Kangana Ranaut Embraces ‘Joy Of Ageing', Says Politics Is ‘Kinder To Older Women' Than Films
Kangana Ranaut recalled that her film crew would panic at the sight of her grey hair, quickly resorting to mascaras or colour sprays to hide them.
Bollywood actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut is known for airing her views candidly on social media. She recently took to her Instagram account to share how she is finding joy in embracing ageing. The 39-year-old actress conveyed that she feels empowered in a space where her appearance does not diminish her worth. She also said that she believes politics is more accepting of older women than the film industry. She shared a few unfiltered selfies, saying that the most beautiful place is where one is seen for who they truly are.
Kangana Ranaut, who is currently in Delhi, shared two no-filter selfies on her Instagram stories. She is seen dressed in a blue floral printed outfit, holding her sunglasses in one hand. In her caption, she wrote, 'My pilgrim soul never feared aging but when my film crew saw grey hair they panicked, used mascaras/color sprays. Happy to be in a place where my aging face or body doesn't take anything away from me. Aging is such a joy. Do you guys think politics is kinder to older women than movies? I definitely think so #nofilter used in this picture #joyofaging."
In another story, she added, 'The most beautiful place in the world is where there is no gap between who you are and how you are perceived. #joyofaging #delhivibes." Check out her Instagram story below!
Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut recently hit the headlines after it was reported that she is all set to make her Hollywood debut. As reported by Variety, the National Award-winning actress will be seen in the horror drama 'Blessed Be the Evil'. As per the synopsis, the film follows a Christian couple who, after experiencing a devastating miscarriage, purchase an abandoned farm with a dark past. However, their love and faith are soon tested by a malevolent presence.
Produced by Lions Movies, the film will also star Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, apart from Kangana Ranaut. The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra.
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