The Sentinel

A Peek into Kangana Ranaut's Childhood

May 16, 2022
Difficult Childhood Experience
Kangana Ranaut, known for her strong persona, had a difficult childhood in her hometown in Himachal Pradesh
Wanted to Run Away from Home
Kangana shared in the reality show 'Lock Upp' that she had packed her bags and wanted to run away from home at the age of eight
Troublesome Cousins
She was often troubled by her cousins who would complain to her parents about where she went and what she did.
Scars of the Past
She shared in an interview that her mother beat her up with a broom in her childhood
Unwanted Girl Child
Kangana's parents were not happy with another girl child, since they already had her elder sister Rangoli
Not Allowed to be Bold
Kangana felt discomfort while growing up as she was not seen or accepted for who she was
Strict Father
On her father's birthday last year, Kangana wrote up on social media, "Dear Papa I wish growing up you were not such a strict parent..."
Not Supporting of Acting Career
Kangana's parents were devastated when she decided to move to Delhi to figure out her calling, instead of becoming a Doctor
Slapping to Discipline
Her father was about to slap her when she refused to go to school one day. However, Kangana rebelled saying "If you slap me, I will slap you back"
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