'My cafe made only ₹50 yesterday': Kangana Ranaut's ordeal to Mandi flood victims

Kangana Ranaut said the restaurant she runs in Himachal made only ₹50 in one day, even when she has to pay ₹15 lakh in salaries.

Updated on: Sep 18, 2025, 23:05:01 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, who is currently visiting her Lok Sabha Assembly constituency, Mandi, in Himachal Pradesh to meet flood-affected people, made a peculiar remark narrating her own hardship.

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut visited parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. (ANI/File)

Ranaut said the restaurant she runs in Himachal made only ₹50 in one day, even when she has to pay ₹15 lakh in salaries.

"Imagine what I must be going through...I also have a restaurant here. Yesterday, I only did ₹50 worth of business. I have salaries of ₹15 lakh to pay. Please understand my pain too, I am human as well," Kangana could be heard saying in a video that went viral on Thursday.

In the viral clip, Kangana Ranaut was seen interacting with a woman who seemed to be trying to ask the BJP MP some questions on the floods situation in Himachal Pradesh. The Mandi MP urged the woman to understand her pain as well as she narrated how her restaurant faced financial losses.

Earlier this year, Kangana Ranaut announced she would open her first cafe - The Mountain Story, in Manali.

'Go back Kangana, you are late'

Kangana Ranaut reportedly faced some resistance during her visit to a a rain-affected area in Manali's Patlikuhal area. Locals expressed their resentment towards the actor by holding black flags and shouting slogans, reported news agency PTI.

Slogans of 'Go back Kangana, you are late' were shouted during the actor-MP's visit in Himachal. She visited parts of the hill state to take stock of the flood situation and interact with people affected by it.

Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain and monsoon have been a common sight over the past few weeks in parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Kullu and Manali. At least three people of a family were killed in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district after torrential rain wreaked havoc in the area.

Several Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses were swept away, shops were damaged and one person was reported missing a few days ago.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.