Kangana says she’s extremely proud of Manikarnika
‘I am extremely proud of this film, portraying a character who empowers and inspires. We have put in our heart, blood and sweat into making this film,’ says the actor
Mumbai: actress kan gan ar anaut says she is proud of Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, and is looking forward to its release.
“I am extremely proud of this ilm, portraying a character who empowers and inspires. We have put in our heart, blood and sweat into making this ilm,” Kangana said in a statement.
The teaser of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, which captures the life story of Rani Laxmibai, will be released on Gandhi Jayanti, Oct.2.
“’Manikarnika...’ will make each and every Indian proud. I am quite ecstatic to showcase the teaser to everyone on this special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.” Produced by Zee Studios and Kamal Jain, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi, is slated to release on Jan.25, 2019.
Jain said: “The ilm captures different facets of Rani Laxmibai, who was not only one of the greatest warriors, but also an outstanding human being whose courage resonates with people even today.”
To which, Shariq Patel, CEO Zee Studios, added: “The ilm celebrates and salutes the extraordinary journey of India’s iercest warrior queen.” The movie has been in the midst of a controversy ever since the news of Kangana stepping in behind the camera to direct patchwork emerged.
Actor Sonu Sood has walked out of the ilm owing to his professional commitment towards Simmba. However, Kangana hit back at him, claiming he left the movie as he “refused to work under a woman director.”
On his part, Sonu has denied this. Now, actor Swati Semwal has also quit the project as she was unsure if her role would have been substantial enough following Sonu’s exit from the movie.
Meanwhile, actor Rajkummar Rao, who is set to share screen space with Kangana Ranaut in the upcoming ilms Mental Hai Kya and Imli, says that he and the actor became more comfortable over the years.
Rajkummar and Kangana have also worked together in the 2013 ilm Queen.
Asked how the bond has evolved between the two actors, Rajkummar said: “We have become way more comfortable with each other than we were earlier because (that time) I did not know her and she did not know me.
“But now it’s been about three-four years, we kept meeting in between at different events and parties... So, the comfort level is there.” MORE B15