Kangna: “Even if I get an Oscar, I will not go to collect”

With Kangna Ranaut on a promotional spree for her next film ‘Simran’, expect some more witty and bold statements from the actress.

In her latest interview with India TV, Ranaut spoke about the state of the Indian film awards and even added that she was not keen on any Oscar award, even if she did go on winning it.

She said, “There is rank groupism. The CEOs and organisers of award functions do quid pro quo, doling out awards to actors who agree to perform, saving them money. On the contrary, I prefer National Film Awards function, since they are not TRP-driven. I have no craze for Oscar. Even if I get an Oscar, I will not go to collect. For me, collecting the National Award in my country, from our President is great.”

Ranaut also spoke briefly about Karan Johar being the flag-bearer of nepotism in the industry. She said, “Yes, it is true. Actors from big families get good training since childhood, they have journalist friends who pamper them, but to say that they are better than us, is wrong. A person’s makeup, hairstyle or training does not make the individual a better actor, it’s one’s attitude towards life that matters. I feel art is democratic. I was rejected several times during audition, but directors like Shekhar Kapur and Anurag Basu appreciated me.”