Kanikka Kapur: I chose not to have a backup for acting
, who started her career with TV, has now shifted her focus to OTT and films. She will be seen in an upcoming film, Murderbad
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Stepping into a new chapter that marks her debut as the lead in a commercial Bollywood film.
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'This is my film,' she says with excitement. 'Before this, when I did the film Dono, I was the parallel lead, but here I will be seen as a lead actress, so it's huge for me.
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Sharing about her role, she says, I play Isabelle who comes to India to travel and explore the country. She's lived in London all her life."
Known to many as Suman from Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2, she took a conscious leap from TV to web and now films. But it wasn't easy, 'I always wanted to do films.
I think every person who moves to Mumbai to be an actor wants that. TV was a big opportunity, and I'm glad I did it. Even now, people remember me as Suman.'
Her transition wasn't overnight. Having moved to Mumbai from Delhi in 2017, the path was filled with ups and downs. 'I'm the most impatient person. But when it came to work, I had to be patient. There were times when shows I shot for were never even released. And when that happens, you question yourself.I chose not to have a backup for acting. On tough days, it was tempting to go back home to my sister, my dog, parents, everyone's there—but I had to keep a strong mind and keep working hard.
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