“In India, it's a matter of fact that a girl child is seen as a liability. Probably the only expectation is that you grow up to a presentable young woman who can get a decent spouse.”

Indian actress, filmmaker, and politician

Kangana Ranaut is an Indian actress, filmmaker, and politician. She serves as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha for Mandi, a post she has held since June 2024. She is known for work in Hindi cinema and has 113 quotes on the site. She is associated with female-led films and with portraying strong-willed, unconventional women. Her career has brought her four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards, and she has appeared six times in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list. In 2020, the Government of India awarded her the Padma Shri.