakdi laye phir khana banaye? Phir unke account khulwaye… Phir unka reservation kiya (He is the biggest feminist in the world. The first thing he did after he came to power was to make toilets, and everyone else wondered what he was doing… then he gave them a gas oven so that the women would not have to cut the wood and then make food. Then he made them open bank accounts, then gave them reservations in politics).” PM Modi is a ‘silent feminist’ She continued, “Aise anginat kaam… I don't want to make it preachy but mujhe lagta hain unse jyada bada feminist maine toh life main nahi dekha. Uske upar se kabhi ye cheez nahi dikhana ki haan hum bohot bade feminist hain. He is a silent feminist (There are so many things, he is truly the biggest feminist I have seen. Also, he has never shown off that he has done these many things for women).” Kangana Ranaut contested on BJP ticket and won the Lok Sabha elections 2024 from the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh. She was last seen in Emergency, a film that she directed and featured in as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. As far as her work in Bollywood is concerned, she was last seen in the film Emergency, which she also directed.

<p>Actress and BJP MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the world’s biggest feminist.</p>

Kangana Ranaut calls PM Narendra Modi the ‘biggest feminist in the world’

<p>Kangana Ranaut has found a fan in actor and Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan. The Telugu star was recently seen in Hari Hara Veera Mallu. The actor is famous for not taking part in film promotions. However, recently, the actors spoke to a website and even answered a quick round of rapid fire. The actor picked Kangana Ranaut as his ideal co-star over other Bollywood stars like Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt. Kangana has now reacted to the viral video.&nbsp;</p><h2>Pawan picks Kangana over other Bollywood actresses&nbsp;</h2><p>During the rapid-fire round, Pawan was asked if he would rather act with Alia Bhatt or Deepika Padukone. Calling it a ‘difficult choice’, he picked both. When asked between Alia, Deepika, and Kriti Sanon, Pawan smiled and picked all three. When asked to choose between Alia, Deepika, Kriti, and Kiara Advani, Pawan seemed to make up his mind while picking Kriti.</p>

<p>Pawan was then asked if he would rather work with Kriti or Kangana Ranaut, and he answered Kangana. He also picked Kangana when asked to choose between her and Priyanka Chopra. When it came to Kareena Kapoor and Kangana, Pawan said it depended on the film. The actor added, “I still feel…looking at how she portrayed Indira Gandhi (in Emergency), I think I should go with the stronger person, Kangana Ranaut.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The video was widely circulated on social media and caught Kangana’s attention too. The actress reshared it on her Instagram stories with a folded hands emoji.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The only female actor who managed to beat Kangana as Pawan’s favourite potential co-star was his brother Chiranjeevi’s Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari co-star, the late Sridevi. When asked to choose between Kangana and Sridevi, Pawan replied with a smile, “This one, Sridevi, of course.”</p><h2>Kangana Ranaut’s recent project</h2><p>The actress who made her debut in 2006 in Anurag Basu’s Gangster has acted in only one Telugu film so far in her career. Kangana starred opposite Prabhas in Ek Niranjan in 2009. The actress was last seen in Emergency, which was released earlier this year. Kangana directed and produced the film and featured as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film. Kangana was elected to the Lok Sabha from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, in the 2024 General Elections.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Pawan, who was last seen in the 2023 film Bro, was seen in Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which was released in theatres last week in all south Indian languages. The film has yet to be released in Hindi.</p>

Pawan Kalyan recently answered a few quick rapid-fire questions around who would be his ideal co-star among a bevvy of Bollywood beuaties. The Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM chose Kangana over names like Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, and Kareena Kapoor. 

Kangana Ranaut has found a fan in actor and Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan. The Telugu star was recently seen in Hari Hara Veera Mallu. The actor is famous for not taking part in film promotions. However, recently, the actors spoke to a website and even answered a quick round of rapid fire. The actor picked Kangana Ranaut as his ideal co-star over other Bollywood stars like Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt. Kangana has now reacted to the viral video. Pawan picks Kangana over other Bollywood actresses During the rapid-fire round, Pawan was asked if he would rather act with Alia Bhatt or Deepika Padukone. Calling it a ‘difficult choice’, he picked both. When asked between Alia, Deepika, and Kriti Sanon, Pawan smiled and picked all three. When asked to choose between Alia, Deepika, Kriti, and Kiara Advani, Pawan seemed to make up his mind while picking Kriti.

<p>Pawan Kalyan recently answered a few quick rapid-fire questions around who would be his ideal co-star among a bevvy of Bollywood beuaties. The Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM chose Kangana over names like Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, and Kareena Kapoor.&nbsp;</p>

Kangana Ranaut reacts as Pawan Kalyan chooses her over Priyanka, Kareena as his ideal co-star

<p>A devastating cloudburst tore through Talwara village in Parwara panchayat of Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district earlier this week, probably wiping out an entire family of three, &nbsp;leaving a 10-month-old baby girl as the sole survivor. The infant, Neetika Devi, was found alone in her home by a neighbour, Prem Singh, hours after the disaster struck. Her father, Ramesh Kumar (31), who had rushed out to divert the gushing water, his body was later recovered from the debris. Mother, Radha Devi (24), and grandmother, Purnu Devi (59), who went out searching for him, remain missing. Search operations are still underway.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Neetika is now in the care of her aunt. “The baby is with us,” Ramesh’s cousin Balwant told PTI, adding that the sub-divisional magistrate has assured a bank account will be opened in the child's name for public contributions. Authorities have also extended Rs. 25,000 in immediate financial aid to her guardians.</p><h2><strong>Widespread Destruction Across Mandi</strong></h2><p>The cloudburst was one of ten similar incidents across Mandi, areas such as Pawara, Thunag, Baidshad, Kanda and Murad were badly affected. So far, 14 deaths have been confirmed and 31 people remain missing, across the Mandi district. Roads, bridges, water supply schemes and power infrastructure have been severely damaged. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 248 roads in Mandi and 489 power transformers statewide are out of service. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), the estimated losses due to the rains so far stand at around Rs 566 crore, though the chief minister maintained the figure was close to Rs 700 crore as data was still being compiled.</p><h2><strong>Rescue and Relief Underway</strong></h2><p>Rescue operations are ongoing with support from NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, police and the army. Over 300 people, including 278 from Mandi, have been evacuated so far. Authorities have urged residents to avoid vulnerable areas and issued warnings for further heavy rainfall and flash floods. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a special relief package for rebuilding homes, and compensation for livestock losses.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The infant, Neetika Devi, was found alone in her home by a neighbour, Prem Singh, hours after the disaster struck. 

A devastating cloudburst tore through Talwara village in Parwara panchayat of Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district earlier this week, probably wiping out an entire family of three, leaving a 10-month-old baby girl as the sole survivor. The infant, Neetika Devi, was found alone in her home by a neighbour, Prem Singh, hours after the disaster struck. Her father, Ramesh Kumar (31), who had rushed out to divert the gushing water, his body was later recovered from the debris. Mother, Radha Devi (24), and grandmother, Purnu Devi (59), who went out searching for him, remain missing. Search operations are still underway. Neetika is now in the care of her aunt. “The baby is with us,” Ramesh’s cousin Balwant told PTI, adding that the sub-divisional magistrate has assured a bank account will be opened in the child's name for public contributions. Authorities have also extended Rs. 25,000 in immediate financial aid to her guardians. Widespread Destruction Across Mandi The cloudburst was one of ten similar incidents across Mandi, areas such as Pawara, Thunag, Baidshad, Kanda and Murad were badly affected. So far, 14 deaths have been confirmed and 31 people remain missing, across the Mandi district. Roads, bridges, water supply schemes and power infrastructure have been severely damaged. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 248 roads in Mandi and 489 power transformers statewide are out of service. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), the estimated losses due to the rains so far stand at around Rs 566 crore, though the chief minister maintained the figure was close to Rs 700 crore as data was still being compiled. Rescue and Relief Underway Rescue operations are ongoing with support from NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, police and the army. Over 300 people, including 278 from Mandi, have been evacuated so far. Authorities have urged residents to avoid vulnerable areas and issued warnings for further heavy rainfall and flash floods. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a special relief package for rebuilding homes, and compensation for livestock losses.

<p>The infant, Neetika Devi, was found alone in her home by a neighbour, Prem Singh, hours after the disaster struck.&nbsp;</p>

Cloudburst in Himachal's Mandi wipes out family, 10-month-old girl found alive by neighbours

<p>While the world may be cheering Zohran Mamdani the Democratic candidate for the New York mayor’s post, actress-turned BJP MP Kangana Ranaut doesn’t seem too impressed with him. Ranaut in a recent post on Instagram claimed Mamdani “sounds more Pakistani than Indian.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"His mother is Mira Nair, one of our best filmmakers, Padmashri , a beloved and celebrated daughter born and raised in great Bharat based in Newyork, she married Mehmood Mamdani ( Gujarati origin) a celebrated author, and obviously son is named Zohran, he sounds more Pakistani than Indian," Ms Ranaut claimed.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Whatever happened to his Hindu identity or bloodline, and now he is ready to wipe out Hinduism, wow!! It's the same story everywhere. On a different note met Mira ji on a couple of occasions. Congratulations to the parents," she added.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Ranaut isn’t the only politician who has crictised Mamdani for his alleged ‘anti-India’ stance. Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi too slammed the 33-year-old Mamdani, stating that India "doesn't need" allies like him.&nbsp;</p><p>"When Zohran Mamdani opens his mouth, Pakistan's PR team takes the day off. India doesn't need enemies with 'allies' like him shouting fiction from New York," Mr Singhvi said in a social media post.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Zohran Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor. He is the son of renowned Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani, a Ugandan author of Indian ancestry. Zohran Mamdani was declared victorious in the Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night.</p><p>He was born in Uganda's Kampala on October 18, 1991, and raised in New York City. He moved to New York</p>

While the world may be cheering Zohran Mamdani the Democratic candidate for the New York mayor’s post, actress-turned BJP MP Kangana Ranaut doesn’t seem too impressed with him. 

While the world may be cheering Zohran Mamdani the Democratic candidate for the New York mayor’s post, actress-turned BJP MP Kangana Ranaut doesn’t seem too impressed with him. Ranaut in a recent post on Instagram claimed Mamdani “sounds more Pakistani than Indian.” "His mother is Mira Nair, one of our best filmmakers, Padmashri , a beloved and celebrated daughter born and raised in great Bharat based in Newyork, she married Mehmood Mamdani ( Gujarati origin) a celebrated author, and obviously son is named Zohran, he sounds more Pakistani than Indian," Ms Ranaut claimed. "Whatever happened to his Hindu identity or bloodline, and now he is ready to wipe out Hinduism, wow!! It's the same story everywhere. On a different note met Mira ji on a couple of occasions. Congratulations to the parents," she added. Ranaut isn’t the only politician who has crictised Mamdani for his alleged ‘anti-India’ stance. Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi too slammed the 33-year-old Mamdani, stating that India "doesn't need" allies like him. "When Zohran Mamdani opens his mouth, Pakistan's PR team takes the day off. India doesn't need enemies with 'allies' like him shouting fiction from New York," Mr Singhvi said in a social media post. Zohran Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor. He is the son of renowned Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani, a Ugandan author of Indian ancestry. Zohran Mamdani was declared victorious in the Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night. He was born in Uganda's Kampala on October 18, 1991, and raised in New York City. He moved to New York

<p>While the world may be cheering Zohran Mamdani the Democratic candidate for the New York mayor’s post, actress-turned BJP MP Kangana Ranaut doesn’t seem too impressed with him.&nbsp;</p>

Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Zohran Mamdani: ‘Sounds more Pakistani than India’

<p>Kangana Ranaut has spoken out in support of Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli, who was arrested by the Kolkata Police in Gurugram, Haryana, on Friday. Panoli, a law student at Pune University, was taken into custody for posting a video in which she criticised several celebrities for their silence on Operation Sindoor.</p><h2>Arrest linked to controversial video</h2><p>The video in question was reportedly Panoli’s response to a comment from a user, possibly from Pakistan, regarding India's military retaliation following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 Indian soldiers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In her video, Panoli allegedly used strong and offensive language while criticising Bollywood personalities and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for what she saw as their lenient stance towards Pakistan. She called them out with language that drew significant backlash online.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following the criticism, Panoli deleted the video from her account and issued a public apology. However, by then, a complaint had already been filed by the Kolkata Police. Legal notices were served to both Panoli and her family members before she was arrested at her residence in Gurugram.</p><h2>Kangana speaks out in support</h2><p>Reacting to the incident, Kangana Ranaut took to Instagram to defend Panoli. The actress wrote, “I agree that Sharmishta used some unpleasant words to express herself, but those are words many youngsters use these days. She apologised for her remarks, and that should have been the end of it. There’s no need to continue harassing or bullying her. She should be released immediately.”<br>&nbsp;</p>

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Kangana Ranaut has spoken out in support of Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli, who was arrested by the Kolkata Police in Gurugram, Haryana, on Friday.

Kangana Ranaut has spoken out in support of Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli, who was arrested by the Kolkata Police in Gurugram, Haryana, on Friday. Panoli, a law student at Pune University, was taken into custody for posting a video in which she criticised several celebrities for their silence on Operation Sindoor. Arrest linked to controversial video The video in question was reportedly Panoli’s response to a comment from a user, possibly from Pakistan, regarding India's military retaliation following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 Indian soldiers. In her video, Panoli allegedly used strong and offensive language while criticising Bollywood personalities and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for what she saw as their lenient stance towards Pakistan. She called them out with language that drew significant backlash online. Following the criticism, Panoli deleted the video from her account and issued a public apology. However, by then, a complaint had already been filed by the Kolkata Police. Legal notices were served to both Panoli and her family members before she was arrested at her residence in Gurugram. Kangana speaks out in support Reacting to the incident, Kangana Ranaut took to Instagram to defend Panoli. The actress wrote, “I agree that Sharmishta used some unpleasant words to express herself, but those are words many youngsters use these days. She apologised for her remarks, and that should have been the end of it. There’s no need to continue harassing or bullying her. She should be released immediately.”

<p>Kangana Ranaut has spoken out in support of Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli, who was arrested by the Kolkata Police in Gurugram, Haryana, on Friday.</p>

Kangana Ranaut comes to influencer Sharmishta Panoli's defence, demands she be released

<p>Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut on Friday said she has resolved the long-running defamation case filed against her by veteran screenwriter-lyricist through mediation.<br><br>The actor-politician actor posted a photo with Akhtar on Instagram and said the cinema veteran was "kind and gracious" during the mediation process.<br>"Today, Javedji and I have resolved our legal matter (defamation case) through mediation. In the mediation Javed ji has been very kind and gracious, he also agreed to write songs for my next directorial," the BJP MP wrote in the caption.<br><br>Akhtar is yet to comment on the matter.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;Akhtar had claimed that Ranaut defamed and damaged his 'immaculate reputation' by dragging his name into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death in her interview with a news channel in July 2020.</p>
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Bollywood | Entertainment Kangana Ranaut on Friday said she has resolved the long-running defamation case filed against her by veteran screenwriter-lyricist through mediation.

Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut on Friday said she has resolved the long-running defamation case filed against her by veteran screenwriter-lyricist through mediation. The actor-politician actor posted a photo with Akhtar on Instagram and said the cinema veteran was "kind and gracious" during the mediation process. "Today, Javedji and I have resolved our legal matter (defamation case) through mediation. In the mediation Javed ji has been very kind and gracious, he also agreed to write songs for my next directorial," the BJP MP wrote in the caption. Akhtar is yet to comment on the matter. Kangana Instagram Story Photograph: (Instagram) Akhtar had claimed that Ranaut defamed and damaged his 'immaculate reputation' by dragging his name into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death in her interview with a news channel in July 2020. Kangana Ranaut praises arranged marriages in India, has THIS to say about Ben Affleck-JLo divorce In 2021, Ranaut hit back by filing a counter-complaint against Akhtar before a magistrate's court, alleging criminal intimidation and insult to modesty. She had claimed that during her meeting with Akhtar at his residence in 2016, he criminally intimidated her, demanding that she apologise to a co-star. Javed Akhtar turns 80, celebrates with Bachchans, Urmila Matondkar as Aamir and Farhan sing 'Dil Chahta Hai'

Kangana Ranaut, Javed Akhtar resolve defamation case

<p>Always a champion for Indian traditions and culture, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut weighed on the divorce of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.</p>
<p>The actress praised Indian culture and the concept of arranged marriages, in which parents of a girl and boy get together to orchestrate their wedding.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Kangana on Ben and JLo's divorce</strong></h2>
<p>Kangana used the example of the high-profile divorce case of Hollywood stars Jenifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. In her latest Instagram story, Kangana highlighted how one of the world&rsquo;s greatest pop stars, Jennifer Lopez, is still searching for the perfect partner in her fifties after multiple relationships. She compared their situation to Indian arranged marriages, which, she claimed, tend to last for years.</p>
<p>She wrote, &ldquo;#sundaygossip. Whenever they mock Indian marriages remind them the most intelligent/ good looking actor/filmmaker / writer, so called the hottest man on earth Ben Affleck after many children many marriages still looking for that perfect wife. So is Jennifer Lopez, self made, the richest and one of the greatest pop stars ever, still looking for that perfect person. These two are so perfect that no one is good enough for them so after many trials and tests, children and families fed up by every one&rsquo;s flaws, these two decided to be together many times. But last time they took double vows and then within few months ran in the opposite directions to save their lives, they are in their fifties and again divorced and still looking.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>Kangana Ranaut also shared her personal experience, revealing that she has spent enough time in the West to observe people constantly searching for the perfect partner, often relying on various dating apps. &ldquo;Whereas in India we get married to strangers in arranged marriages and go for walks holding hands even at 80. Never look up to western culture. Our culture is distorted a bit by many factors we must get it right and not look at west for inspiration,&rdquo; she wrote.</p>
<h2><strong>Kangana Ranaut&rsquo;s films</strong></h2>
<p>On the professional front, Kangana Ranaut&rsquo;s last film, <em>Emergency</em>, was a disaster at the box office. She will next be seen with <em>Tanu Weds Manu</em> co-star R Madhavan for her next film.</p>

Entertainment Hollywood Kangana Ranaut took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the divorce of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez as the two separated after two years of marriage.

Always a champion for Indian traditions and culture, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut weighed on the divorce of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. The actress praised Indian culture and the concept of arranged marriages, in which parents of a girl and boy get together to orchestrate their wedding. Kangana on Ben and JLo's divorce Kangana used the example of the high-profile divorce case of Hollywood stars Jenifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. In her latest Instagram story, Kangana highlighted how one of the world’s greatest pop stars, Jennifer Lopez, is still searching for the perfect partner in her fifties after multiple relationships. She compared their situation to Indian arranged marriages, which, she claimed, tend to last for years. She wrote, “#sundaygossip. Whenever they mock Indian marriages remind them the most intelligent/ good looking actor/filmmaker / writer, so called the hottest man on earth Ben Affleck after many children many marriages still looking for that perfect wife. So is Jennifer Lopez, self made, the richest and one of the greatest pop stars ever, still looking for that perfect person. These two are so perfect that no one is good enough for them so after many trials and tests, children and families fed up by every one’s flaws, these two decided to be together many times. But last time they took double vows and then within few months ran in the opposite directions to save their lives, they are in their fifties and again divorced and still looking.” Indian classics Mother India, Devdas, Jodhaa Akbar and others to be screened at Academy Museum Kangana Ranaut also shared her personal experience, revealing that she has spent enough time in the West to observe people constantly searching for the perfect partner, often relying on various dating apps. “Whereas in India we get married to strangers in arranged marriages and go for walks holding hands even at 80. Never look up to western culture. Our culture is distorted a bit by many factors we must get it right and not look at west for inspiration,” she wrote. Kangana Ranaut’s films On the professional front, Kangana Ranaut’s last film, Emergency, was a disaster at the box office. She will next be seen with Tanu Weds Manu co-star R Madhavan for her next film.

Kangana Ranaut praises arranged marriages in India, has THIS to say about Ben Affleck-JLo divorce

<p>Kangana Ranaut's much-delayed <em>Emergency</em> finally arrived in the theatres on Jan 17. However, the movie got a lukewarm start.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Directed by Ranaut, the political drama retells the story of the 21-month-long emergency period, termed the darkest period of Indian democracy.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Emergency box office&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The much-awaited movie opened much below the expected numbers. As per Sacnilk, the film collected around Rs 2.50 crore (Rs 25 million) on the first day.</p>
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<p>Despite earning decent numbers, the movie is still Kangana's biggest opening in the past five years.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Her 2023 movie <em>Tejas</em> earned Rs 1.25 crore (Rs 125 million) on the opening day. Meanwhile, her 2022 action film,&nbsp;<em>Dhaakad</em> collected around Rs 1.20 crore (Rs 12 million) on day 1 at the box office.</p>
<h2>Emergency Vs Azaad</h2>
<p>Apart from Kangana's film, another film that hit the theatres this week was Ajay Devgn's<em> Azaad.</em> The movie that marks the debut of two-star kids, Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani and Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgn, also opened up with low numbers.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Earning less than Kangana's movie, <em>Azaad</em> had earned around Rs 1.5 crore (Rs 15 million) on the first day.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>More about Emergency</h2>
<p><em>Emergency, </em>one of the first big releases of the new year, features Ranaut as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film primarily focuses on the 21-month-long emergency period, termed the darkest period of Indian democracy.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Apart from Gandhi, the movie focuses on the crucial role played by the opposition leaders back then. In the movie, Anupam Kher plays the role of Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade portrays the role of former prime minister and the co-founder of the&nbsp; BJP Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Milind Soman portrays the role of Sam Manekshaw, India&rsquo;s first Field Marshal.</p>
<h2>Emergency review</h2>
<p>Wion's film critic Shomini Sen wrote in her review of the movie, ''<span>Kangana herself is inconsistent in her performance. In some scenes, she sounds shrill when she tries to get Mrs Gandhi's high-pitched voice but is unable to maintain it throughout. In other scenes, you get flashes of her portrayal from</span><em><span>&nbsp;</span>Woh Lamhe</em><span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><em>Fashion</em><span>, when she appears to be sacred, traumatised or simply hallucinating. With multiple long closeup shots of her face throughout the film, that make the prosthetics look awful, cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata and Kangana try hard to make us believe that she indeed is the right choice to play one of the most important and perhaps controversial Indian leaders of all time. But are we convinced? Not quite,'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/emergency-movie-review-kangana-ranaut-s-indira-gandhi-emergency-film-8629311" rel="dofollow">read the full review here.</a></span></p>

Entertainment Bollywood: Emergency, one of the first big releases of the new year, features Kangana Ranaut as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. 

Kangana Ranaut's much-delayed Emergency finally arrived in the theatres on Jan 17. However, the movie got a lukewarm start. Directed by Ranaut, the political drama retells the story of the 21-month-long emergency period, termed the darkest period of Indian democracy. Emergency box office The much-awaited movie opened much below the expected numbers. As per Sacnilk, the film collected around Rs 2.50 crore (Rs 25 million) on the first day. Also read: Kareena Kapoor records statement in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, says 'intruder didn't touch jewellery' Despite earning decent numbers, the movie is still Kangana's biggest opening in the past five years. Her 2023 movie Tejas earned Rs 1.25 crore (Rs 125 million) on the opening day. Meanwhile, her 2022 action film, Dhaakad collected around Rs 1.20 crore (Rs 12 million) on day 1 at the box office. Emergency Vs Azaad Apart from Kangana's film, another film that hit the theatres this week was Ajay Devgn's Azaad. The movie that marks the debut of two-star kids, Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani and Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgn, also opened up with low numbers. Earning less than Kangana's movie, Azaad had earned around Rs 1.5 crore (Rs 15 million) on the first day. More about Emergency Emergency, one of the first big releases of the new year, features Ranaut as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film primarily focuses on the 21-month-long emergency period, termed the darkest period of Indian democracy. Also read: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh make rare public appearance for a family wedding, see pics Apart from Gandhi, the movie focuses on the crucial role played by the opposition leaders back then. In the movie, Anupam Kher plays the role of Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade portrays the role of former prime minister and the co-founder of the BJP Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Milind Soman portrays the role of Sam Manekshaw, India’s first Field Marshal. Emergency review Wion's film critic Shomini Sen wrote in her review of the movie, ''Kangana herself is inconsistent in her performance. In some scenes, she sounds shrill when she tries to get Mrs Gandhi's high-pitched voice but is unable to maintain it throughout. In other scenes, you get flashes of her portrayal from Woh Lamhe and Fashion, when she appears to be sacred, traumatised or simply hallucinating. With multiple long closeup shots of her face throughout the film, that make the prosthetics look awful, cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata and Kangana try hard to make us believe that she indeed is the right choice to play one of the most important and perhaps controversial Indian leaders of all time. But are we convinced? Not quite,'' read the full review here.

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency opens to lukewarm response, check box office numbers inside

<p><strong>Emergency Movie Review:</strong> Kangana Ranaut's much-talked-about film&nbsp;<em>Emergency</em> finally hits theatres across the country where Ranaut directs and acts as former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and retells an era considered one of the darkest phases in the Indian democracy. But re-telling the era of Emergency (1975-77) authentically, without bias, is not easy and Ranaut's film slips ever so often, making&nbsp;<em>Emergency</em> the movie quite a passable affair.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Emergency Film Review</strong></h2>
<p>While the film primarily focuses on the 21-month-long emergency period, it also tries to showcase Indira Gandhi's rise to power. From being termed as Gungi Gudiya (dumb doll) who grew out of her father, Pandit Nehru's towering shadow to becoming the megalomaniac, despondent leader who saw nothing wrong in imposing arbitrary bans on the basic rights of citizens during the emergency, Indira Gandhi had quite a journey.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Emergency</em> tries to capture all this and tries to even humanise the authoritative leader, making her look flawed and even vulnerable at times- unsure of her own decisions. But Ranaut, who also serves as the writer of the film, never really delves deeper into the incidents and loosely strings important political events into a 2.5-hour-long film.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Emergency loosely strings together important historical incidents</h2>
<p>For many who have studied or followed Indian politics for years,<em> Emergency</em> does not serve anything new. Sure, some of the incidents stand out but in totality, it is a story well known. It also obviously plays to the gallery with everyone talking about <em>Desh Bhakti </em>(love for the country) as casually as breathing.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Kangana herself is inconsistent in her performance. In some scenes, she sounds shrill when she tries to get Mrs Gandhi's high-pitched voice but is unable to maintain it throughout. In other scenes you get flashes of her portrayal from<em> Woh Lamhe</em> and <em>Fashion</em>, when she appears to be sacred, traumatised or simply hallucinating. With multiple long closeup shots of her face throughout the film, that make the prosthetics look awful, cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata and Kangana try hard to make us believe that she indeed is the right choice to play one of the most important and perhaps controversial Indian leaders of all time. But are we convinced? Not quite.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The laughable portions are also in plenty. The Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, when Mrs Gandhi's intervention led to the formation of Bangladesh, is over-dramatised. At one point, a young Vajpayee (Shreyas Talpade), Sam Maneckshaw (Milind Soman) and Mrs Gandhi all sing a battle song (I am not making this up) as India prepares to wage a war against Pakistan.</p>
<p>During the Emergency era, the PM keeps seeing her own distorted reflection in the mirror, which looks like a scene straight out of <em>Stree 2.</em> Some portions beautifully glorify the opposition leaders but make the Congress veteran and her party men look bad.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>What works in Emergency&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Some moments stand out. Gandhi's meeting with US President Richard Nixon ahead of the Indo-Pak War in 1971 is well-executed. As Nixon dismisses her and warns her against helping East Pakistan, she responds, "You have weaponry, we have courage." Then when she rides an elephant to reach an obscure village in Bihar to meet its starving occupants, she hits the right spot. The song <em>Ae Meri Jaan</em> (Arko featuring Hariharan) is also beautifully utilised in the film.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Emergency</em> takes meticulous efforts to make the opposition leaders look positive. No harm there as these leaders played an important role during the emergency. But the narrative is lopsided which tends to only focus on the negatives of the Congress and its veteran leaders and glorify the struggle of the then Jan Sangh party leaders.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The film features prominent faces in the supporting cast and they do a credible job. Anupam Kher plays Jaiprakash Naryan effectively. Shreyas Talpade plays the young Atal Bihari Vajpayee while Milind Soman plays Sam Maneckshaw well. Mahima Chaudhary as Pupul Jaykar is an empathetic friend to the Nehru family but her back story like many others is never fully explained. Special mention for actor Vishak Nair who plays Gandhi's younger son, the controversial Sanjay Gandhi who was instrumental in making Indira Gandhi a larger-than-life leader. I wish there were more scenes between Ranaut and Nair - the two complement each other and field of the extremities of their characters well.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Emergency </em>ultimately fails to create an impact because it has a biased approach towards its storytelling. The film should be given credit for not whitewashing the protagonist and her deeds, but at the same time, it feels like a lopsided narrative that seems to have an agenda.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-calls-nitin-gadkari-for-first-screening-of-her-film-emergency-8611818">Kangana Ranaut calls Nitin Gadkari for first screening of her film Emergency</a></p>
<p>In her career, Kangana has delivered some memorable performances in films like <em>Gangster, Queen</em> and <em>Panga.</em> But in the last few years, the actress seems to have lost her sheen, delivering middling performances in most of her films. &nbsp;I had serious problems with the way she kept pursing her lips at regular intervals throughout the film. One could almost start a drinking game at the number of times she purses and pouts her lips throughout the film.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I came out of <em>Emergency</em> learning nothing new. It was a film about a Congress veteran that predictably glorified its opposition.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If only it was that easy to purse one's lips, wear a prosthetic nose, and a Cruella de Ville wig to look like former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Sigh.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Emergency</em> has released across theatres on January 17.&nbsp;</p>

Emergency Movie Review: Emergency takes meticulous efforts to make the opposition leaders look positive. No harm there as these leaders played an important role during the emergency. But the narrative is lopsided.

Emergency Movie Review: Kangana Ranaut's much-talked-about film Emergency finally hits theatres across the country where Ranaut directs and acts as former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and retells an era considered one of the darkest phases in the Indian democracy. But re-telling the era of Emergency (1975-77) authentically, without bias, is not easy and Ranaut's film slips ever so often, making Emergency the movie quite a passable affair. Emergency Film Review While the film primarily focuses on the 21-month-long emergency period, it also tries to showcase Indira Gandhi's rise to power. From being termed as Gungi Gudiya (dumb doll) who grew out of her father, Pandit Nehru's towering shadow to becoming the megalomaniac, despondent leader who saw nothing wrong in imposing arbitrary bans on the basic rights of citizens during the emergency, Indira Gandhi had quite a journey. Emergency tries to capture all this and tries to even humanise the authoritative leader, making her look flawed and even vulnerable at times- unsure of her own decisions. But Ranaut, who also serves as the writer of the film, never really delves deeper into the incidents and loosely strings important political events into a 2.5-hour-long film. Emergency loosely strings together important historical incidents For many who have studied or followed Indian politics for years, Emergency does not serve anything new. Sure, some of the incidents stand out but in totality, it is a story well known. It also obviously plays to the gallery with everyone talking about Desh Bhakti (love for the country) as casually as breathing. Kangana herself is inconsistent in her performance. In some scenes, she sounds shrill when she tries to get Mrs Gandhi's high-pitched voice but is unable to maintain it throughout. In other scenes you get flashes of her portrayal from Woh Lamhe and Fashion, when she appears to be sacred, traumatised or simply hallucinating. With multiple long closeup shots of her face throughout the film, that make the prosthetics look awful, cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata and Kangana try hard to make us believe that she indeed is the right choice to play one of the most important and perhaps controversial Indian leaders of all time. But are we convinced? Not quite. Punjab 95: Diljit Dosanjh to play Jaswant Singh Khalra, who exposed thousands of murders The laughable portions are also in plenty. The Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, when Mrs Gandhi's intervention led to the formation of Bangladesh, is over-dramatised. At one point, a young Vajpayee (Shreyas Talpade), Sam Maneckshaw (Milind Soman) and Mrs Gandhi all sing a battle song (I am not making this up) as India prepares to wage a war against Pakistan. During the Emergency era, the PM keeps seeing her own distorted reflection in the mirror, which looks like a scene straight out of Stree 2. Some portions beautifully glorify the opposition leaders but make the Congress veteran and her party men look bad. What works in Emergency Some moments stand out. Gandhi's meeting with US President Richard Nixon ahead of the Indo-Pak War in 1971 is well-executed. As Nixon dismisses her and warns her against helping East Pakistan, she responds, "You have weaponry, we have courage." Then when she rides an elephant to reach an obscure village in Bihar to meet its starving occupants, she hits the right spot. The song Ae Meri Jaan (Arko featuring Hariharan) is also beautifully utilised in the film. Emergency takes meticulous efforts to make the opposition leaders look positive. No harm there as these leaders played an important role during the emergency. But the narrative is lopsided which tends to only focus on the negatives of the Congress and its veteran leaders and glorify the struggle of the then Jan Sangh party leaders. The film features prominent faces in the supporting cast and they do a credible job. Anupam Kher plays Jaiprakash Naryan effectively. Shreyas Talpade plays the young Atal Bihari Vajpayee while Milind Soman plays Sam Maneckshaw well. Mahima Chaudhary as Pupul Jaykar is an empathetic friend to the Nehru family but her back story like many others is never fully explained. Special mention for actor Vishak Nair who plays Gandhi's younger son, the controversial Sanjay Gandhi who was instrumental in making Indira Gandhi a larger-than-life leader. I wish there were more scenes between Ranaut and Nair - the two complement each other and field of the extremities of their characters well. Emergency ultimately fails to create an impact because it has a biased approach towards its storytelling. The film should be given credit for not whitewashing the protagonist and her deeds, but at the same time, it feels like a lopsided narrative that seems to have an agenda. Kangana Ranaut calls Nitin Gadkari for first screening of her film Emergency In her career, Kangana has delivered some memorable performances in films like Gangster, Queen and Panga. But in the last few years, the actress seems to have lost her sheen, delivering middling performances in most of her films. I had serious problems with the way she kept pursing her lips at regular intervals throughout the film. One could almost start a drinking game at the number of times she purses and pouts her lips throughout the film. I came out of Emergency learning nothing new. It was a film about a Congress veteran that predictably glorified its opposition. If only it was that easy to purse one's lips, wear a prosthetic nose, and a Cruella de Ville wig to look like former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Sigh. Emergency has released across theatres on January 17.

Emergency Review: Kangana Ranaut's film about Indira Gandhi glorifies opposition leaders of the time

<p>With just a week left for the release of her ambitious project <em>Emergency</em>, Bollywood actor and politician Kangana Ranaut organised a screening of her film in Nagpur. She invited Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for the special premiere. The event was also attended by Kangana&rsquo;s co-actor Anupam Kher.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In a video from the event, Kangana can be seen talking about the film <em>Emergency</em> with a lot of enthusiasm. She can be heard saying: "Today, we are actually having the first screening of the film. Before this, no one has seen the film. The censor board was extremely strict, and they conducted thorough scrutiny. We had to provide so much proof and documentation. After six months of struggle, the film is finally ready.&rdquo;</p>
<h2><strong>Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency holds first screening</strong></h2>
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<p>Nitin Gadkari said, "I am watching the film for the first time, and I have witnessed Emergency in the country. The true history of Emergency that Kangana ji has presented in front of the public today is correct. I am fully confident that this film will receive support from the public as well."</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-calls-fomer-indian-pm-indira-gandhi-a-product-of-nepotism-8602591">Kangana Ranaut calls fomer Indian PM Indira Gandhi a product of nepotism</a></p>
<p>The minister also took to X and spoke highly of the film for &ldquo;presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence&rdquo;."Joined the special screening of the movie Emergency, featuring @KanganaTeam Ji and Shri @AnupamPKher Ji, in Nagpur today. I wholeheartedly thank the filmmakers and actors for presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence. I urge everyone to watch this film, which portrays a significant period in India's history," he posted.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Joined the special screening of the movie Emergency, featuring <a href="https://twitter.com/KanganaTeam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KanganaTeam</a> Ji and Shri <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPKher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnupamPKher</a> Ji, in Nagpur today. I wholeheartedly thank the filmmakers and actors for presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence. I urge&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/a6S0f5Q5bG">pic.twitter.com/a6S0f5Q5bG</a></p>
&mdash; Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) <a href="https://twitter.com/nitin_gadkari/status/1878138700330303556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2><strong>Emergency Release Date</strong></h2>
<p>After much back and forth with the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification), the film will finally be released in theatres on January 17. The film also stars actors Shreyas Talpade and the late Satish Kaushik.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tiku-talsania-critical-the-actor-suffered-brain-stroke-during-an-event-in-mumbai-8610644">Tiku Talsania critical: The actor suffered brain stroke during an event in Mumbai</a></p>
<p><em>Emergency </em>is about the time when the then-Indian PM Indira Gandhi imposed an Emergency and took absolute control of media, politics and governance. The emergency lasted for 21 months from 1975 to 1977. In the film, Kangana will be playing Indira Gandhi and her transformation was appreciated for the uncanny resemblance.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As for others, Anupam Kher will play late politician Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade will play a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman is cast as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Mahima Choudhary as Pupul Jayakar and the late Satish Kaushik as Jagjivan Ram.</p>
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After major back and forth with the CBFC, Kangana Ranaut's Emergency had its first screening in Nagpur. The event was attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. 

With just a week left for the release of her ambitious project Emergency, Bollywood actor and politician Kangana Ranaut organised a screening of her film in Nagpur. She invited Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for the special premiere. The event was also attended by Kangana’s co-actor Anupam Kher. In a video from the event, Kangana can be seen talking about the film Emergency with a lot of enthusiasm. She can be heard saying: "Today, we are actually having the first screening of the film. Before this, no one has seen the film. The censor board was extremely strict, and they conducted thorough scrutiny. We had to provide so much proof and documentation. After six months of struggle, the film is finally ready.” Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency holds first screening View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@kanganaranaut) Nitin Gadkari said, "I am watching the film for the first time, and I have witnessed Emergency in the country. The true history of Emergency that Kangana ji has presented in front of the public today is correct. I am fully confident that this film will receive support from the public as well." Kangana Ranaut calls fomer Indian PM Indira Gandhi a product of nepotism The minister also took to X and spoke highly of the film for “presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence”."Joined the special screening of the movie Emergency, featuring @KanganaTeam Ji and Shri @AnupamPKher Ji, in Nagpur today. I wholeheartedly thank the filmmakers and actors for presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence. I urge everyone to watch this film, which portrays a significant period in India's history," he posted. Joined the special screening of the movie Emergency, featuring @KanganaTeam Ji and Shri @AnupamPKher Ji, in Nagpur today. I wholeheartedly thank the filmmakers and actors for presenting the dark chapter of our nation's history with such authenticity and excellence. I urge… pic.twitter.com/a6S0f5Q5bG — Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) January 11, 2025 Emergency Release Date After much back and forth with the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification), the film will finally be released in theatres on January 17. The film also stars actors Shreyas Talpade and the late Satish Kaushik. Tiku Talsania critical: The actor suffered brain stroke during an event in Mumbai Emergency is about the time when the then-Indian PM Indira Gandhi imposed an Emergency and took absolute control of media, politics and governance. The emergency lasted for 21 months from 1975 to 1977. In the film, Kangana will be playing Indira Gandhi and her transformation was appreciated for the uncanny resemblance. As for others, Anupam Kher will play late politician Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade will play a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman is cast as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Mahima Choudhary as Pupul Jayakar and the late Satish Kaushik as Jagjivan Ram.

Kangana Ranaut calls Nitin Gadkari for first screening of her film Emergency

<p>Kangana Ranaut is currently busy promoting her much-awaited political drama <em>Emergency.</em> The film will see the diva essaying the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in her next.<br><br>During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Kangana Ranaut shared her views on the Gandhi Family and nepotism. Throwing light on Indira Gandhi and her privileged background, Kangana stated, "Clearly, Indira Gandhi was a product of nepotism. But what happens is when I meet certain people, like in our film industry, who I don't like or don't want to be like, still I will play a character with utmost sensibility because being an artist means not having any coloured perception."<br><br>The 'Queen' actress further added, "I may come from a party that belongs to the people, as the name suggests, but I can still have a very sensitive approach to someone who comes from a privileged background. Mr Indira Gandhi came from a very privileged background. She was a three-time Prime Minister and daughter of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. She became the secretary and got all the best ministries, what more privilege can you ask for? Yes she is privileged, but that does not mean I cannot have a sensible portrayal of her"<br><br>Kangana Ranaut also talked about extending an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/heres-how-priyanka-gandhi-reacted-to-kangana-ranauts-invitation-to-watch-emergency-8602082" rel="dofollow">invitation to Priyanka Gandhi for <em>Emergency.</em></a></p>
<p>She was quoted saying, &ldquo;I actually met Priyanka Gandhi in the parliament. And the first thing I told her was, 'You should watch the emergency'. She was very gracious'. She said, 'Yeah may be'.<br><br>So let's see if they would want to watch the film. I think it's a very sensitive and sensible portrayal of one episode and one personality also. And I have taken great care to portray Mrs. Gandhi with great dignity. Because I see when I started to do a lot of research, there was so much focus and so much material about her personal life, whether it was her relationship with her husband or many friends or controversial equations&rdquo;.<br><br><em>Emergency </em>is scheduled to be out in the cinema halls on January 17 this year.<br><br><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-says-oscar-picks-only-those-films-that-are-anti-india-8601875">Kangana Ranaut says Oscar picks only those films that are anti-India</a></p>
<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>

Kangana Ranaut is currently busy promoting her much-awaited political drama Emergency. The film will see the diva essaying the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in her next.

Kangana Ranaut is currently busy promoting her much-awaited political drama Emergency. The film will see the diva essaying the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in her next. During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Kangana Ranaut shared her views on the Gandhi Family and nepotism. Throwing light on Indira Gandhi and her privileged background, Kangana stated, "Clearly, Indira Gandhi was a product of nepotism. But what happens is when I meet certain people, like in our film industry, who I don't like or don't want to be like, still I will play a character with utmost sensibility because being an artist means not having any coloured perception." The 'Queen' actress further added, "I may come from a party that belongs to the people, as the name suggests, but I can still have a very sensitive approach to someone who comes from a privileged background. Mr Indira Gandhi came from a very privileged background. She was a three-time Prime Minister and daughter of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. She became the secretary and got all the best ministries, what more privilege can you ask for? Yes she is privileged, but that does not mean I cannot have a sensible portrayal of her" Kangana Ranaut also talked about extending an invitation to Priyanka Gandhi for Emergency. She was quoted saying, “I actually met Priyanka Gandhi in the parliament. And the first thing I told her was, 'You should watch the emergency'. She was very gracious'. She said, 'Yeah may be'. So let's see if they would want to watch the film. I think it's a very sensitive and sensible portrayal of one episode and one personality also. And I have taken great care to portray Mrs. Gandhi with great dignity. Because I see when I started to do a lot of research, there was so much focus and so much material about her personal life, whether it was her relationship with her husband or many friends or controversial equations”. Emergency is scheduled to be out in the cinema halls on January 17 this year. Kangana Ranaut says Oscar picks only those films that are anti-India Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kangana Ranaut calls fomer Indian PM Indira Gandhi a product of nepotism

<p>Kangana Ranaut is gearing up to release her directorial feature <em>Emergency. </em>The actress, who is busy promoting the film ahead of its January 10 release, recently revealed that she has extended an invitation to politician Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to watch the film.&nbsp;<br><br>The film is based on the 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when former prime minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency across the country by citing internal and external threats to the country.<br><br>In the film, Kangana plays Mrs Gandhi while Shreyas Talpade plays a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Kangana invites Priyanka Gandhi to watch<em> Emergency</em></h2>
<p>While speaking to news agency IANS, Kangana said, &ldquo;I actually met Priyanka Gandhi in the parliament. And the first thing I told her was, 'You should watch <em>Emergency</em>'. She was very gracious'. She said, 'Yeah may be'. So let's see if they would want to watch the film. I think it's a very sensitive and sensible portrayal of one episode and one personality also. And I have taken great care to portray Mrs Gandhi with great dignity. Because I see, when I started to do a lot of research, there was so much focus and so much material about her personal life, whether it was her relationship with her husband or many friends or controversial equations.&rdquo;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-bag-controversy-bjp-mocks-congress-mp-gifts-her-bag-featuring-1984-in-red-dripping-ink-785522">Priyanka Gandhi bag controversy: BJP mocks Congress MP, 'gifts' her bag featuring '1984' in red dripping ink</a><br><br>She continued, &ldquo;I thought to myself that there is so much more to every person. When it comes to women, especially, they're always reduced to their equation with men around them. And of course, sensational encounters. In fact, most of the controversial material was about all that. But I have portrayed her with so much dignity and sensibility. And I think that everybody should see this film.&rdquo;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-announces-new-release-date-of-her-film-emergency-777027">Kangana Ranaut announces new release date of her film Emergency</a><br><br>Kangana said that Indira Gandhi was a very loved leader also.<br><br>&ldquo;Apart from some very crazy things that happened during the emergency and other few things, I think she was very loved and celebrated. Being a three-time Prime Minister is not a joke. She was loved and celebrated.&rdquo;</p>
<h2>About Emergency</h2>
<p><em>Emergency</em><span>&nbsp;is a biographical drama directed by Kangana Ranaut, who also features as former Indian PM Indira Gandhi in the film. The film also features Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles.&nbsp;</span><em>Emergency</em><span> is based on the emergency imposed in India for 21 months from 1975 to 1977 and its aftermath. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on January 17 after multiple delays.</span></p>
<p><span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-says-oscar-picks-only-those-films-that-are-anti-india-8601875">Kangana Ranaut says Oscar picks only those films that are anti-India</a></span></p>

Entertainment | Bollywood | India News: Emergency is based on the 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when former PM Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency across the country.

Kangana Ranaut is gearing up to release her directorial feature Emergency. The actress, who is busy promoting the film ahead of its January 10 release, recently revealed that she has extended an invitation to politician Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to watch the film. The film is based on the 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when former prime minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency across the country by citing internal and external threats to the country. In the film, Kangana plays Mrs Gandhi while Shreyas Talpade plays a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Kangana invites Priyanka Gandhi to watch Emergency While speaking to news agency IANS, Kangana said, “I actually met Priyanka Gandhi in the parliament. And the first thing I told her was, 'You should watch Emergency'. She was very gracious'. She said, 'Yeah may be'. So let's see if they would want to watch the film. I think it's a very sensitive and sensible portrayal of one episode and one personality also. And I have taken great care to portray Mrs Gandhi with great dignity. Because I see, when I started to do a lot of research, there was so much focus and so much material about her personal life, whether it was her relationship with her husband or many friends or controversial equations.” Priyanka Gandhi bag controversy: BJP mocks Congress MP, 'gifts' her bag featuring '1984' in red dripping ink She continued, “I thought to myself that there is so much more to every person. When it comes to women, especially, they're always reduced to their equation with men around them. And of course, sensational encounters. In fact, most of the controversial material was about all that. But I have portrayed her with so much dignity and sensibility. And I think that everybody should see this film.” Kangana Ranaut announces new release date of her film Emergency Kangana said that Indira Gandhi was a very loved leader also. “Apart from some very crazy things that happened during the emergency and other few things, I think she was very loved and celebrated. Being a three-time Prime Minister is not a joke. She was loved and celebrated.” About Emergency Emergency is a biographical drama directed by Kangana Ranaut, who also features as former Indian PM Indira Gandhi in the film. The film also features Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. Emergency is based on the emergency imposed in India for 21 months from 1975 to 1977 and its aftermath. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on January 17 after multiple delays. Kangana Ranaut says Oscar picks only those films that are anti-India

Here's how Priyanka Gandhi reacted to Kangana Ranaut's invitation to watch Emergency

<p>Kangana Ranaut, who is busy promoting her upcoming film <em>Emergency</em>, has lashed out at the Oscars for choosing a particular genre of films that tend to show India in a poor light. The actress spoke about the Oscars, weeks after Kiran Rao's critically acclaimed film <em>Laapataa Ladies&nbsp;</em>did not make the cut in the Best International Film category at Oscars 2025. The film was India's official entry to the Oscars this year.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Kangana Ranaut says Oscars pick anti-India films</strong></h2>
<p>Kangana Ranaut stated that films portraying India as a "s**thole" are often selected for the Oscars. She said, "Usually, the agenda they push for India is very different. <em>Jo Oscar pick karta hai is anti-India</em>. <em>Abhi bhi jo film praise garner kar rahi hai</em> (even now, the film that is garnering praise), I was very excited about it. I heard the director say, in India, you don&rsquo;t have the freedom to love the way you want to love because of religious intolerance. I haven&rsquo;t even seen the film. For the Oscars, it has to be a film that makes the country look bad. Slumdog Millionaire, etc. It always has to be a film that makes the country look like a s**thole."</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nice-come-back-story-best-meme-kangana-ranaut-reacts-to-donald-trumps-victory-773980">&lsquo;Nice come back story,&rsquo; &lsquo;best meme&rsquo;: Kangana Ranaut reacts to Donald Trump&rsquo;s victory</a><br><br>She further added, "<em>Emergency</em> is not that film. The West is ready to see how India stands today. I have never cared about these awards. I don&rsquo;t care about Indian awards or Western awards. It is a film that&rsquo;s brilliantly made, and it is as good as any international film. But at the same time, I know how geopolitics works. We, as nationalist people, don&rsquo;t have much hope with these award functions."</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-announces-new-release-date-of-her-film-emergency-777027">Kangana Ranaut announces new release date of her film Emergency</a></p>
<h2><strong>About <em>Emergency</em></strong></h2>
<p><em>Emergency</em> is a biographical drama directed by Kangana Ranaut, who also features as former Indian PM Indira Gandhi in the film. The film also features Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. <em>Emergency</em> is based on the Emergency imposed in India for 21 months from 1975 to 1977 and its aftermath. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on January 17 after multiple delays.</p>
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Entertainment | Bollywood | India News: Following the Oscars' snub of Laapataa Ladies, Kangana Ranaut comments on the intricacies of international film selections and the challenges faced by Indian cinema.

Kangana Ranaut, who is busy promoting her upcoming film Emergency, has lashed out at the Oscars for choosing a particular genre of films that tend to show India in a poor light. The actress spoke about the Oscars, weeks after Kiran Rao's critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies did not make the cut in the Best International Film category at Oscars 2025. The film was India's official entry to the Oscars this year. Kangana Ranaut says Oscars pick anti-India films Kangana Ranaut stated that films portraying India as a "s**thole" are often selected for the Oscars. She said, "Usually, the agenda they push for India is very different. Jo Oscar pick karta hai is anti-India. Abhi bhi jo film praise garner kar rahi hai (even now, the film that is garnering praise), I was very excited about it. I heard the director say, in India, you don’t have the freedom to love the way you want to love because of religious intolerance. I haven’t even seen the film. For the Oscars, it has to be a film that makes the country look bad. Slumdog Millionaire, etc. It always has to be a film that makes the country look like a s**thole." ‘Nice come back story,’ ‘best meme’: Kangana Ranaut reacts to Donald Trump’s victory She further added, "Emergency is not that film. The West is ready to see how India stands today. I have never cared about these awards. I don’t care about Indian awards or Western awards. It is a film that’s brilliantly made, and it is as good as any international film. But at the same time, I know how geopolitics works. We, as nationalist people, don’t have much hope with these award functions." Kangana Ranaut announces new release date of her film Emergency About Emergency Emergency is a biographical drama directed by Kangana Ranaut, who also features as former Indian PM Indira Gandhi in the film. The film also features Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. Emergency is based on the Emergency imposed in India for 21 months from 1975 to 1977 and its aftermath. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on January 17 after multiple delays. ‘Witches are women...’: Kangana Ranaut gets support from Samantha Ruth Prabhu for THIS

Kangana Ranaut says Oscar picks only those films that are anti-India

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