Kangana opens up about her career struggles

Kangana Ranaut, known for her fearless persona and outspoken views, recently made waves with her startling revelations about the difficulties she faced in her

Bollywood

career. In a recent interview, the acclaimed actress shared that she felt she had been given “deshnikala,” (

exiled

from her own country), due to a lack of work in the industry for over eight years.

Reflecting on her early years in the film industry, Kangana discussed how she initially garnered praise for her diverse roles. During her conversation with New24.com, she explained that soon after she came to Mumbai in 2004, her initial movies like ‘Gangster’ and ‘Woh Lamhe,’ garnered her appreciation. She played a range of diverse roles like a gangster, a schizophrenic, a drug-addicted supermodel, and more. However, despite the praise she was able to win, she stopped receiving work.
Kangana's career hit an unexpected slump, leaving her without substantial projects for nearly a decade. She mentioned that it wasn’t just a brief struggle; it spanned years of uncertainty. It was incredibly tough to cope with. She was often told that my acting was too good, which bizarrely became a disadvantage in Bollywood. There was a widespread notion that someone like her didn’t fit the typical industry mold.

During this challenging phase, Kangana even considered leaving Bollywood altogether. She recounted her decision to move to the United States in search of new opportunities. “I felt as if I had been exiled from my own country. I bought a house in Calabasas, hired an agent, and even directed a short film there. The system seemed to force those to leave who were too good,” Kangana added.
This move marked a significant period of introspection and growth for the actress, but her fortunes began to shift with the release of ‘Queen’ in 2014. This film, produced by a new production house and helmed by a fresh director, allowed Kangana to reclaim her position in the Indian film industry. She said it was a time when audiences were craving authentic stories about their own culture, rather than narratives influenced by foreign elements. After Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, she felt a renewed sense of freedom and empowerment in my country.

Last but not least, during the conversation the actress spoke about facing the critics, and the actress is famous for not shying away from addressing criticism over the years. She questioned why her perspectives and contributions were often met with hostility. “Why can’t people accept my viewpoint? Why am I subjected to so much criticism and hostility? I was practically exiled from this country. And who says I don’t respect our soldiers? Why is it okay for others to discredit leaders like Subhash Chandra Bose, but if I give credit to someone, it’s considered wrong?” she expressed.