Kangana Ranaut: If I or 'Manikarnika' don't win at National film awards, it will question their credibility

Kangana Ranaut kickstarted 2019 by delivering a hit with her directorial debut Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi, where she played the titular role. In the film, the actor played the role of Rani Laxmibai and won hearts for her amazing work in the film. In her 13-year-long career, Kangana has won several accolades for her performances in the film. She has been bestowed with three National Film Awards for her role in Fashion, Queen and Tanu Weds Manu Returns.

As per reports in IANS, during a media interaction on her birthday, the talented actor revealed that her latest film, Manikarnika also deserves a National Award. She stated, "I feel there are certain things which if you will not respect, then it is, in turn, disrespectful for that organisation itself." She also said, "So, if I or my film 'Manikarnika...' doesn't win at National film awards, then it will question the credibility of that award ceremony but if I come across other good work then, I will be objective enough to say it's better than me."

Kangana added, "I think last year, Tabu ji gave an amazing performance in Andhadun. I am floored by what she has done. I think in the coming year, it will be revealed. If there will be a better performance than 'Manikarnika', I will definitely appreciate that but I don't think it will happen."

Well, we have to wait until next year to see whether the fourth National Award for Kangana is on its way!

Meanwhile, the 32-year-old actor will next be seen in Mental Hai Kya opposite Rajkummar Rao. The film is releasing in May.