Bollywood queen Kangana Ranaut is all set to enthral the audiences with her powerful act in ‘Manikarnika’ The Queen of Jhansi’. The actress will be seen playing the titular role of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi.
The venture is directed by Krish and backed by Zee Studios. The film also marks the big screen debut of popular television actress Ankita Lokhande, who plays Jhalkari Bai.
The movie also features Jisshu Sengupta, Atul Kulkarni, Sonu Sood and Suresh Oberoi in pivotal parts. ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi’ is based on the life of Rani Laxmibai and the battle she fought against the British empire in 1857.
Ace fashion designer Neeta Lulla has worked on Kangana’s look in the film.
“Manikarnika”: The queen of Jhansi is the real life story of the warrior queen. She was the first woman in history to fight against the British and started the first war for Independence. The 22 year old queen refused to cede Jhansi to the British. Dressed as a man , she fought a fierce battle and was killed in combat but her inspiring life story and fight against the British is an inspiring tale of bravery , Valor and women’s strength that has inspired generations after her and will inspiring tale of bravery , valor and women’s strength that has inspired generations after her and generations to came .