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Kangana's 20-Year Journey: From Portfolio to Stardom
29 Apr
Summary
- Kangana Ranaut celebrated two decades in cinema with her first portfolio photo.
- This portfolio image secured her debut role in the 2006 film Gangster.
- Gangster was directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Vishesh Films.

Actor Kangana Ranaut recently commemorated two decades in the film industry. To celebrate this significant milestone, she shared a throwback image from her very first portfolio shoot. This particular photograph holds immense personal value for Ranaut as it was the key that unlocked her entry into Bollywood. It directly led to her securing the role of Simran in the 2006 film Gangster. Released in 2006, Gangster was a romantic thriller directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt under Vishesh Films. The film also starred Emraan Hashmi and Shiney Ahuja, with music by Pritam. Following her successful debut, Kangana Ranaut built a distinguished career, featuring in films like Fashion and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. Her performance in Tanu Weds Manu was highly praised for its comic timing. She later won consecutive National Film Awards for Best Actress for her roles in Queen and Tanu Weds Manu Returns.