Kangana Ranaut, the acclaimed actress from Himachal Pradesh, India, recently celebrated 20 years in the film industry by sharing a nostalgic post on Instagram. She posted her first portfolio photo, taken by photographer Jatin Kampani, which was pivotal in landing her debut role as Simran in the romantic thriller Gangster, released in 2006. The film, directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, also featured Emraan Hashmi and Shiney Ahuja and is remembered for its popular music composed by Pritam. Over the years, Kangana has built an impressive filmography, earning National Film Awards for her performances in films like Queen and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. She continues to evolve in her career, with her latest project being the directorial venture Emergency, set to release in 2025.