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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kangana Ranaut says ‘politics is kinder to older women than film industry' as she talks about joy of ageing
It's not uncommon for actors to speak out about the lack of substantial roles for older women in the film industry. Now, Kangana Ranaut has joined the conversation, reflecting on ageing and how politics has offered her a more accepting space than cinema. (Also Read: Kangana Ranaut gives a glimpse of what Parliamentarians get up to when sessions get adjourned) The actor-turned-politician took to Instagram to share a series of photos flaunting her curly hair, and penned a candid note on the joy of ageing. She wrote, 'My pilgrim soul never feared ageing, but when my film crew saw grey hair, they panicked and used mascaras/colour sprays. Happy to be in a place where my ageing face or body doesn't take anything away from me. Ageing is such a joy.' Kangana also compared her experience in politics to that in film, saying she now feels more at peace because her appearance no longer defines her. 'Do you guys think politics is kinder to older women than movies? I definitely think so. #nofilter used in this picture #joyofaging #delhivibes. The most beautiful place in the world is where there is no gap between who you are and how you are perceived.' Kangana is currently serving as the BJP Member of Parliament from the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh. She frequently shares glimpses of her time in Parliament on social media. Kangana was last seen in the film Emergency, which she directed and headlined as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. While her performance drew praise from fans, the film underperformed at the box office, earning only ₹23.75 crore worldwide. The ensemble cast includes Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, and Milind Soman. The film is now available on Netflix. According to Variety, Kangana is now set to make her Hollywood debut with the upcoming horror film Blessed Be The Evil, produced by US-based Lions Movies. She will star alongside Teen Wolf actor Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone. The film is slated to begin production later this year in New York.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kangana Ranaut slams 'grasshopper brain cell generation' as video shows youngsters failing to name President of India
Earlier this week, a video on Instagram showed several youngsters during a street interview, unable to name the President of India. The video, meant to highlight the lack of awareness about basic general knowledge in a wide section of Indians, also caught the attention of actor-turned-MP Kangana Ranaut. On Saturday, Kangana shared her two bits on the video, slamming the youngsters who got it wrong. (Also read: Kangana Ranaut flaunts a bright smile in new pics, calls it her 'Bharat winning against China+Pakistan face') Taking to her Instagram Stories, Kangana shared a screengrab from the video where a participant fails to name President Droupadi Murmu and says 'I forgot his name', implying she thinks the current President is male. While sharing the video, Kangana wrote alongside, "War won't kill us but grasshopper brain cell generation surely will." Kangana's reference to war was about the recent border tensions between India and Pakistan. The video, shared in April by an Instagram page called Gen Z Pulse, begins with an anchor asking a group of girls, "Who is the President of India?" One girl responds, "I forgot his name," while another adds, 'Murunali, I don't know. Murunu or something.' A post shared by The GenZ Pulse (@thegenzpulse) A third participant names the previous President Ram Nath Kovind, while another 'cleverly' says Jawahar Lal Nehru, saying the host never specified if they were to name the current President, adding that Nehru 'was the first President'. Ironically, Nehru was never President. He held the office of the Prime Minister of India from 1947-64. Kangana Ranaut is set to make her Hollywood debut with Blessed Be The Evil, a horror film that will also star Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, daughter of Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone. According to a report in Variety, production for Blessed Be The Evil will begin this summer in New York.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘D-list cast?' Fans react to Kangana Ranaut's Hollywood debut alongside Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone
Bollywood star and sitting MP Kangana Ranaut is now making her first big leap into Hollywood with an upcoming horror drama titled Blessed Be The Evil. Directed by Anurag Rudra and written by Rudra alongside Gatha Tiwary, the film is set to begin production this summer in New York. Ranaut will star alongside Teen Wolf's Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone of Tulsa King, in a cast that's already prompting heated discussion online. The story follows a Christian couple grappling with the trauma of a miscarriage, who move into an abandoned farmhouse only to find themselves confronted by a sinister presence. The movie is being produced under the banner of Lions Movies, which noted they selected U.S. locations for filming specifically to 'avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs'. Director Anurag Rudra shared insight into the personal inspiration behind the story, saying: 'Being born and spending my childhood in rural India, I was told stories that got embedded in my mind and heart. This folklore was so special that I truly believed in all the stories, and wanted to showcase them internationally through the art of cinema – the strongest and most beautiful way to connect to dreams and reality.' Co-writer Gatha Tiwary added: 'A story like Blessed Be The Evil is very rare. Lions Movies has developed a spine-chilling narrative with unprecedented suspense and drama. It also has great potential for international markets, both in streaming and selling.' The film will be introduced to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market, with additional casting handled by London/Stroud Casting. While Ranaut's Hollywood debut marks a milestone, reactions online have been split, if not wary. Some praised her bold choice, while others questioned the scale of the project and its potential impact. 'No hate to her, but honestly, getting meaningful work in Hollywood is extremely difficult. They often cast Indian actors just to tap into the Indian market and then hand them some third-tier role. I genuinely hope that if she does go there, she gets a good opportunity, but judging by the experiences of those who've gone before her, it usually ends up being more about market appeal than real talent recognition,' one Reddit user commented. Another noted the recent success of horror films as a potentially savvy move, saying, 'Horror movies are doing really well in Hollywood, even the shitty ones like Tarot (2024) are making twice and thrice its budget so good for her, I hope she has a good role in the movie.' Others questioned the cast and scale of the production. 'This is a D-list cast to debut with, though. Tyler Posey from Teen Wolf, the teen show from a decade ago? I'm assuming Stallone's nepo daughter?' one comment read. Another added, 'Just by looking at the cast, I can tell you this will be an extremely small horror film. It won't be anything major. Much smaller than what Priyanka, Deepika and Alia have tried. I wonder and hope this tactic works for Kangana. Till now, our stars have tried to transition over with major roles and big budget movies unsuccessfully, so I'm wondering if Kangana moving doing a smaller film instead is a reach in a different direction. Smaller films and smaller budgets means it requires less for them to become hits and can allow Kangana to slowly build recognition over time. Let's see how this tactic goes.' Whether Blessed Be The Evil will prove to be a breakout moment or simply another indie horror entry remains to be seen. But for a star who's built her career defying expectations and blazing her own path, Ranaut's Hollywood debut is certainly one to watch.
Mint
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kangana Ranaut takes U-turn, to make Hollywood debut after Emergency debacle
Bollywood actor, MP Kangana Ranaut is all set to make her way to Hollywood. Opposite to what she previously shared about working in Hollywood, the actor will soon be making her Hollywood debut with the horror drama Blessed Be the Evil, as per Variety. According to Variety, Kangana will be making her Hollywood debut with the horror drama Blessed Be the Evil. The project, from Lions Movies, will feature Kangana alongside Teen Wolf fame Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, daughter of action superstar Sylvester Stallone. The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra from a screenplay co-written by Gatha Tiwary. Both will also produce the upcoming project. The production will begin later this year in New York. The report by Variety stated that the producers picked US locations to 'avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs'. According to the synopsis of the film, the story 'follows a Christian couple who, after experiencing a devastating miscarriage, purchase an abandoned farm with a dark past. Their love and faith are soon tested by a malevolent presence.' Talking about the film, the director told the portal, "Being born and spending my childhood in rural India, I was told stories that got embedded in my mind and heart.' 'This folklore was so special that I truly believed in all the stories, and wanted to showcase them internationally through the art of cinema – the strongest and most beautiful way to connect to dreams and reality.' Tiwary added, 'A story like 'Blessed Be The Evil' is very rare. Lions Movies has developed a spine-chilling narrative with unprecedented suspense and drama. It also has great potential for international markets, both in streaming and selling.' The news of Kangana's Hollywood debut comes despite her previously critical stance on Hollywood. In 2017, Kangana shared her views on the idea of pursuing a career in the West. She told Mid-Day, "It would be stupid for anyone to make the move to the West now. Their theatre business is crashing because of the influx of digital media. Asia, on the other hand, is where Hollywood was 15 years ago. It is a lucrative time for entertainment here. These are baits that I won't fall prey to.' In 2021, the Manikarnika actress had also highlighted at a media conference, "We need to discourage American and English movies as they are taking over our screens. We need to behave like one nation. We need to stop dividing ourselves like North India or South India. We need to enjoy our own films first, be it Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu or Punjabi.' In 2022, Kangana was once again asked about her plans on joining Hollywood on The Kapil Sharma Show. She told Kapil Sharma, "Humare yaha pe itne talented log hai na, to humme kahin aane jaane ki zarurat nahi hai. Ab jaise ki, world has become one place na, to sab log yaha kaam kare, waha ke log yaha pe kaam kar rahe hai. (We have a lot of talent here and don't need to go anywhere. The world has now become one place now and a lot of people are coming from other places to India and working here)." Kangana Ranaut was last seen in Emergency, which received mixed reactions from critics and fans.
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Kangana Ranaut To Make Hollywood Debut With Horror Drama Blessed Be The Evil. Details Inside
New Delhi: National Award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut is set to make her Hollywood debut with the horror drama Blessed Be The Evil. She will take on the lead role in the film, which also stars Teen Wolf actor Tyler Posey and Scarlett Rose Stallone, according to a report by Variety. The film follows a Christian couple who, after suffering a devastating miscarriage, move to an abandoned farm with a dark history. As they try to rebuild their lives, they find their love and faith tested by a malevolent presence. The project comes from Lions Movies and is scheduled to begin production this summer in New York. The producers chose to shoot in the U.S. to "avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs." Blessed Be the Evil will be directed by Anurag Rudra, known for Tailing Pond. He co-wrote the screenplay with Gatha Tiwary, president and founder of Lions Movies. "Being born and spending my childhood in rural India, I was told stories that got embedded in my mind and heart," Rudra said. He added, "This folklore was so special that I truly believed in all the stories, and wanted to showcase them internationally through the art of cinema - the strongest and most beautiful way to connect to dreams and reality." Tiwary added, "A story like Blessed Be The Evil is very rare. Lions Movies has developed a spine-chilling narrative with unprecedented suspense and drama. It also has great potential for international markets, both in streaming and selling." Kangana Ranaut brings significant star power to the film. In addition to her four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards, she is also a filmmaker and a Member of Parliament in India's Lok Sabha. Her recent directorial venture Emergency, in which she played Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had a worldwide theatrical release earlier this year. Tyler Posey, best known for his role in Teen Wolf, has previously appeared in horror films such as Truth or Dare. Scarlet Rose Stallone, daughter of Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin, has featured in Reach Me and more recently starred in The Gunslingers alongside Nicolas Cage.
