Kangana Ranaut On Challenges Of Managing Periods As An MP & Lack Of Washrooms: 'We Travel For 12 Hours A Day, It's A Catastrophe'

Bollywood actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut opened up about the realities of managing menstrual hygiene both during film shoots and while travelling extensively in her role as a Member of Parliament. In an interview, she compared her experiences in the entertainment industry with the challenges of political life.

During a candid conversation with Hauterrfly's The Male Feminist, Kangana was asked, "How do you maintain menstrual hygiene outdoors?" To this, Kangana opened up about the comfort of working on film sets while having periods.

"There are so many problems in India. Shooting is a very luxurious place. There are vans for actresses. You can change the pads (sanitary napkins) as much as you want. You can take a shower. They heat up mineral water for you," she said.

However, she revealed that her current political role presents a starkly different reality. "The way I am now, in this political line, we travel for 12 hours a day. There is no place where women can go to the toilet. This is a problem for other MPs too. It’s a very big problem. What can you say about it? It’s a catastrophe. It’s not possible to manage it," Kangana admitted.

The actor also touched upon cultural attitudes towards menstruation, noting how the term "hysteria" originates from "ovaries" in Western contexts. In contrast, she said, rural Indian culture often associates menstruation with mystery and spiritual beliefs, leading to women being treated differently during their periods. "I don’t know about other countries, but what I have seen is that there is a difference in both the mindsets," she observed.

Meanwhile, on the film front, Kangana was last seen in her pet project, Emergency, which also marked her directorial debut. In the film, she played the role of late Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.

She is officially crossing over to Hollywood, with her first leading role in the upcoming horror drama Blessed Be The Evil. The project, backed by US-based production company Lions Movies, will star Kangana alongside Teen Wolf actor Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, daughter of Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone.

Kangana will also be seen in a psychological thriller which also stars R Madhavan in the lead role. The actress also has a film titled Bharat Bhagya Vidhata lined up, but it is yet to go on the floors. There have been reports of Queen 2 and Tanu Weds Manu 3, however, nothing has been officially announced about the movie.