Sonam Kapoor donates 12 inches of her hair to charity. Fans say, ‘That is definitely not…'
Actor Sonam Kapoor has taken a meaningful step both in style and spirit — donating 12 inches of her hair to charity. The 40-year-old actor, who shared a video of her dramatic haircut on Instagram, said the decision was deeply personal.
In the clip, Sonam can be seen undergoing the transformation, later revealing that the chopped hair would be sent to a charitable organisation.
The 'Neerja' actor also credited her father, veteran actor Anil Kapoor, for her lustrous mane, saying he was the inspiration behind her long hair.
She shared the video with the caption, 'Decided to cut off 12 inches off my hair and give it away! @peteburkill thanks @anilskapoor for the genes (sic).'
The people on the internet had mixed reactions. While some people praised the actress, some were left confused.
One person wrote, 'Sonam, your new haircut looks absolutely stunning on you! (sic).' Another user jokingly commented, 'She decided to cut it off and give it to charity...we are eternally grateful to Sonam Kapoor for her grand gesture and magnamity (sic).'
Check out some other reactions too: Internet's reaction to Sonam Kapoor's 'big' change.
The move comes as Sonam gradually steps back into the spotlight after taking a break from acting following the birth of her son, Vayu, in August 2022. She is married to businessman Anand Ahuja.
Sonam was last seen in the thriller 'Blind' in 2023. The actor has since announced her return to acting with an upcoming streaming project, although she has kept further details under wraps.
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Sonam Kapoor donates 12 inches of her hair for charity
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Sonam Kapoor donates 12 inches of her hair to charity. Fans say, ‘That is definitely not…'
Actor Sonam Kapoor has taken a meaningful step both in style and spirit — donating 12 inches of her hair to charity. The 40-year-old actor, who shared a video of her dramatic haircut on Instagram, said the decision was deeply personal. In the clip, Sonam can be seen undergoing the transformation, later revealing that the chopped hair would be sent to a charitable organisation. The 'Neerja' actor also credited her father, veteran actor Anil Kapoor, for her lustrous mane, saying he was the inspiration behind her long hair. She shared the video with the caption, 'Decided to cut off 12 inches off my hair and give it away! @peteburkill thanks @anilskapoor for the genes (sic).' The people on the internet had mixed reactions. While some people praised the actress, some were left confused. One person wrote, 'Sonam, your new haircut looks absolutely stunning on you! (sic).' Another user jokingly commented, 'She decided to cut it off and give it to are eternally grateful to Sonam Kapoor for her grand gesture and magnamity (sic).' Check out some other reactions too: Internet's reaction to Sonam Kapoor's 'big' change. The move comes as Sonam gradually steps back into the spotlight after taking a break from acting following the birth of her son, Vayu, in August 2022. She is married to businessman Anand Ahuja. Sonam was last seen in the thriller 'Blind' in 2023. The actor has since announced her return to acting with an upcoming streaming project, although she has kept further details under wraps.
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Sonam Kapoor donates 12 inches of hair to charity, thanks Anil Kapoor for good genes
Actor Sonam Kapoor decided to chop off 12 inches of her hair and decided to give it away for charity on Monday. She shared a video of her getting a haircut on her Instagram account. The 40-year-old also credited her father, Anil Kapoor, for her long 'Khoobsurat' actor wrote, "Decided to cut off 12 inches off my hair and give it away! Thanks @anilkapoor for the genes." Anil Kapoor liked the video shared by Sonam on Instagram. advertisementSeveral social media users complimented the actor for her new look in the comment section. One of the users wrote, "Sonam, your new haircut looks absolutely stunning on you! (sic)" Another wrote, "Hair goals.(sic)" Have a look at the comments here:Sonam took a hiatus after the birth of her son Vayu, who was born in August 2022. She is married to businessman Anand the professional front, the actor was last seen in the film 'Blind', which was released in 2023. She announced last year that she will make her acting comeback with a streaming project soon.'I'm super excited to face the camera again post my pregnancy. I love being an actor and I love living so many interesting characters through my profession. Human beings fascinate me, and I love playing varied roles. I'm looking forward to my next,' she said in a she remained light-lipped about the details of the project, she did say that it is a big project.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Sonam Kapoor
