Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has firmly shut down speculation about her romantic relationship with fellow politician and former co-star Chirag Paswan. The rumours about Kangana and Chirag dating had been doing the rounds on social media for a long time, especially after the two were spotted together at public events. Their chemistry and bond sparked curiosity among fans. However, Kangana has now addressed the rumours directly and put an end to the speculation.
Kangana Ranaut on rumours of dating Chirag Paswan
During a recent interview with ANI, Kangana opened up about her equation with Chirag Paswan and dismissed any possibility of romance. “No, no, Chirag is a friend. When I see him, I think of a friend. There`s no romance happening, let me be honest. We know each other for like… He did his film with me 10 years ago. Agar romance hota toh aaj humare bacche hote,” Kangana said.
She went on to explain that their bond has remained unchanged over the years. “If I wanted to have romance, then it would have happened. It`s not happening. You know, like, it`s just that… that friendly vibe, you know, which you get from somebody who, who`s just kind of your, you know, your type, as in like he, he`s from also in a way from the film industry. So I feel very good around him,” Kangana added.
Kangana Ranaut and Chirag Paswan`s collaboration
For the unversed, Kangana Ranaut and Chirag Paswan first worked together in the 2011 romantic drama Miley Naa Miley Hum, which was directed by Tanveer Khan. The film marked Chirag`s acting debut, while Kangana played the female lead. The film also featured Neeru Bajwa and Sagarika Ghatge. Chirag later quit films to pursue his political career, while Kangana continues to juggle between both.
While both Chirag and Kangana have now moved into politics and built distinct public identities, their occasional appearances together at political events continue to draw attention due to their shared cinematic past and their bond.
On the professional front, Kangana Ranaut was last seen in Emergency, where she portrayed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. She also directed the film.
