When fearless Kangana Ranaut was unapologetic about not working with the Khans

From making her acting debut with Gangster to becoming one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood, actor Kangana Ranaut has come a long way. The actor has carved a niche for herself in her 16-year long journey with not only her acting prowess but also her fearless personality.

Today, as Kangana turns a year older, we recall the time when the bold actor made a revelation that she doesn’t want to work with the Khans- Salman Khan , Aamir Khan , and Shah Rukh Khan . The actor had made it clear during the appearance on Karan Johar ’s Koffee with Karan that she is not really interested in working with the Khans unless she is offered an equal role. To note, no actress has taken such a stand till date, in fact, they all want to work with the superstars.

We also found a throwback interview with critic Rajeev Masand where she showed her unabashed self when asked if her decision of not working with the Khans will hamper the longevity of her career. According to Indiatimes, she was quoted saying, "In fact, there is no longevity with working with Khans. It’s the other way around because what I am today, where I stand today, as the leading lady doing a film with a Khan, let’s be rational about it. Where would it take me? Can it take me a notch higher than where I already am? It cannot! What can it give me that I have already not achieved? I can’t see a single thing, if you can, please come up with it."

Further, she added that the only way she can last is if she gets a notch higher than her last film. “In a film, there’s only one hero. There are exceptions of course. Let’s talk about a Khan film. Who is the hero in that film? When I have done and working on films that give me the possibility of building a brand of my own individually, it will be very stupid of me to go and stand behind someone else and try and encash their popularity.”

Detailing on the aspects of working with the Khans, she said,”“Aamir is kind to discuss his films with me. It’s not that I have a different attitude towards them when I am around them. My attitude remains the same. Until Queen , I was very open to working the Khans. After Tanu Weds Manu, I realised that if in a film, I am not the hero, it will disappoint everyone. It’s a very professional strategy that I have adopted. And Shah Rukh sir, I am a huge fan. It’s very unfortunate that our paths will never cross. Salman, I met him the other day and he loved Rangoon ’s trailer, and he was very excited about it.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Kangana will be next seen in Dhakkad and Tejas . She has recently wrapped up her production venture Tiku Weds Sheru. She is currently busy hosting an OTT reality show Lock Upp .