Kangana Ranaut is 'fearless Julia' in Rangoon

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut (29) is portraying the role of 'fearless Julia' in the film Rangoon. It is a period film by Vishal Bhardwaj and is about a leading actress who travels, performs and entertains soldiers of the British Indian Army.
Kangana says the film is a perfect watch Women's Day watch because it is about a strong woman.
This has been reported in thestatesman.com dated 7 February 2017.

Speaking to the media at the Mumbai airport as she was leaving for Delhi, she said that Julia is a strong female character and the story revolves around her. The movie has many elements from the British era since it is based in the 1940s when India was fighting for independence.
She will felicitate and interact with jawans at an army camp in Jammu for promoting the film.
The other stars in the film are Saif Ali Khan and Shahid Kapoor and Rangoon is due for release on February 24 before the International Women's Day which is on March 8.


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Kangana Ranaut and Shahid Kapoor return from Arunachal Pradesh after shooting 'Rangoon'

Kangana Ranaut and Shahid Kapoor have returned back from Arunachal Pradesh after shooting for their upcoming movie 'Rangoon' - it had been a grueling three week schedule for them and Saif Ali Khan also came by for a few days to shoot his portion of the film which is basically a love story set during the Second World War.
This has been reported in indianexpress.com dated 23 March 2016.

The producer of 'Rangoon' is Sajid Nadiadwala and he had made arrangements to shoot for the film at virgin locales which were not close to their hotel. Obviously, the living conditions left much to be desired but no one complained. Saif Ali Khan was there for a couple of days and he soldiered through long drives to and between Pasighat, Rottung and Kibang. At times it was an eight nine-hour journey one way. He also undertook long treks through jungles.
Since the sun rises early in the eastern regions, action started from 4 am. They packed up early also - by 4-5 pm because by then the light would fade and everyone would be in bed by 8 pm.
Shahid Kapoor could not forego his workouts since he portrays the role of a soldier in the film and needed to be in peak physical condition for the action scenes. He’s never been fitter.
'Rangoon' is directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and is expected to release on October 14.


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