Kangana Ranaut opens up on rejecting films with SRK and Salman
Kangana Ranaut opens up on rejecting films with SRK and Salman
Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut is known for speaking her mind and to make bold statements.
Recently she opened up on rejecting films with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan and adding that there was a time when she wanted to share screen space with the most popular Khans.
Infact, Kangana was offered biggies like Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Zero opposite Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.
In her recent appearance at the News18 India Channel Kangana admitted that her journey in this industry over the last 10 years has been a struggle. She was dismissed, people said she wouldn’t make it because she didn’t fit into the typical mold of ‘item numbers’ or ‘comedy scenes.’ But when she didn’t get that kind of work, she found success in her own way with films like Queen, Tanu Weds Manu, and Manikarnika . She went on to add that a woman has established her own identity in this industry.
She further added that when the audience has shown immense love, why should she stand next to someone and do a side role? Or perform an item number for two scenes? What is that worth? Hai Kya Woh? Hum Bhi Hai Na!
She has never wanted to bring anyone down by not working with them but has always said whether it’s the Khans or the Kumars, she has no personal issues with them. But she stands firm in her identity. And because of the success she has built, tomorrow, other women will be able to find their own place in this industry.
On the exploitation of women in the industry, she said, does any soul know how much these heroes exploit women? Inviting them for dinner, messaging them, or showing up unannounced at their homes. But now, a daughter has come forward to speak out. When someone wants to spend time with you romantically, that’s different, but these heroes are the biggest exploiters. If one woman stands up for herself and builds her career on her own terms, why does the world fall apart because she refused to do films with certain people?”
She further went on to add that she is just not saying she has issues with everyone. But for those who did, the whole world has seen it they tried to put her in jail. But when we see cases like the Kolkata rape or public rape threats against her, we know women are still not respected. And the film industry is no different,” she clarified.
Talking about late choreographer, Saroj Khan’s controversial statement, she asserted, “Saroj Khan, who was in the industry long before she (Kangana) was born, once said, ‘Yes, they rape, but at least they give you bread.’ That’s how low women are treated. These poor women think that if they got some work after being exploited, at least they got something. That’s the harsh reality of women’s plight in this industry.
When a woman like her comes into the industry and says she won’t do films like the typical heroes, why is it that the sky seems to fall? People say Kangana is crazy, that she doesn’t listen to anyone, and she is difficult. She should understand this hypocritical world. On one hand, they talk about empowering women, and on the other, they don’t hesitate to tear down a woman who rises.
News Edit KV Raman
