Kangana
Ranaut,
over
the
years,
has
proved
herself
as
a
powerhouse
performer
and
became
one
of
the
most
important
figures
in
the
realm
of
Bollywood.
However,
back
in
2006,
when
this
young,
naive,
and
gorgeous
newcomer
stepped
into
the
world
of
cinema
with
the
crime
drama
film
Gangster,
nobody
would
have
imagined
that
one
day
she
would
be
nicknamed
the
‘Queen
of
Bollywood.’
In
her
initial
days,
she
was
mocked
for
the
way
she
spoke,
the
way
she
dressed,
and
the
way
she
carried
herself.
All
in
all,
her
existence
in
Bollywood
was
questioned.
Kangana
did
not
let
this
stop
her
from
realising
her
dreams
as
she
improved
her
skills
and,
with
each
film,
gained
the
flair
that
positioned
her
among
the
A-list
female
actors
in
the
Hindi
film
industry.
Eight
years
after
her
first
film
and
a
series
of
hits
and
misses,
in
2014
came
her
mega-hit,
Queen,
directed
by
Vikas
Bahl.
Though
the
initial
response
to
this
film
was
lukewarm,
it
turned
out
to
be
a
turning
point
in
her
career
and
became
a
box-office
success.
With
supporting
casts
including
Lisa
Haydon
and
Rajkumar
Rao,
Queen
is
the
story
of
a
simple,
meek,
and
innocent
Punjabi
girl
from
Delhi,
Rani
Mehra
(Kangana),
whose
finance
Vijay
Dhingra
(Rajkumar)
calls
off
their
wedding
a
day
before
because
he
feels
her
conservative
habits
and
personality
might
not
be
a
good
match
with
his
hi-fi
lifestyle
and
smartness.
To
control
the
situation
and
utilise
the
honeymoon
and
hotel
booking
costs,
Rani
goes
alone
to
her
honeymoon,
which
forms
the
basic
storyline
of
this
comedy-drama
film.
Queen
is
uncluttered
and
sends
out
a
strong
message
about
life,
rejecting
the
age-old
patriarchy
and
the
ideas
around
marriage.
But
you
must
be
thinking,
Why
are
we
talking
about
the
Queen
today?
It
is
because
the
film
completes
nine
years
on
March
7,
and
we
bring
you
a
few
reasons
why
Kanagna
Ranaut’s
Rani
Mehra
will
forever
remain
my
favourite
fictional
character.
Apart
from
a
well-written
story
and
Kangana
Ranaut’s
heartfelt
performance,
check
out
why
her
role
as
Rani
is
special.
Vulnerable
yet
strong
Kangana
Ranaut
as
Rani
Mehra
is
a
meek,
good-natured,
naive
Indian
girl
who
dreams
of
getting
married
to
her
ideal
husband,
Rajkumar.
She
is
vulnerable,
thinking
how
one
could
reject
her
for
what
she
is.
However,
when
she
decides
to
go
on
her
honeymoon
to
a
distant
foreign
country
all
alone,
it
brings
out
her
strength
as
a
woman
who
doesn’t
fear
taking
necessary
steps
when
the
situation
demands.
Decision
Maker
Eventually,
when
Rani
meets
a
different
set
of
people
from
around
the
world
and
learns
more
about
her
friend’s
background,
she
understands
that
life
can
be
different
for
different
people
in
other
parts
of
the
world.
Hence,
living
away
from
home
slowly
gives
her
the
confidence
to
make
decisions,
and
she
realises
that
she
has
the
potential
to
earn
a
living.
Progressive
From
a
kurti-clad,
sweet,
and
timid
desi
girl,
Rani
transforms
into
a
modern,
daring
woman
who
can
also
stun
in
revealing
western
outfits.
This
shows
one
should
never
restrict
themselves
to
their
past.
She
makes
male
friends
and
also
enjoys
a
life
she
never
had,
which
shows
that
one
can
always
break
societal
shackles
and
unlearn
new
things
at
any
given
time
in
life.
Learning
Self-Love
And
Respect
The
storyline
of
Queen
beautifully
showcases
how
one
can
indulge
in
self-love
and
exploration
without
emotionally
depending
on
others.
Kangana,
aka
Rani,
serves
as
a
perfect
example
of
a
meek
woman
learning
self-love
and
respect
after
she
is
shattered
by
being
called
an
undeserving
life
partner.
Kangana,
who
goes
on
a
solo
honeymoon
trip,
makes
new
friends,
has
fun,
and
learns
new
things
about
life,
comes
out
in
the
film
as
an
inspiration
to
many
women,
making
them
believe
that
loving
yourself
and
doing
what
you
like
should
never
take
you
on
a
guilt
trip.
Rani
proves
that
even
in
the
worst
scenarios,
“life
goes
on.”
Finding
Courage
At
times,
life
knocks
us
down
badly,
leaving
us
with
less
opportunity
to
work
to
meet
our
desires
and
get
what
we
want.
But
picking
yourself
up
and
finding
the
courage
to
break
free
and
enjoy
life
to
the
fullest
is
an
inevitable
part
and
parcel
of
the
same
game.
And
Kanagna’s
character
in
Queen
shows
how
she
moved
on
and
found
ways
to
live
her
life
according
to
her
terms
that
might
make
many
unhappy.
Queen
is
not
the
story
of
a
victim
of
society
or
patriarchy
but
of
a
woman
who
fought
alone
in
order
to
find
her
identity
and,
at
the
same
time,
kept
herself
rooted
to
her
core.
The
film
is
a
refreshing
take
on
a
demure,
gentle,
and
obedient
woman
as
someone
who
makes
her
own
decisions
and
is
independent.
If
you
have
not
watched
the
film
yet,
take
time
to
have
a
liberating
and
delightful
day
by
watching
this
gem
today.
