The nation woke up to the news of Kangana Ranaut’s “severe” injury while shooting for her Rani Laxmibai biopic, Manikarnika – The Queen Of Jhansi. Reportedly, Kangana was hit by a sword while filming a fight sequence, and required 15 stitches on her forehead. However, the actor’s fans need not be worried, as India Today has learnt that it was a minor injury.
While reports said that she was hospitalised and was likely to be under observation for about a week, Kangana left Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, on Wednesday itself, after a brief treatment. The hospital confirmed that the injury was a minor one.
Producer Kamal Jain had told Mid-Day that Kangana was injured when a sword-fighting sequence with her co-star Nihar Pandya went awry. “Kangana had to duck when Nihar attacked her, but the timing went wrong and Nihar’s sword hit her forehead instead. It made a deep cut between her eyebrows,” he said.
“I am a bit embarrassed to be thrilled to have a battle scar on my face. Also, people from my team have been telling me that it’s like that Peshwa teeka that Manikarnika wore. It’s a bit dramatic, but I am excited that my face was covered in blood and I got a genuine and authentic glimpse of the Queen’s life.” Kangana said in a statement.
The actor has been shooting for Manikarnika – The Queen Of Jhansi in Hyderabad’s Film City. The biopic, which marks the Bollywood debut of television actress Ankita Lokhande, will reportedly release in April next year.
