I don’t plan to enter politics, I am busy with films: Kangana Ranaut

During her visit to New Delhi's National Gallery of Modern Art, Bollywood actress and queen of controversies, Kangana Ranaut, told the press that she had ruled out the possibility of taking up politics as a career. 

"I don't have any plans to enter politics as I'm busy with shooting for my films. I do have an interest in politics but only as an artiste. And I'm a successful artiste, as I began my career at the age of 16. I have reached the present stage after a lot of struggle," Kangana told the reporters in New Delhi.

She visited over 1,200 items gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that are on display as part of an e-auction that began on September 17.

The 35-year-old actress said her politics would instead be reflected in her work. "I don't have the capacity to start over in a new career, but I will always make good films keeping in mind my interest in politics."

She talked about her upcoming directorial project "Emergency", in which she essays the role of former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.

Kangana acknowledged that the movie's subject is controversial in nature and it was only due to the creative freedom fostered by the 'current government' that she could tackle the subject.

"It is a controversial topic and I think nobody till date has had the liberty to openly tell this story. It is only possible now because the current government provides a certain protection and platform to actors..." the actress said.

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"This (the Emergency) was an important phase of the country's history but no one had the guts to make a film on it. So, I think it is a very good time for creative artists," she added.

"Emergency", which deals with the 1975-77 political event in India, will also feature veteran actor Anupam Kher in the role of revolutionary leader J P Narayan; Shreyas Talpade as former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee; Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Mahima Chaudhry as author-cultural activist Pupul Jayakar.