Kangana Ranaut: Political Obligations Affecting My Film Career

Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut is currently Member of Parliament for Mandi constituency In Himachal Pradesh Political obligation And she’s busy Film career It was a challenge for her.

In a recent interview with Variety, Kangana spoke about the struggles of juggling the dual roles. “Being an MP is a very demanding job. I have to fly from place to place, especially as there are floods in my constituency. I have to go to Himachal and ensure that things are going well,” she said.

The recent floods have placed demands on her time and have affected her film career. “My film career is suffering. Projects are on hold. I can’t start shooting,” Kangana admitted. She explained that Parliament meetings have affected her availability, making it difficult to schedule film roles.

Despite the overwhelming current situation, Kangana is committed to both roles, and said she feels that she would be fulfilled no matter which path she chooses in the future. “I’m very open-minded and if something demands me more and engages me more as a person, I will choose that path eventually. But right now, there’s just too much going on in my life,” she said.

She described Emergency as more than just a reenactment of historical events: she saw the film as an exploration of power and its tragic consequences, saying, “Her life was a Shakespearean tragedy.”

But with a sensitive subject and the Gandhi family opposed to it, Kangana is confident of the film’s reception. She points out that a “big team of historians” who lived through the Emergency, including both supporters and critics of Indira Gandhi, helped ensure the film’s accuracy. “No one is going to be offended by this kind of honesty,” the actress said, highlighting the film’s balanced approach.