I got a genuine glimpse of the Queen's life: Kangana Ranaut on getting injured during 'Manikarnika' shoot

New Delhi: Bollywood 'Queen' Kangana Ranaut recently met with an untoward incident while she was shooting in Hyderabad for 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi'.

The actress got injured during a sword-fighting scene with co-star Nihar Pandya, when the latter's sword accidentally hit her forehead, causing a deep cut. However, the actress was rushed to a nearby hospital and got 15 stitches on her forehead. The doctors have also advised her to rest for a few days, reportedly.

PTI quoted the actress as saying in a statement, "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."

The actress has been training in sword fighting under Hollywood stunt director Nick Powell and also taking horse riding lessons. 'Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi' is helmed by Krish where Kangana will play the titular role of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi.

(With PTI inputs)