Kangana Ranaut has never been one to mince words, and in a recent conversation, the actor-politician opened up about insecurity, jealousy and the growing lack of camaraderie in the film industry.
Interestingly, while making her point, Kangana cited Deepika Padukone as someone she learned from during her initial years in Bollywood.Reflecting on why she does not feel threatened by her fellow actors, Kangana said that insecurity is a state of mind and not a reflection of a person’s actual achievements.“I’m very shocked by people, because they come from an insecure place. In fact, it has nothing to do with what you have or don’t have.
“It’s just a state of mind,” she told Entertainment Live.The ER actress acknowledged that feelings such as jealousy and insecurity are normal but believes individuals have a choice about whether they allow these feelings to take over.“Insecurity, jealousy, feeling like you’re less than others — everyone has those feelings. But letting them control your mind is a choice. I’ve never agreed with that choice,” she said.
Kangana went on to describe insecurity as one of the most unattractive traits a person can have.“I’ve seen very attractive, confident people, who have everything going their way, suddenly make themselves look very small because of crippling insecurity. It takes away their wisdom and charm,” she said.
“If there is someone less talented than me, he deserves my protection.”
The actress said that she consciously decided early in her life that she would never allow herself to be consumed by such feelings.“I always made a conscious choice that I would never put myself in that place. Whether I had something or I didn’t have something, I would never be that person,” she said.According to Kangana, people should either mentor those who are less experienced or learn from those who are better than them.“If someone is less talented than me, he should have my protection. I should treat him like a mentor. If someone is more talented than me, then naturally I should learn from him and receive his guidance.
Then where is the issue of insecurity?” she said.
Kangana on Deepika Padukone
The actress also revealed that she consciously absorbed the qualities she admired in her peers, including Deepika Padukone.“When I came back from home, I didn’t know anything. I was a 15-16-year-old mountain girl. Even forming meaningful sentences was a challenge. Everything I learned, I learned by observing people,” she said.Referring to Deepika, Kangana added, “Even when it comes to my contemporaries, like Deepika and others, they had a sporting background.
I come from a science background. I could see how disciplined they were with exercise and fitness. “I have always learned from my contemporaries.”Kangana said growth becomes impossible when people refuse to acknowledge the strengths of others.“If you don’t acknowledge someone’s beauty, talent, or qualities, you’re preventing those qualities from coming to you as well. Acknowledge them first. Say, ‘You’re beautiful, you’re talented.'”
“Only then can you learn from them,” she explained.
“Today’s generation has a lot of negativity.”
The actress also lamented what she sees as a growing culture of competitiveness and negativity in the entertainment industry.Recalling how actors from previous generations maintained friendships despite being rivals, Kangana said, “People from the 70s, 80s and even the 90s were friends. Today, people don’t want to talk to each other. Girls don’t want to compliment each other.”
They act as if the other person shouldn’t be there.”The desire to hide or ignore someone else’s talent ultimately harms the person who holds those thoughts, she said.“If you feel that someone’s talent should not be seen, that people should not know about it, then this negativity becomes your subconscious karma. I believe the world is your own making,” she said.Kangana concluded her speech by urging people to consciously choose positivity instead of resentment.“I see a lot of negativity around me, especially among the younger generation. This is not good. This feeling of jealousy and resentment is toxic. We must consciously eliminate it,” she said.
