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Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
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This is the story of Rani Lakshmibai, the Queen of the princely state of Jhansi. After the untimely death of her husband, the Maharaja, the British East India Company attempts to annex her kingdom under the Doctrine of Lapse, refusing to recognize her adopted son as the heir. Refusing to surrender her people's rights, the Queen decides to defy the mighty British Empire. She transforms from a queen into a warrior, leading her army into battle and becoming a symbol of resistance and courage during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Details
- Directors
- Kangana Ranaut, Krish Jagarlamudi
- Writer
- Vijayendra Prasad
- Studio
- Kairos Kontent Studios, Zee Studios
- Released
- 25 January 2019
- Country
- India
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 148 min
- Budget
- $17.5M
- Awards
- 1 win, 4 nominations
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Awards & nominations
See all 5 →1 win from 5 nominations across 4 ceremonies
| 67th National Film Awards 2021 | Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut | Winner |
| 65th Filmfare Awards 2020 | Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut | Nominee |
| 65th Filmfare Awards 2020 | Best Costume Design | Neeta Lulla | Nominee |
| 26th Screen Awards 2019 | Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut | Nominee |
| Zee Cine Awards 2019 | Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut | Nominee |
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5 awards — Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
×| Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut | Winner |
| Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut | Nominee |
| Best Costume Design | Neeta Lulla | Nominee |
| Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut | Nominee |
| Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut | Nominee |