Kangana Ranaut On Entering Politics: 'I Probably Think This Is The Right Time'

Actor Kangana Ranaut, known for her outspoken views on various issues, has hinted at the possibility of entering the political arena in a recent interview.

Kangana Ranaut has hinted at the possibility of entering the political arena in a recent interview. ( Image Source :Instagram/@kanganaranaut )

New Delhi: Actor Kangana Ranaut, known for her outspoken views on various issues, has hinted at the possibility of entering the political arena in a recent interview. While she has always said that she will always be an actor, Kangana now believes that "the right time" has come for her to make a foray into politics. 

Acknowledging her history of clashes with political parties while working in the film industry, Kangana expressed her determination to contribute to the betterment of the country, in an interview with TV9 Bharatvarsh. 

 "I have literally fought from film sets with political parties. That doesn’t keep me away, it doesn’t take me a seat to do what I want to do for my country. But, if I want to get into politics, I probably think this is the right time," she said in the interview. 

The four-time National Award winner highlighted her pan-India representation through diverse film roles, ranging from characters in the South, Delhi, Haryana, to portraying the iconic freedom fighter Rani Lakshmibai in her directorial debut "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi." 

Expressing her sense of responsibility towards the country, Kangana shared, "This country has given me so much, I feel deeply responsible to give back. I have always been more of a nationalist, and that image has taken over even my very glorious acting career. I do have the awareness that I am deeply loved and appreciated." 

Kangana has always been upfront in voicing her support for Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, her attendance at the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya last month further fuelled speculations about her political inclinations. 

Kangana's previous statements on entering politics
Addressing queries about her potential participation in the Lok Sabha elections, Kangana had previously said, "Shri Krishna ki kripa rahi to ladenge (If Lord Krishna showers blessings, I will fight).”  

However, earlier this year, she clarified on her social media platform, "I am a sensitive and sensible person, not a political person. I was asked to join politics many times, I didn’t." 

Currently, Kangana is gearing up for her solo directorial debut, "Emergency," in which she will portray former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.