Kangana Ranaut says she did 'tacky films' to afford sister's 54 surgeries

Kangana Ranaut is known for doing off-beat eccentric roles in Bollywood. The 32-year-old actress will be seen in another female-centric film Panga. While promoting her film recently, she was interviewed by a leading publication. During the interview, she spoke about her film, the cast and also her past struggles. She opened up about her finding the best doctors for her sister Rangoli Chandel despite financial setbacks.

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Kangana Ranaut was candid in the interview and spoke about how she essayed "undeserving roles in tacky films". According to the interview, Kangana Ranaut wanted the best treatment for her sister Rangoli Chandel, after she was a victim of an acid attack. Kangana Ranaut expressed that she essayed roles in which she did not feel completely herself and was definitely uncomfortable. She also said that she went on guest appearances at events and private occasions in exchange for money, so that she could afford the best surgeons and doctors for her treatment in India.

In an interview with a media publication, Ranaut explained that she was still struggling to get film projects when her sister, Rangoli was attacked. Exclaiming that her financial set-back at that time added to further worries, the Queen actor informed that a total of 54 surgeries has to be performed.

 Ranaut concluded saying that although she had to 'struggle' a lot during that period, it is due to 'those times' that she is now a strong independent woman today.

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Further in the interview, she explained that in the wake of a bright career when the heinous crime was committed against her sister. She exclaimed how her financial set-back added to her big struggle. Finally, according to the Queen actor, it took more than 54 surgeries to treat her sister. But she reassures that the struggle made her a strong independent woman she is today.

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On the work front

Kangana Ranaut will essay the role of veteran Kabaddi player in Panga, who claims back her career. In the film, she is also a mother to a school kid. Neena Gupta and Richa Chadha will be seen in critical, supporting roles in Panga. The film is directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and is slated to release on January 24th, 2020. Kangana Ranaut is also seen promoting the film on several mediums.

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