India, July 12 -- It's been a year since actor Kangana Ranaut took on Member of Parliament role and is now reflecting on the journey. The actor-turned-politician gave an interview to Times Now about how the year has come with a few harsh realisations.

She said that her first impression of the work as an MP was that it would have been a breeze. "I didn't naturally expect it to be so demanding as a job," she said. "When I was offered, I was told maybe you have to attend Parliament for 60-70 days, and the rest of the time you can do your work - which I thought was reasonable. But it's very demanding."

Since taking office, Kangana has seen just one film release, Emergency. Even that was shot and ready for release before July 2024. She has n...