9 Years Of Queen: Here's Why Kangana Ranaut's Rani Mehra Will Always Be A Pop Culture's Favourite Character

Kangana Ranaut's Queen turns 9 today, March 7, and we bring you reasons why the actress's character as Rani will remain iconic.

Kangana raanut as rani mehra in queen movie

Kangana Ranaut, over the years, has proved herself as a powerhouse performer and became one of the most important figures in the realm of Bollywood. However, back in 2006, when this young, naive, and gorgeous newcomer stepped into the world of cinema with the crime drama film Gangster, nobody would have imagined that one day she would be nicknamed the 'Queen of Bollywood.'

In her initial days, she was mocked for the way she spoke, the way she dressed, and the way she carried herself. All in all, her existence in Bollywood was questioned. Kangana did not let this stop her from realising her dreams as she improved her skills and, with each film, gained the flair that positioned her among the A-list female actors in the Hindi film industry.

Eight years after her first film and a series of hits and misses, in 2014 came her mega-hit, Queen, directed by Vikas Bahl. Though the initial response to this film was lukewarm, it turned out to be a turning point in her career and became a box-office success.

With supporting casts including Lisa Haydon and Rajkumar Rao, Queen is the story of a simple, meek, and innocent Punjabi girl from Delhi, Rani Mehra (Kangana), whose finance Vijay Dhingra (Rajkumar) calls off their wedding a day before because he feels her conservative habits and personality might not be a good match with his hi-fi lifestyle and smartness. To control the situation and utilise the honeymoon and hotel booking costs, Rani goes alone to her honeymoon, which forms the basic storyline of this comedy-drama film.

Queen is uncluttered and sends out a strong message about life, rejecting the age-old patriarchy and the ideas around marriage.

But you must be thinking, Why are we talking about the Queen today? It is because the film completes nine years on March 7, and we bring you a few reasons why Kanagna Ranaut's Rani Mehra will forever remain my favourite fictional character. Apart from a well-written story and Kangana Ranaut's heartfelt performance, check out why her role as Rani is special.

Vulnerable yet strong

Kangana Ranaut as Rani Mehra is a meek, good-natured, naive Indian girl who dreams of getting married to her ideal husband, Rajkumar. She is vulnerable, thinking how one could reject her for what she is. However, when she decides to go on her honeymoon to a distant foreign country all alone, it brings out her strength as a woman who doesn't fear taking necessary steps when the situation demands.

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Decision Maker

Eventually, when Rani meets a different set of people from around the world and learns more about her friend's background, she understands that life can be different for different people in other parts of the world. Hence, living away from home slowly gives her the confidence to make decisions, and she realises that she has the potential to earn a living.

Progressive

From a kurti-clad, sweet, and timid desi girl, Rani transforms into a modern, daring woman who can also stun in revealing western outfits. This shows one should never restrict themselves to their past. She makes male friends and also enjoys a life she never had, which shows that one can always break societal shackles and unlearn new things at any given time in life.

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Learning Self-Love And Respect

The storyline of Queen beautifully showcases how one can indulge in self-love and exploration without emotionally depending on others. Kangana, aka Rani, serves as a perfect example of a meek woman learning self-love and respect after she is shattered by being called an undeserving life partner. Kangana, who goes on a solo honeymoon trip, makes new friends, has fun, and learns new things about life, comes out in the film as an inspiration to many women, making them believe that loving yourself and doing what you like should never take you on a guilt trip. Rani proves that even in the worst scenarios, "life goes on."

Finding Courage

At times, life knocks us down badly, leaving us with less opportunity to work to meet our desires and get what we want. But picking yourself up and finding the courage to break free and enjoy life to the fullest is an inevitable part and parcel of the same game. And Kanagna's character in Queen shows how she moved on and found ways to live her life according to her terms that might make many unhappy.

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Queen is not the story of a victim of society or patriarchy but of a woman who fought alone in order to find her identity and, at the same time, kept herself rooted to her core. The film is a refreshing take on a demure, gentle, and obedient woman as someone who makes her own decisions and is independent. If you have not watched the film yet, take time to have a liberating and delightful day by watching this gem today.

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