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Actress Kangana Ranaut, known to speak
her mind despite the reactions her words
elicit, says it is difficult to remain
"headstrong" in Bollywood as there are
always people who try to make one "feel
insignificant". But she continues to fight it.
"Being an outsider in the business, I have
fought to carve a niche for myself. I have
also been opinionated and I choose to
express my views openly," Kangana told
IANS in an email interview.
"In our industry, it becomes difficult to
remain headstrong as you are often judged
for not following the status quo. There will
always be a segment that will try to make
you feel insignificant, but it is important to
channel your strength and confidence and
work hard to triumph. It's important to
grow a distinct voice to break the clutter,"
added the National Award winner.
Kangana, a Reebok brand ambassador, is a
part of the second edition of the brand's
#FitToFight campaign, which fights looming
gender demons of eve-teasing and pay
disparity.
The actress has been actively talking about
her struggle in the industry as well as her
relationships with actors like Aditya Pancholi
and Hrithik Roshan. She tagged filmmaker
Karan Johar as a "flagbearer of nepotism"
during his chat show.
Does she consider herself "mentally tough
and fit to fight"?
"Absolutely," she said.
"My experiences in life, on the personal and
professional fronts, have helped shape the
individual I am today. There have been
moments in my life when it was very difficult
to continue working in unfavourable
conditions. But I fought my way, to make a
mark for myself.
"Irealised the importance of being tough,
both mentally and physically, which
encouraged me to deliver my best
regardless of the odds. In my journey, I
learned that challenges may always beset
you, but if one is strong-willed and
determined, you can overcome them,"
added Kangana, often tagged the "Queen"
of Bollywood.
In her last released film "Simran", she played
an imperfectly perfect girl who wants to
lead life on her own terms. Does she think
such characters hardly exist in real life
where girls are always following the norm?
"My career trajectory is full of characters and
films where I am trying to redefine the
conventional heroine tag. I think it is
important to reinvent oneself continuously
and diversify your craft.
"I have been fortunate that I have worked in
path-breaking films such as 'Fashion', 'Tanu
Weds Manu', 'Queen' and 'Simran' where I
play individualistic characters. I do know
'Queen' had a strong impact on viewers. I
always choose to do roles where there is a
message being delivered that makes the
viewer think differently and shapes their
choices," said the actress, who will next be
seen in "Manikarnika".
She also feels "there are many women who
aspire to dream bigger and better" and she
is one of them. Kangana, who comes from a
small town in Himachal Pradesh, says her
circumstances never discouraged her from
chasing her dreams.
"I encourage women to believe in their
strength and value their hard work. My
motto has always been to follow my own
path and not succumb to norms. I believe
it's important to celebrate yourself and
grow with each experience," she said.
This is what she is trying to promote with
the #FitToFight campaign.
"I hope to inspire other girls through my
stories of courage, faith and conviction. I
truly believe in the limitless potential that
every woman possesses to be physically,
mentally and socially fit. I do hope my story
and journey of facing adversities, fighting
obstacles and emerging stronger and fitter,
will inspire other women to be Fit to Fight,"
she said.
https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/kangana-ranaut-tough-remain-headstrong-filmdom-390605.
her mind despite the reactions her words
elicit, says it is difficult to remain
"headstrong" in Bollywood as there are
always people who try to make one "feel
insignificant". But she continues to fight it.
"Being an outsider in the business, I have
fought to carve a niche for myself. I have
also been opinionated and I choose to
express my views openly," Kangana told
IANS in an email interview.
"In our industry, it becomes difficult to
remain headstrong as you are often judged
for not following the status quo. There will
always be a segment that will try to make
you feel insignificant, but it is important to
channel your strength and confidence and
work hard to triumph. It's important to
grow a distinct voice to break the clutter,"
added the National Award winner.
Kangana, a Reebok brand ambassador, is a
part of the second edition of the brand's
#FitToFight campaign, which fights looming
gender demons of eve-teasing and pay
disparity.
The actress has been actively talking about
her struggle in the industry as well as her
relationships with actors like Aditya Pancholi
and Hrithik Roshan. She tagged filmmaker
Karan Johar as a "flagbearer of nepotism"
during his chat show.
Does she consider herself "mentally tough
and fit to fight"?
"Absolutely," she said.
"My experiences in life, on the personal and
professional fronts, have helped shape the
individual I am today. There have been
moments in my life when it was very difficult
to continue working in unfavourable
conditions. But I fought my way, to make a
mark for myself.
"Irealised the importance of being tough,
both mentally and physically, which
encouraged me to deliver my best
regardless of the odds. In my journey, I
learned that challenges may always beset
you, but if one is strong-willed and
determined, you can overcome them,"
added Kangana, often tagged the "Queen"
of Bollywood.
In her last released film "Simran", she played
an imperfectly perfect girl who wants to
lead life on her own terms. Does she think
such characters hardly exist in real life
where girls are always following the norm?
"My career trajectory is full of characters and
films where I am trying to redefine the
conventional heroine tag. I think it is
important to reinvent oneself continuously
and diversify your craft.
"I have been fortunate that I have worked in
path-breaking films such as 'Fashion', 'Tanu
Weds Manu', 'Queen' and 'Simran' where I
play individualistic characters. I do know
'Queen' had a strong impact on viewers. I
always choose to do roles where there is a
message being delivered that makes the
viewer think differently and shapes their
choices," said the actress, who will next be
seen in "Manikarnika".
She also feels "there are many women who
aspire to dream bigger and better" and she
is one of them. Kangana, who comes from a
small town in Himachal Pradesh, says her
circumstances never discouraged her from
chasing her dreams.
"I encourage women to believe in their
strength and value their hard work. My
motto has always been to follow my own
path and not succumb to norms. I believe
it's important to celebrate yourself and
grow with each experience," she said.
This is what she is trying to promote with
the #FitToFight campaign.
"I hope to inspire other girls through my
stories of courage, faith and conviction. I
truly believe in the limitless potential that
every woman possesses to be physically,
mentally and socially fit. I do hope my story
and journey of facing adversities, fighting
obstacles and emerging stronger and fitter,
will inspire other women to be Fit to Fight,"
she said.
https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/kangana-ranaut-tough-remain-headstrong-filmdom-390605.
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