Watch: Kangana Ranaut performs Ganga aarti in Varanasi

Kangana, who will be seen in the role of Rani Laxmibai in the film, said she hoped that she would live up to the rebellious legacy of the famous warrior-queen.

To be directed by Krish, the film will hit the theatres on April 27 next year.

"I'm so blessed to be here. With the blessings of Lord Shiva, we have launched it here. After coming on board for this project, I feel like I've achieved something very big in my life," said Kangana, who also participated in the evening 'Ganga aarti', after the launch.

 

 

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Laxmibai, whose maiden name was Manikarnika, was born in Varanasi in 1828 to a Brahmin family. This is why the makers decided to unveil the film's first official poster in the city. Kangana, who looked every inch the fiery queen on the film's poster, hoped that people would love "Manikarnika" the way they have appreciated her previous roles.

"I feel that Rani of Jhansi is very relatable for women like us. Life without respect was equivalent to death for her. I think that is something I completely identified with." 

Veteran writer V Vijendra Prasad, the writer of "Baahubali" and "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", has teamed up with Prasoon Joshi for the script of the film.

"This story has a lot of energy. I'm blessed that I'm attached to this film. I never thought that I'd ever get the opportunity to work with Vijendra ji who has written a film like 'Baahubali.' 

"Also, I want to say that this film would not have been possible without Kangana Ranaut. I don't think any other actress has that fire and determination like Kangana to play this character," Joshi said.

Kangana also performed the famous 'Ganga aarti' with the film's team, which also includes music composers Shankar- Ehsaan-Loy and producer Kamal Jain.

 

 

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The actress, after the launch, even attended the evening aarti and took dips in the river at the Ganga ghat. She opted for a gold sari and teamed it up with tangerine brocade blouse. During the press meet she worn a net floral sequined sari from the collection of ace designer Sabyasachi.

 

 

#KanganaRanaut unveiled a 20-feet tall poster of Manikarnika - The Queen Of Jhansi in Varanasi today. She also performed the famous Ganga aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. . Follow @missmalinibollywood for regular Bollywood news updates!

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