Kangana: The Original Lolita
- IndiaGlitz, [Monday,August 14 2006]
GangsterÂs moll Kangana Ranaut is making frequent headlines. Even though she is angrily reacting against the rumours surrounding her, it seems she is merrily enjoying all the attention. Her debut film ÂGangster earned her accolades from the likes of Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi. And she is already ready with her next ÂWoh Lamhe opposite Shiney Ahuja where she is playing a character based on actress Parveen BabiÂs persona. The promos of this film loosely based on Mahesh BhattÂs affair with Babi are looking promising.
As for the buzz surrounding Ranaut, then here are a few tidbits of Goss on her. It was written in the media, that she did not attend the funeral of her grandfather in Himachal Pradesh and her family is very upset with her. Her clarification: My grandfather is very much alive and so is my great grandfather. She has known Aditya Pancholi for a long time and they also have a pretty close comfort zone. Her clarification: IÂve known Aditya jiÂs family for a long time as they supported me when I first came to Mumbai and I respect him. She replaced AdityaÂs daughter Sana Pancholi in Suneel DarshanÂs ÂShakalaka BoomÂ. Her clarification: I spoke to Zareena ji before accepting the role and she was very happy that it has gone to a family friend and not someone else. She is having a scene with Anurag Basu, the director of ÂGangster and her forthcoming ÂMetroÂ. Her clarification: I didnÂt know that I am being linked with Anurag as well but thereÂs no truth in it.
ThereÂs no smoke without fire Miss Ranaut. The fact of the matter is that ÂGangster was not supposed to be her debut film. She had been signed by Pahlaj Nihalani for his version of Lolita with Amitabh Bachchan. In fact she had shot for exclusive provocative pictures for this film with nothing but a half open bath robe. But since the film got delayed, she returned the signing amount and moved on. It seems this talented actress is in a hurry to reach somewhere. And she doesnÂt mind taking the faster way too.