Kangana to learn horse riding from Germany for her next film on Rani Lakshmi Bai

For film on warrior queen Rani Laxmi Bai, actress Kangana Ranaut will take up horse riding course. She is currently shooting for Hansal Mehta's "Simran" in the US, and is gearing up for the period drama, Rani Lakshmi Bai, to be helmed by Ketan Mehta.

"Kangana is right now shooting for 'Simran' post which she will be promoting the film. Then she has promotions of 'Rangoon' which releases in February. She will be doing a crash course in Germany where she will spend time in a horse stable," a spokesperson of the "Queen" star said in a statement.

"She will be learning the nitty gritties in horse siding. This is expected to last for 15-20 days. The course will also give her insights about the different kind of horse breeds first aids given to them during times of injuries, cleaning techniques and many more," the spokesperson said.

The 29-year-old actress will begin shooting the film by March end.

Laxmi Bai, the Rani of Jhansi was the queen of theMaratha-ruled Jhansi state, situated in the north-central part of India. She was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.