Which popular media personality from Shimla district is the recipient of 2 National Awards and 8 Filmfare Awards?

Kangna Ranaut
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The correct answer is: A. Kangna Ranaut

Kangna Ranaut is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. She is the recipient of two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. She is known for her versatility and range as an actress, and has been praised for her performances in films such as Queen (2014), Tanu Weds Manu (2011), and Fashion (2008).

Kangna Ranaut was born in Bhambla, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. She is the daughter of Amardeep Ranaut, a lawyer, and Asha Ranaut, a homemaker. She has one brother, Aksht Ranaut.

Ranaut started her career as a child actress in the 1999 film Daddy. She made her adult debut in the 2006 film Gangster. She went on to star in films such as Woh Lamhe (2006), Life in a Metro (2007), Fashion (2008), Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), Krrish 3 (2013), Queen (2014), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Simran (2017), Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019), and Panga (2020).

Ranaut has won two National Film Awards for Best Actress, for her performances in Queen and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. She has also won eight Filmfare Awards, including Best Actress for Queen and Best Supporting Actress for Fashion.

Ranaut is a popular and successful actress in the Hindi film industry. She is known for her versatility and range as an actress, and has been praised for her performances in films such as Queen, Tanu Weds Manu, and Fashion.