Actress · Director · Filmmaker

Kangana Ranaut

Indian actress

Born March 23, 1986 · Bhambla (now Surajpur), Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India

40 years old5′8″ (1.73 m)Active 2006–presentIndian

Biography

Kangana Ranaut is an Indian actress, filmmaker and politician known for building a successful career through a range of powerful and unconventional roles. She began her acting journey with the 2006 film Gangster, which brought her early recognition and established her as a promising new performer.
Over the years, Kangana earned widespread acclaim for films such as Fashion, Queen, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Panga. Her performances have earned her four National Film Awards, making her one of the most awarded actresses of her generation.
In addition to acting, Kangana has worked as a writer, producer and director. She co-directed Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and later expanded her work behind the camera through her production activities. In 2020, she was honoured with the Padma Shri for her contribution to Indian cinema. She also entered politics and became a Member of Parliament from the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh in 2024.

Notable works

Gangster2006Fashion2008Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai2010Tanu Weds Manu2011Krrish 32013Queen2014Tanu Weds Manu Returns2015Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi2019Panga2020Thalaivii2021

Awards & honours

National Film AwardBest Supporting Actress-2009-Fashion-Winner
National Film AwardBest Actress-2015-Queen-Winner
National Film AwardBest Actress-2016-Tanu Weds Manu Returns-Winner
National Film AwardBest Actress-2020-Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Panga-Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Female Debut-2007-Gangster-Winner
Filmfare AwardFace of the Year-2007-Gangster-Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Supporting Actress-2009-Fashion-Winner
Filmfare AwardBest Actress-2015-Queen-Winner
Filmfare Critics AwardBest Actress-2016-Tanu Weds Manu Returns-Winner
IIFA AwardBest Female Debut-2007-Gangster-Winner
IIFA AwardBest Supporting Actress-2009-Fashion-Winner
IIFA AwardBest Actress-2015-Queen-Winner
Screen AwardMost Promising Newcomer Female-2007-Gangster-Winner
Zee Cine AwardBest Female Debut-2007-Gangster-Winner
Producers Guild Film AwardBest Actress in a Supporting Role-2009-Fashion-Winner
Stardust AwardBest Supporting Actress-2009-Fashion-Winner
Stardust AwardBest Actress-2014-Queen-Winner
Times of India Film AwardBest Actress-2016-Tanu Weds Manu Returns-Winner
SIIMA AwardBest Actress in a Leading Role Tamil-2022-Thalaivii-Winner
Padma ShriArt and Cinema-2020-Honour
NDTV Indian of the YearActor of the Year-2014-Queen-Winner
CNNIBN Indian of the Year-Special Achievement Award-2014-Honour
Indian Film Festival of MelbourneBest Actress-2014-Queen-Winner
Filmfare Award-Best Actress-2012Tanu Weds Manu-Nominee
Filmfare Award-Best Actress-2016Tanu Weds Manu Returns-Nominee
Filmfare Critics Award-Best Actress2018-Rangoon-Nominee
Filmfare AwardBest Actress-2020-Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi-Nominee
Filmfare Critics AwardBest Actress-2020-Judgementall Hai Kya-Nominee
Filmfare AwardBest Actress-2021-Panga-Nominee
IIFA AwardBest Actress-2012-Tanu Weds Manu-Nominee
IIFA AwardBest Supporting Actress-2014-Krrish 3-Nominee
IIFA AwardBest Actress-2016-Tanu Weds Manu Returns-Nominee
Screen AwardBest Actress-2012-Tanu Weds Manu-Nominee
Screen AwardBest Actress-2015-Queen-Nominee
Screen AwardBest Actress-2016-Tanu Weds Manu Returns-Nominee
Screen AwardBest Actress-2018-Simran-Nominee
Zee Cine AwardBest Supporting Actress-2014-Krrish 3-Nominee
Zee Cine AwardBest Actress-2016-Tanu Weds Manu Returns-Nominee
Zee Cine AwardBest Actress-2020-Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi-Nominee
Stardust AwardBest Actress in Comedy or Romance-2012-Tanu Weds Manu-Nominee
Stardust AwardStar of the Year Female-2014-Queen-Nominee
Stardust AwardBest Actress-2016-Tanu Weds Manu Returns-Nominee

Family

ARAmardeep RanautParent · Father

ARAsha RanautParent · Mother

RCRangoli Chandel (née Ranaut)Sibling · Sister

ARAkshat RanautSibling · Brother

SSSarju Singh RanautRelative · Great-grandfather

FFilmmather EditorialUpdated Nov 7, 2026

Kangana RanautIndian actress

Born: March 23, 1986 (age 40 years)
Bhambla (now Surajpur), Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Full name: Kangna Amardeep Ranaut
Height: 5′8″ (1.73 m)
Nationality: Indian
Occupation: Actress, Director, Filmmaker, Politician, Producer, Writer
Years active: 2006–present
Parents: Amardeep Ranaut (Father)
Asha Ranaut (Mother)
Siblings: Rangoli Chandel (née Ranaut) (Sister)
Akshat Ranaut (Brother)
Relatives: Sarju Singh Ranaut (Great-grandfather)
Education: DAV Model School (Sector 15, Chandigarh)
Enrolled briefly at Science College in Shimla (Science Stream)
Net worth: Approximately $11–13 million USD
Residence: Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India