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Kangana Ranaut
BJP
DOB
23 Mar 1987
Age
39 years
birth palce
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
profession
Politician/ Actor
Kangana Ranaut biography
Adding a Bollywood twist to the Lok Sabha elections 2024 in the hill state, the BJP fielded Kangana Ranaut on the Mandi parliamentary seat. The first-timer beat Congress’s candidate Vikramaditya Singh with a margin of 74,755 votes.
Kangana’s candidature was not a surprise to political observers. The actor, a self-professed fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had been hinting at a career in politics for over two years now. She was also present at the Ram temple consecration.
A party insider said Kangana was a natural choice, given that she was born in a small town in the Mandi district. Her great-grandfather, Sarju Singh Ranaut, was an MLA. Her mother, Asha Ranaut, retired as a schoolteacher from Mandi, and her father, Amardeep, is a businessman. Her mother had once said the family was initially a Congress supporter but had shifted to the BJP due to Kangana.
The nomination came a day after Kangana’s 37th birthday on March 23, 2024. The actor visited the Baglamukhi and Jwala Devi temples in Himachal to celebrate the occasion.
The nomination lays to rest the speculation about Kangana being fielded from Chandigarh, where she had studied at a school.
From 2009 to 2021, there have been three general elections and two by-elections on the Mandi seat. Congress has had a significant presence in these elections, winning three times. In the general elections of 2009, Virbhadra Singh, and in the by-elections of 2013 and 2021, Congress candidate Pratibha Singh was elected as the Member of Parliament from the Mandi seat.
In the parliamentary elections of 2014 and 2019, BJP emerged victorious, with Ram Swaroop Sharma being elected as the Member of Parliament at both times. However, in 2021, Ram Swaroop Sharma tragically passed away by suicide. Subsequently, in the 2021 by-elections, this seat went to Pratibha Singh of the Congress.
Notably, Pratibha Singh decided not to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election, and BJP's timely nomination worked as Kangana won the General Election from Mandi by a margin of 74,755 votes, earning her place in the lower house of the Indian Parliament.
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Kangana Ranaut personal life
Father
Amardeep Ranaut
Mother
Asha Ranaut
Education
Graduate
netWorth
₹95 crore (Approx)
KANGANA RANAUT NEWS
'You are all incompetent and frauds': Kangana goes ballistic at Mandi officials
September 06, 2026 4:53 am
Of Rs 11 crore MPLADS fund, Rs 5.12 crore was sanctioned for 237 works in Mandi district, which is 55%; of 74 completed works in the constituency, 68 are completed in Mandi district, which is 92%': official
Hanuman Ansh sequel confirmed, Kangana Ranaut calls Neem karoli Baba film 'therapy'
September 02, 2026 4:25 pm
Hanuman Ansh has crossed Rs 50 crore net in India after a remarkable turnaround, as filmmaker Vishal Chaturvedi confirms work on the sequel.
Mehbooba Mufti writes: Kriti Sanon and Sukaina Rizvi, a ‘bikini’ or a hijab — what matters is her choice
August 29, 2026 3:49 pm
Both women deserve to be treated as individuals rather than symbols. Kriti’s neckline should not become a measure of her respect for Indian culture. Sukaina’s hijab should not become a measure of her loyalty to India
Kangana Ranaut flaunts her 'first Meghalaya sari': 'Took almost 2.5 months to get woven'
August 28, 2026 5:57 pm
The 100% pure Eri silk saree has been natural dyed, and the colour has been derived from Pomegranate and iron dust.
Kangana Ranaut, Preity Zinta, Genelia Deshmukh: How Bollywood is celebrating Raksha Bandhan
August 28, 2026 1:33 pm
On Raksha Bandhan, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared a rare throwback photo with her brother Ranbir Kapoor, while Kangana Ranaut celebrated the festival by tying a rakhi to her brother.
Kangana Ranaut says she's 'not a puppet' of BJP, calls herself a 'hugely desirable actress'
August 27, 2026 12:56 pm
Kangana Ranaut has said that she is 'not a puppet' and while BJP is with her today, they may not extend their support in the future as her thoughts might not be in line with the party.
In outrage over Kriti Sanon, real indecency is not in the outfit
August 28, 2026 12:13 pm
The nature of traditions — including ‘traditional’ outfits, and the family, is evolving. It is better the rest of us do too
Kangana Ranaut says Kriti Sanon's outfit wasn't the problem: 'Ad didn't follow Rakhi's rules'
August 27, 2026 11:52 am
Kangana Ranaut has said that Kriti Sanon's outfit, in the now pulled down Rakhi ad, was not the problem. She said the ad didn't follow the 'rules' of Rakhi.
'Why don't you let this matter end?': Taapsee reacts to Kangana question at Gandhari event
August 27, 2026 4:13 pm
At the Gandhari trailer preview, Taapsee Pannu said her fued with Kangana Ranaut would have ended long ago if people had stopped asking them about it.
Kangana Ranaut calls Sonu Sood, Taapsee Pannu 'bhooke nange log': 'Failed people abusing me'
August 25, 2026 10:05 am
Kangana Ranaut has responded to Taapsee Pannu, Sonu Sood, Ashutosh Rana, Baba Ramdev and said that she won't listen to anyone who is less successful than her.
KANGANA RANAUT PHOTOS
Kangana Ranaut returns to the ramp, turns showstopper for Raabta by Rahul’s ‘Saltanat’ Collection
October 08, 2025 2:19 pm
Here's everything you need to know about the new 'Saltanat' Collection from Rahul Luthra's Raabta.
Kangana Ranaut shares picturesque images from her snow-clad Manali home
February 01, 2024 4:30 pm
Kangana Ranaut, a native of Himachal Pradesh, keeps sharing photos from her home. She recently took to her Instagram story to share some picturesque images of her lavish snow-covered home as Manali received snowfall. Scroll to have a look.
Inside the audio launch of Kangana Ranaut's Chandramukhi 2
August 27, 2023 2:41 pm
Kangana Ranaut is gearing up for the release of her film Chandramukhi 2, which is scheduled to release in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada on September 15.
Ranbir Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar: 7 celebrity photos you should not miss today
February 28, 2023 6:41 pm
While Soha Ali Khan and Babil Khan shared interesting sneak peek into their lives, several other celebrities were seen going about their work in the city of Mumbai.
Emergency first look posters: Who plays who in Kangana Ranaut's film
August 25, 2022 3:45 pm
Kangana Ranaut has been sharing the first look posters of the key characters from her upcoming directorial Emergency.
From Thappad to Chhapaak: 10 women-led films which offered a wave of fresh content
July 01, 2022 2:22 pm
From Thappad to Chhapaak: Gone are the days when Bollywood was ruled and dominated by male artists. Over time, several women actors have led films on social issues which have not only broken all barriers but have also inspired the society and encouraged them to step towards change.
Check out Kangana Ranaut's dhaakad looks from promotions
May 13, 2022 12:43 pm
Kangana Ranaut is busy with the promotions of her upcoming action thriller Dhaakad.
Suhana Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor: 8 celebrity photos you should not miss today
May 09, 2022 7:55 pm
See photos shared by Gauri Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, Kangana Ranaut, and a few others.
From Jayeshbhai Jordaar to MCU's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: 8 exciting new summer releases
May 05, 2022 4:27 pm
From Benedict Cumberbatch-starrer Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, to Kangana Ranaut's action-thriller Dhaakad, here are some new releases to look forward to.
Kangana Ranaut turns 35: A look at her family
March 23, 2022 1:26 pm
Kangana Ranaut turns 35: . Scroll to see some beautiful clicks of the Ranauts.
KANGANA RANAUT VIDEOS
Audience Review: Thackeray and Manikarnika
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
While Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Thackeray is based on the life of late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, Kangana Ranaut plays Rani Laxmi Bai in the biopic Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. Check out what the audience said after watching the films.
Sissy men don't like fierce women: Manikarnika actor Kangana Ranaut
June 22, 2020 6:05 pm
Kangana Ranaut talks about her upcoming film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. She also reminisces about her journey in the Hindi film industry. The biopic on Rani of Jhansi will hit screens on January 25.
Bollywood 2017 In 5 Minutes: Everything That Made News From B-Town
June 22, 2020 6:29 pm
Bollywood 2017 was a mixed bag where content was the king and big ticket films flopped. While Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Tiger Zinda Hai and Golmaal Again won hearts, Jab Harry Met Sejal and Tubelight failed to impress.
Hrithik Roshan Will Star In A Double Role In ‘Krissh 4’
June 22, 2020 6:31 pm
5 Reasons To Watch Kangana Ranaut Starrer Simran
June 22, 2020 6:54 pm
Kangana’s sister Rangoli slams singer Sona Mohapatra for her open letter
June 22, 2020 6:54 pm
Kangana’s Ex Aditya Pancholi Calls Her ‘Mad’
June 22, 2020 6:54 pm
Kangana Ranaut’s Sari Look Reminds Us Of Indira Gandhi
June 22, 2020 6:57 pm
Kangana Ranaut Hospitalised After Sustaining Injury
June 22, 2020 6:57 pm
When Kangana Ranaut Wanted To Slap Comedienne Sugandha Mishra
June 22, 2020 7:10 pm
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