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What Did Kangana Claim?
In a viral video shared on social media platforms, Kangana was heard saying, "Sara desh hairaan hai, ki wo Kangana, chahe Rajasthan chali jau, chahe mai West Bengal chali jau, chahe mai Delhi chali jau, chahe mai Manipur chali jau, aisa lagta hai ki mano itna pyaar aur itna sammaan… Mein daave se keh sakti hu ke Amitabh Bachchan ji ke baad aaj kisiko industry me milta hai to wo mujhe milta hai. (The whole country is surprised… whether I go to Rajasthan, or I go to West Bengal, or I go to Delhi, or I go to Manipur, it feels like there is so much love and respect. I can confidently say that after Amitabh Bachchan ji, if anyone gets such love and respect in the industry, I get it.)Her comparison to Amitabh Bachchan, a stalwart of Indian cinema, sparked various reactions online. While some netizens lauded her confidence, others viewed it as a moment of self-aggrandizement, especially considering her recent string of box office setbacks. "Kangana’s last hit film came in 2015 and after that she gave back to back 15 flops. Here she is comparing herself to Amitabh Bachchan," a verified parody account quipped on social media.
Kangana and Amitabh's Work History
In 2016, Kangana Ranaut and Amitabh Bachchan were recipients of National Awards for their exceptional acting. Kangana was honoured with the Best Actress award for her role in ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’, while Amitabh received the Best Actor award for his performance in ‘Piku’. Following her acclaimed performances in ‘Queen’ and ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’, Amitabh Bachchan showed his appreciation by sending Kangana bouquets along with a letter praising her work. However, both the actors have not yet worked together on any movie.On the political front, Kangana is currently contesting for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, adding a layer of complexity to her public persona as both an artist and a politician.
Kangana's Upcoming Movies
While Kangana's statements continue to generate buzz, her upcoming film 'Emergency', where she essays the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, is anticipated to be a significant cinematic event upon its release on June 14, 2024. The movie reunites her with writer Ritesh Shah, who previously collaborated with her on 'Dhaakad'.(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2024 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)
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