New Delhi Actress Kangana Ranaut says her ideology of being a strong, independent woman reflects in her fashion choices, something young women identify with. Kangana says people follow her style sense because they can relate to the modern thinking that comes across in her choice of outfits.
"I think women identify with the ideology that I stand for, that is follow your own path, be your own person and have your own life and priorities and not be a quintessential Indian woman who puts herself below everyone. That ideology comes across in my clothes," Kangana, who has turned fashion designer for high-street fashion brand VERO MODA, told PTI.
"Anything that concerns art is not about the certain person. It is about the ideology, expression and thought behind it," said the actress at the launch of her French Riviera inspired collection in Noida. The actress has personally worked on silhouettes and fabrics for the upcoming two limited edition collections for the brand.
"I love trying my hand on fashion designing. That has been on my mind for a while now. There were many offers but I wanted it to be with somebody who has the right infrastructure and platform, like the fabrics and the production quality have international standards. So, for me it was easy to collaborate with Vero Moda."
"I have designed the collection myself. I am the one who decides the silhouettes and fabrics and Robert (designer) handles the production and helps me with other things. I needed that kind of support."
While many have lauded Kangana's fearless response to whole fued, she has also been criticised by some people.
Kangana says she is happy with the appreciation but does not consider herself special.
"I am an actor, I am here to do my job. Right now, I don't know how these tags like that of a fashion designer or a
feminist fit into my scheme of things.
"But it is nice that these virtues have been bestowed upon me, that people think I have high morality standards and believe my creative energies are such that I can be an actor, director or a superhuman but I don't know if I am that special as people think about me."
Kangana feels she has not realised her true potential as an actress and she would want to concentrate on her work more now.
"Right now, I think I am doing fairly good. I am concentrating on my work. In fact, at times I feel I am not living up to the best of my abilities but I will manage. And one day I would love to be all this that people call me."
She recently won the National Award for 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns', but her name was also reportedly recommended for a Padma Shri, which she did not get.
The actress, however, is more than happy to have been left out as she thinks there's a long way to go before earning an honour like Padma Shri.
"I don't feel bad about it. I am too young for a Padma Shri. To be honest, I wouldn't want it right now. It's a big deal, and also if you misbehave they take it back. Something or the other keeps happening in my life...," she said with a laugh.
"So, I think I've a long way to go before I get a Padma Shri... Padma Shri is more than just work, it's about being an ideal example to the rest of the country which I don't think I am."
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