BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut has been in the headlines in recent days after she sparred with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Speaker Saurav Das over her comments on Gen Z. Amidst the ongoing interest in the politician, Kangana’s old interview has resurfaced as she reflected on her journey in Bollywood, comparing her rise to Shah Rukh Khanand he spoke openly about why he doesn’t connect with corporate culture.
Why did he draw the likeness of Shah Rukh Khan
In an earlier podcast with Raj Shamani, Kangana said that she and Shah Rukh Khan were among the few people who reached the top of the Hindi film industry without being part of a film family. At this time, he also said that as he grew up, his journey was very difficult.“I think I said that Shah Rukh and I are the two outsiders (who really made it). Shah Rukh Khan is from Delhi and is not from the film industry. He became a super star. I come from the hills, his mother is a magistrate, he comes from a family that speaks good English, he comes from a convent and he comes from Delhi to Mumbai, it’s not that different isn’t it? But I come from a village and I am a girl and I came as a teenager so my journey is very difficult. Having said that, he also didn’t have parents so I look like him, but I think that’s the way it is.”His comments showed how he sees both their careers as examples of foreigners making it big in the Indian film industry, while acknowledging the challenges they face.
Why Bollywood didn’t feel like home
Kangana also opened up about her relationship with film people. When asked if he has any friends in Bollywood, he said that he did not feel that he belonged to that country.“Look, I’m not a Bollywood type of person, okay. I can’t be friends with Bollywood people for sure.”Explaining his views, the actor added:“Bollywood people are full of themselves. They’re stupid, they’re dumb, they’re (all) protein shakes and that kind of (lifestyle).”When the interviewer said that not all people belong to this group, Kangana explained why she struggled to adapt to the life she was living.“Come on, I’ve seen enough Bollywood to know that, don’t tell me. If they are not shooting, their routine is to wake up in the morning, exercise, sleep in the afternoon, wake up again, go to the gym, sleep again at night or watch TV. They are like grasshoppers, empty. How can you be friends with such people? They don’t know what’s going on, they don’t have conversations, they meet, drink (and discuss their clothes, accessories). I will be very surprised if I find a decent person in Bollywood who can talk too much about cars or cars. “
Her thoughts on Bollywood parties
The actor also explained why he wanted to stay away from Bollywood events, saying that he was not happy about it.“It’s embarrassing, the conversation they’re having. It’s heartbreaking, the Bollywood party for me is like heartbreak.”
A work built for its purpose
Over the years, Kangana has established herself with popular performances in films like ‘Fashion’, ‘Queen’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ and ‘Thalaivii’. Whether it’s his acting or his outspoken ideas, he has remained one of the most talked about personalities in the entertainment industry.