Navneet Kaur Rana is a prominent Indian figure known for her diverse career spanning acting, social activism, and politics. This detailed biography explores her life, career, and notable controversies.
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Navneet Kaur Rana was born on Saturday, 6 April 1985 (age 39 years; as of 2024) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her zodiac sign is Aries. She completed her schooling at Karthika High School, Kurla West, Mumbai, up to the 10th standard. Leaving school before completing her 12th grade, she began modeling. She later pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree. While her father initially disapproved of her acting aspirations, her mother and brother offered unwavering support.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’5”
- Weight (approx.): 55 kg
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Figure Measurements: 34-28-35
Family
Parents & Siblings
Navneet Rana’s father, Harbhajan Singh Kundless, served as an army official. Her mother’s name is Rajani Kaur. Information regarding siblings isn’t readily available in the public domain.
Husband & Children
On February 2, 2011, Navneet Rana married Ravi Rana in a large wedding ceremony. Ravi Rana is a prominent independent Indian politician, thrice elected MLA from the Badnera Assembly Constituency (as of 2019). Their relationship began at an ashram run by Baba Ramdev. Their wedding was attended by numerous notable personalities.
Navneet and Ravi have a son, Ranveer, and a daughter, Aarohi.
Caste
Navneet Rana comes from a Punjabi family. There have been disputes regarding her caste, with claims of belonging to both the Labana caste and the ‘Mochi’ (cobbler) community.
Address
Permanent Address
50, Ganga Savitri,
Shankar Nagar, Rajapeth,
Amravati-444606, Maharashtra
Present Address
19, Duplex, North Avenue,
New Delhi-110001
Career
Entertainment Industry
Navneet Kaur Rana’s acting career spanned several South Indian and Bollywood films. She started with music videos before making her acting debut in the Kannada film ‘Darshan’ (2004). She also appeared in numerous Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Punjabi films. Her Bollywood debut was with ‘Sitam’ (2005).
Politics
Navneet Kaur Rana’s political journey is marked by significant events. She contested the Amravati Lok Sabha seat in 2014 under the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) banner but lost. In 2019, she won the same seat as an independent candidate, defeating the Shiv Sena’s Anandrao Adsul. She held various committee positions in Parliament.
In March 2024, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) but lost the subsequent Lok Sabha elections.
Controversies
Navneet Kaur Rana has been involved in several controversies throughout her career:
- Abused by Anandrao Adsul: In 2014, she filed a complaint against Anandrao Adsul for alleged abuse and threats.
- Caste Certificate Issue: The Bombay High Court cancelled her caste certificate in 2021, citing fraudulent acquisition.
- Arrested in Hanuman Chalisa Row: In 2022, she and her husband were arrested and charged with sedition for attempting to chant the Hanuman Chalisa outside Uddhav Thackeray’s residence.
- Non-bailable Warrant: A non-bailable warrant was issued in 2022 related to the fake caste certificate case.
Asset & Properties
The following table summarizes her assets as of 2019:
| Asset Type | Description | Value (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Movable Assets | Cash, Bank Deposits, Loans Given, Vehicles, Jewellery | 1,25,00,538 |
| Immovable Assets | Agricultural Land | 1,82,88,320 |
| Commercial Buildings | 40,00,000 | |
| Residential Buildings | 5,15,00,000 |
Net Worth
As of 2019, her estimated net worth was Rs 5,39,77,680.
Facts
Navneet and Ravi Rana founded ‘Yuva Swabhiman,’ a social organization later transformed into a political party. She enjoys music, yoga, and sports. She is multilingual, speaking seven languages.
The Ranas’ political affiliations have shifted over time, demonstrating their independent approach.
In 2019, Navneet Rana’s election campaign involved significant spending and prominent figures.
