Kangana Ranaut claims her Bollywood journey was tougher than SRK's
14 Oct 2025

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut recently claimed that her journey in Bollywood has been tougher than superstar Shah Rukh Khan's.

She made these comments while speaking at a PHDCCI event in Delhi.

"Why did I get so much success? There is probably nobody else who came from a village and got such success in the mainstream," she said.

'I was from a village that nobody would...'
Background

Ranaut, who hails from Himachal Pradesh said, "You talk about Shah Rukh Khan. They are from Delhi, convent-educated."

"I was from a village that nobody would have even heard of - Bhamla."

"Maybe others may disagree, but I feel it's because I am brutally honest, not just with people but with myself too."

Ranaut and Khan's career trajectories
Career paths

Ranaut left home at 15 and moved to Mumbai, where she made her Bollywood debut with Gangster at 19.

Since then, she has become one of the most successful actors in the industry, winning four National Film Awards.

On the other hand, Khan started his career in TV before moving to Mumbai in 1991 and eventually becoming one of Indian cinema's biggest stars.

Ranaut's Hollywood debut; Khan will be seen in 'King'
Future endeavors

Ranaut was last seen in the political drama Emergency, which failed to impress at the box office.

She is now gearing up for her Hollywood debut with the horror drama Blessed Be the Evil, slated for release next year.

Meanwhile, Khan will be seen in Siddharth Anand's star-studded King set to hit theaters in 2026.