Kangana Ranaut the 29 film old pahadi from Bhambla Himachal Pradesh in her nine year old career since Gangster (2006) has received 25 awards, including two National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards till date.

The actress who made a terrific impact with her debut in Gangster playing an alcoholic character with real nuances. Criticize earlier for being a neurotic` queen on screen. 'Tanu Weds Manu' proved to be a game changer and an upbeat, cheerful, - the heroine a bollywood cinegoer wants arrived.

Queen` consolidated the position of Kangana as a versatile actress, a strong woman and most importantly an Indian who loves and respects her roots.. her simple background, honest image and on screen characters like Rani (Queen) and Tanu (Tanu Weds Manu series) made her a common` favorite` especially amongst the women brigade.

The confidence of the market in a project featuring Kangana Ranaut has climbed new heights. In this male dominated industry seldom have we found woman taking center stage in projects.

Previously Sridevi and Hema Malini enjoyed this stardom and market confidence. It is said that Hema Malini the dream girl` of Bollywood enjoyed the maximum - 10 years of regime during the seventies.

Sridevi was the next conquer she ruled during the early 90`s and late 80`s but it was for maximum 5 years..

Kangana is shaping well to be the new box office favourite and the market is showing tremendous faith and confidence in the remarkable talent of Kangana as the heroine of the masses.

A market veteran says Kangana Ranaut is the heroine the market the audience and bollywood was looking for. Like Hema Malini and Sridevi, Kangana is able to establish a confidence on her own merits as an actress. She is the next Hema Malini, Sridevi in the making..

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