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Kangana Ranaut COMPARES her Bollywood journey with 'convent-educated' Shah Rukh Khan, says THIS

Kangana Ranaut, a native of Bhamla, Himachal Pradesh, fled her birthplace as a youngster and settled in Mumbai. At the age of 19, she starred in her first movie, Gangster, and went on to become well-known with Raaz 2 and Fashion.

By: Sahelee Rakshit  |  Published: October 14, 2025 3:20 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut COMPARES her Bollywood journey with 'convent-educated' Shah Rukh Khan, says THIS

Kangana Ranaut, a Bollywood actress who is also a politician, has said that she has had a more difficult time in the entertainment business than Shah Rukh Khan. Kangana stated at an event in Delhi last week that no one from her little village has attained the same level of fame as she has. Opening up about her roots and her journey in Bollywood, Kangana said, "Why did I get so much success? There is probably nobody else who came from a village and got such success in the mainstream. You talk about Shah Rukh Khan. They are from Delhi, convent-educated. I was from a village that nobody would have even heard of – Bhamla."

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Here's what Kangana said

"Maybe others may disagree, but I feel it’s because I am brutally honest, not just with people but with myself too," Kangana added, as quoted by Hindustan Times.

Kangana fled her hometown as teenager?

Kangana, who was born in Bhamla, Himachal Pradesh, fled her family as a teenager and migrated to Mumbai. She made her cinematic debut at the age of 19 with Gangster and thereafter rose to prominence with films such as Raaz 2 and Fashion. Later, she delivered three straight top-grossing female-led films, including Queen, Manikarnika, Thalaivii, and others.

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However, Shah Rukh started his Bollywood career in the early 1990s, moving from television with series like Circus and Fauji. After making his cinematic debut in 1992 with Deewana, he became well-known for his charisma and powerful performances. He is currently one of India's top celebrities.

Kangana Ranaut work front

Regarding Kangana's professional life, she most recently played former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the movie Emergency. The actress received accolades for her performance, but the movie did not do well at the box office.

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