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News18
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kangana Ranaut Embraces ‘Joy Of Ageing', Says Politics Is ‘Kinder To Older Women' Than Films
Last Updated: Kangana Ranaut recalled that her film crew would panic at the sight of her grey hair, quickly resorting to mascaras or colour sprays to hide them. Bollywood actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut is known for airing her views candidly on social media. She recently took to her Instagram account to share how she is finding joy in embracing ageing. The 39-year-old actress conveyed that she feels empowered in a space where her appearance does not diminish her worth. She also said that she believes politics is more accepting of older women than the film industry. She shared a few unfiltered selfies, saying that the most beautiful place is where one is seen for who they truly are. Kangana Ranaut, who is currently in Delhi, shared two no-filter selfies on her Instagram stories. She is seen dressed in a blue floral printed outfit, holding her sunglasses in one hand. In her caption, she wrote, 'My pilgrim soul never feared aging but when my film crew saw grey hair they panicked, used mascaras/color sprays. Happy to be in a place where my aging face or body doesn't take anything away from me. Aging is such a joy. Do you guys think politics is kinder to older women than movies? I definitely think so #nofilter used in this picture #joyofaging." In another story, she added, 'The most beautiful place in the world is where there is no gap between who you are and how you are perceived. #joyofaging #delhivibes." Check out her Instagram story below! Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut recently hit the headlines after it was reported that she is all set to make her Hollywood debut. As reported by Variety, the National Award-winning actress will be seen in the horror drama 'Blessed Be the Evil'. As per the synopsis, the film follows a Christian couple who, after experiencing a devastating miscarriage, purchase an abandoned farm with a dark past. However, their love and faith are soon tested by a malevolent presence. Produced by Lions Movies, the film will also star Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, apart from Kangana Ranaut. The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra. First Published: May 31, 2025, 14:33 IST
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kangana Ranaut To Make Hollywood Debut With A Horror Film; Exciting Deets Inside
Last Updated: Kangana Ranaut's Hollywood debut will also star Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone. Kangana Ranaut is all set to make her Hollywood debut. As reported by Variety, the National Award-winning actress will be seen in the horror drama 'Blessed Be the Evil'. As per the synopsis, the film follows a Christian couple who, after experiencing a devastating miscarriage, purchase an abandoned farm with a dark past. However, their love and faith are soon tested by a malevolent presence. Produced by Lions Movies, the film will also star Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, apart from Kangana Ranaut. The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra. 'Being born and spending my childhood in rural India, I was told stories that got embedded in my mind and heart," he said, while talking about the project. '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," the director added. Reportedly, the production of the film is set to begin this summer in New York. It is being said that the producers specifically chose U.S. locations to 'avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs." Kangana Ranaut was last seen in Emergency. Released on January 17, the film starred Kangana as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The actress not only played the lead in Emergency but also directed it. The film explored the 21-month Emergency imposed by Gandhi, from 1975 to 1977, often referred to as the darkest chapter of independent India. Besides Ranaut, Emergency also starred Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Mahima Chaudhry as Pupul Jayakar, Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Vishak Nair as Sanjay Gandhi. Emergency received mixed reviews from all and failed to leave a mark at the box office. It earned only Rs 20 crore in India. First Published:
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kangana Ranaut REACTS As Youngsters Fail To Name India's President: ‘Grasshopper Brain…'
Last Updated: Kangana Ranaut expressed her disappointment and slammed young kids while reacting to a video in which they struggled to name India's President. Bollywood actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut is known for airing her opinions on social media, without mincing her words. Recently, she re-shared a video which showed young kids being asked to name India's President. Most of them failed to name President Droupadi Murmu, with one even mistakenly referring to her as 'Murunali.' The Bollywood actress expressed her disappointed and slammed the young generation for their lack of awareness. Taking to her Instagram stories, Kangana Ranaut shared the video which showed the youngsters struggling to name India's President, Droupadi Murmu. Reacting to it, she wrote, '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. She criticized the younger generation for their alarming lack of general knowledge. Check out her Instagram story below! The video which Kangana Ranaut shared was originally posted in April by an Instagram page called Gen Z Pulse. It begins with an anchor asking a group of girls, 'Who is the President of India?" One girl responded, 'I forgot his name," implying she assumes the current President is male. Another one added, 'Murunali, I don't know. Murunu or something." Another girl incorrectly named Ram Nath Kovind, while a fourth girl replied, 'Jawaharlal Nehru, he was the first president," after pointing out that the host hadn't specifically asked to name the current President's name. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut recently hit the headlines after it was reported that she is all set to make her Hollywood debut. As reported by Variety, the National Award-winning actress will be seen in the horror drama 'Blessed Be the Evil'. As per the synopsis, the film follows a Christian couple who, after experiencing a devastating miscarriage, purchase an abandoned farm with a dark past. However, their love and faith are soon tested by a malevolent presence. Produced by Lions Movies, the film will also star Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, apart from Kangana Ranaut. The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra. First Published:
News18
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kangana Ranaut Said 'We Need To Discourage American Movies' Before Hollywood Debut
Last Updated: Kangana Ranaut will be seen in the horror drama Blessed Be the Evil. Kangana Ranaut is all set to make her Hollywood debut. As reported by Variety, the National Award-winning actress will be seen in the horror drama Blessed Be the Evil. However, this move has left Indian fans in shock as the actress has previously urged Indians to avoid English language films. In 2021, while promoting her movie Thalaivii, Kangana said at a press 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." Before this, in 2017, Kangana 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." This statement came nearly two years after Priyanka Chopra's move to Hollywood. Meanwhile, as for Kangana's Hollywood debut, the film follows a Christian couple who, after experiencing a devastating miscarriage, purchase an abandoned farm with a dark past. However, their love and faith are soon tested by a malevolent presence. Produced by Lions Movies, the film will also star Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, apart from Kangana Ranaut. The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra, who was born in India. Reportedly, the production of the film is set to begin this summer in New York. It is being said that the producers specifically chose US locations to 'avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs'. Kangana Ranaut was last seen in Emergency. The film starred Kangana as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The actress not only played the lead in Emergency but also directed the film. First Published: May 10, 2025, 10:22 IST
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.
