Actor Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday spoke about her struggles in the film industry as her film Gangster clocked 15 years. She compared herself to actor Shah Rukh Khan, adding that they have the ‘biggest success stories ever’, but also pointed out the differences in their journeys.
Anurag Basu’s Gangster marked her entry into the film industry and she was an instant star with her compelling performance in the film.
The film also starred Emraan Hashmi and Shiney Ahuja in the lead roles. Kangana was awarded the Best Debut Filmfare award for her performance.
“15 years ago Gangster released today, Shahrukh Khan ji and mine are the biggest success stories ever but SRK was from Delhi, convent educated and his parents were involved in films, I did not know a single word of English, no education, came from a remote village of HP,” Kangana wrote.
She further added, “every step was a battle starting with my own father and grandfather, who made my life miserable, and yet 15 years later after so much success still every day is a fight for survival but totally worth it, thank you everyone.”
However, this is not the first time Kangana has compared herself to an actor par excellence. In the past, she has counted herself amongst the likes of Hollywood star, Meryl Streep. She also said that she considers herself similar to Wonder Woman-fame Gal Gadot and Tom Cruise.
Kangana earned the Filmfare Best Debut trophy for her performance in Gangster. The same year she starred in another film Who Lamhe which is apparently based on the life of famous Bollywood actress Parveen Babi.
