Kangana Ranaut Clarifies Relationship Rumors with Chirag Paswan
Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has officially addressed and dismissed the ongoing rumors regarding a romantic involvement with Union Minister and Bihar leader Chirag Paswan. For some time, speculations about a 'romantic angle' between the two had been circulating, especially after they were spotted together at various public events. Kangana has now stepped forward to provide the full truth behind these viral claims, putting an end to the speculation.
'If There Was Romance, We Would Have Had Children'
In a candid conversation with ANI, Kangana Ranaut responded to the viral photos and rumors without any ambiguity. She clarified that Chirag Paswan is strictly a friend. 'No, no, Chirag is my friend. When I see him, I am reminded of a friend. To be honest, there is no romance between us,' she stated. Elaborating further, she made a significant remark: 'We've known each other for almost... he did his film with me 10 years ago. If not then...
A Bond Based on Friendship and Shared Background
Kangana described her relationship with Paswan as comfortable and soulful rather than romantic. She emphasized the 'friendly feeling' that arises when meeting someone with a similar professional background, while 'If I wanted to have a romance, it would have happened. It isn't happening. You know, it's just... that friendly feeling you get from someone who is exactly like you, meaning he's also from the film industry, while that's why I feel very good with him,' she added.
The 2011 Connection: 'Miley Naa Miley Hum'
The association between Kangana Ranaut and Chirag Paswan dates back to 2011 with the film 'Miley Naa Miley Hum'. This romantic drama marked Chirag Paswan's debut in the film industry. The movie was directed by Tanveer Khan and featured a cast that included Neeru Bajwa and Sagarika Ghatge alongside the lead pair. While Paswan eventually transitioned from acting to a full-time career in politics, their occasional public appearances together continue to draw public attention due to their past collaboration.
Current Political Roles and Recent Work
Both Kangana Ranaut and Chirag Paswan have now established themselves in the political arena. While Chirag Paswan serves as a Union Minister and a prominent leader from Bihar, Kangana Ranaut has also entered politics as a Member of Parliament. On the professional front, Kangana was last seen in the film 'Emergency', which she also directed. In this project, she portrayed the role of the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.