Even after ‘Gangster’ being a success, I was considered a B-grade actress and was a sidekick, even though I was good at what I did, and was jobless for two years. – Kangana Ranaut
While choosing a fashion show, I take into consideration the designer and the collection. Then only I said yes to do a show. – Kangana Ranaut
My biggest asset is that I know how to learn, and that, I believe, will help me in the long run. – Kangana Ranaut
I don’t know why everyone feels the pressure to look young. Personally, I hate it. I don’t want to inject Botox and look young forever. It’s living in denial and anything that has an undercurrent of this philosophy is bad for your growth. – Kangana Ranaut
I don’t really give into all that philosophical talks that ‘money is not everything.’ – Kangana Ranaut
I was very insecure at the beginning of my career. I didn’t value my talent. I would have probably skipped signing up for movies that I didn’t want to do if I had understood that I had been accepted and people liked my work. – Kangana Ranaut
I need nothing from my companion. No money, no financial security, no emotional support, nothing. All I want is the freedom to be myself. – Kangana Ranaut
When you are romancing a woman in a relationship, it should be poetic. It should have layers. – Kangana Ranaut
I know the consequences of my decisions. I’ve said no to the biggest of brands. So when I say no to something, I know how much business I will lose out on. – Kangana Ranaut
My sister and I had jointly heard the narration of ‘Revolver Rani’ in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s office. After hearing the narration, my sister was very scared and adamant that I should not do this film, as my character was twisted, neurotic, violent and abusive. – Kangana Ranaut
I think the kind of films and roles I do takes a whole year… I think it is justified. At some point, we have to come to that place where we are equally paid. It is a small step… we are headed to that direction. – Kangana Ranaut
Even when I was rebelling against my father, the point was to follow my own intuition and instinct. – Kangana Ranaut
Sometimes films might not work, but you as an actor should keep working. Because no matter how much you panic about how your film didn’t work, eventually, when you step out in the real world, there are people who value you as an artist. – Kangana Ranaut
I really don’t want to be known as a fashionista. I’d like to be someone more than that. – Kangana Ranaut
I think there are things that you look for when you’re younger, and you think they are going to make you happier or make you feel complete. That’s not going to happen, and it’s really about living the moments. Eventually, you reach a point when you’re at ease with your life and don’t have any unrealistic expectations. – Kangana Ranaut
I am extremely proud of my rags-to-riches story. It’s fun to be a misfit or an underdog if you acknowledge your gifts and befriend your obstacles. – Kangana Ranaut
When I left my home to become an actress, my father didn’t give me a single penny. I struggled a lot, and they had no idea what I went through. My grandfather even asked me to drop my surname when he learnt I was joining films. – Kangana Ranaut
In India, it’s a matter of fact that a girl child is seen as a liability. Probably the only expectation is that you grow up to a presentable young woman who can get a decent spouse. – Kangana Ranaut
The kind of roles which you get, people identify with your roles, and it then leads to the kind of brands you get. – Kangana Ranaut
It is true that some people are interested in the buying part of things… They want to buy everything from the movie reviews to the media net to the opinions and so on. – Kangana Ranaut
Somewhere down the line, I realised that dairy products were giving me acidity, so now I am a vegan. – Kangana Ranaut
This man who was my father’s age hit me hard on my head when I was 17. I started bleeding. I took out my sandal and hit his head hard, and he started to bleed, too. – Kangana Ranaut
I had no work after ‘Gangster’ for two years, and my sister Rangoli met with an accident that destroyed her looks. My struggle with my parents combined with the industry not accepting me made me feel alienated. – Kangana Ranaut
The thing about Bollywood is that you can’t just quit it even if you have little fame. You have to stick around and keep trying. – Kangana Ranaut
It’s very hard for me to find any sort of shame or blame in my life. I’m not made that way. – Kangana Ranaut
Nobody was my support. You have to support yourself, and I think that is the beauty of being a woman. You can handle anything and be ten times better than men. – Kangana Ranaut
