Kangana Ranaut doesn’t shy away from speaking her mind. Recently, she shared a video of legendary actress Meena Kumari on social media, making a profound statement. Kangana pointed out that even when women are talented, they’re often underestimated. She shared a clip from Meena Kumari’s classic drama ‘Pakeezah’ on Instagram, revealing that the actress designed her own costumes for the film.
Kangana wrote, “Do we know that Meena Kumari was also a poet and lyricist? A beautiful woman’s talent is always underestimated, so she’s never considered intellectual.” She added that Meena Kumari designed her own costumes for ‘Pakeezah’, including the iconic green dress with intricate gold embroidery that still resonates with her fans today.
Kangana Ranaut on Meena Kumari
Kangana emphasized that Meena Kumari’s costumes added depth to her character. She also designed her own jewelry for the film. Kangana highlighted a crucial point – how society tends to objectify women, ignoring their talent in the process.
Kangana Ranaut’s Upcoming Films
On the work front, Kangana will soon be seen in an untitled film with R. Madhavan, directed by A.L. Vijay. The team has completed filming, and the movie will release in both Hindi and Tamil. Although the producers haven’t revealed the story or title, Kangana has a slew of projects lined up, including the sequel to ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ titled ‘The Legend of Didda’, a patriotic film ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’, and ‘Sita: The Incarnation’ directed by Alaukik Desai.