Kangana Ranaut Recalls Salman Khan's Advice and Turning Down Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut recently shared anecdotes from her early career struggles, highlighting interactions with superstar Salman Khan and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Ranaut revealed that during her teenage years, Khan identified her potential as a 'Sanjay Leela Bhansali heroine' and urged her to meet the director. Although Bhansali reviewed her portfolio, he did not sign her for a film at that time, reportedly questioning her consistent appearance in photographs. Ranaut noted that Bhansali later expressed regret over this decision, acknowledging he should have listened to Khan's recommendation. Years later, after achieving significant commercial success with films like Queen and Tanu Weds Manu, Bhansali approached Ranaut again, offering her an item number in his movie Ram Leela. However, Ranaut declined the offer, stating her refusal to participate in item numbers due to her stance on the portrayal of women in cinema. This revelation underscores her journey from a struggling newcomer to a powerful industry figure who prioritizes artistic integrity and gender representation over high-profile collaborations.
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Kangana Ranaut Recalls Salman Khan's Advice and Turning Down Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut recently shared anecdotes from her early career struggles, highlighting interactions with superstar Salman Khan and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Ranaut revealed that during her teenage years, Khan identified her potential as a 'Sanjay Leela Bhansali heroine' and urged her to meet the director. Although Bhansali reviewed her portfolio, he did not sign her for a film at that time, reportedly questioning her consistent appearance in photographs. Ranaut noted that Bhansali later expressed regret over this decision, acknowledging he should have listened to Khan's recommendation. Years later, after achieving significant commercial success with films like Queen and Tanu Weds Manu, Bhansali approached Ranaut again, offering her an item number in his movie Ram Leela. However, Ranaut declined the offer, stating her refusal to participate in item numbers due to her stance on the portrayal of women in cinema. This revelation underscores her journey from a struggling newcomer to a powerful industry figure who prioritizes artistic integrity and gender representation over high-profile collaborations.
The Indian Express