Kangana ready to put on a new hat
After being in Bollywood as an actress for 11 years since her debut in “Gangster”, national award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut is set to begin a new innings—as a film director.
The actress said she would make her debut as a director with a comedy film after she completes her work in “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi”.
“After 'Manikarnika', I'm directing my film. It's going to be a comedy,” Kangana said in a group interview.
The 30-year old actress said after the biopic of Rani Laxmibai, she feels her life has come “full circle” and she wants to now focus on something she is passionate about, which is direction.
Directed by Krish, “Manikarnika” will chronicle the life and struggles of Rani Laxmibai during the fight for independence.
“I feel that there are projects and then there are films that fulfill something within you. I remember when I was 15 and I left home, I did not know when I would feel like I have achieved something. My life has come full circle and before this no amount of success and failure could make me feel like an achiever.”
“Now I feel I don't want to just waste time on this (going in a loop). I am also moving on to the next phase, which means that I will focus on my career as a filmmaker and I'll act in my films. So, I was telling Krish that 'you're the last director I'm working with',” said Kangana.
Asked what would be the title of her biopic if it is ever made, Kangana said, “I feel I have a long way to go. I feel that I still haven't got into the field that I actually feel very passionate about, which is filmmaking.”
“As an individual, I feel that I will be known as a filmmaker, not as an actor. I still have to get into that,” said the actress, who won national awards for best actress for her roles in “Queen” and “Tanu Weds Manu.”
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