Kangana Ranaut Bags National Film Award For Manikarnika And Panga

Actress Kangana Ranaut bagged two National Film Awards for 'Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi' and Panga'.

One of the country's most eminent awards in entertainment, National Film Award announced to honour the 'Queen' star for her much-acclaimed films 'Manikarnika- The Queen of Jhansi' and 'Panga' with the 'Best Actor (female) accolade in the 67th edition of the awards. The awards were announced virtually.

Kangana Ranaut took to dropped a video post, expressing her happiness and gratitude for the honour.

Kangana played the role of Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi in the period drama 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi'. The film was based on the life and struggles of the queen and her war against the British East India Company, during the Indian rebellion of 1857.

On the other hand, Kangana's sports drama flick 'Panga' also credited her win for the 'Best Actor (female)' award. The Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari-directorial drama revolves around the wish of a mother to pursue her career in 'Kabaddi'.

Kangana who was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, by the Government of India, for her contribution to arts, in 2020, has been the recipient of three National Film Awards: Best Supporting Actress for Fashion, and Best Actress for Queen, and Tanu Weds Manu Returns.