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Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Vaani Kapoor reveals she lost a film as she wasn't ‘milky white'; recalls body shaming for being ‘skinny': ‘People like women with fuller bodies'
No matter how you look, there will always be someone ready to judge you, especially if you're a celebrity. And among celebrities too, women often have it worse, as is unfortunately the norm. Actor Vaani Kapoor, too, is no stranger to body shaming, and she recently recalled an incident from the beginning of her career when she lost a project because the director felt she wasn't fair-skinned enough. Shockingly, his words were that she 'wasn't milky white', highlighting the industry's blatant colourist tendencies. Opening up about show business' obsession with fair skin, Vaani shared how she was dropped from the film simply because she didn't fit that mould. 'I haven't been told directly, but information reaches via other people. A filmmaker had once said that I wasn't fair enough to land a role. He said that I wasn't 'milky white'. I told myself that it is what it is. If that's a requirement, I don't want to be a part of his projects. The feelings are completely mutual there. He can find his 'milky white beauty' or his 'fair and lovely' woman. I know that I can find a better filmmaker for myself. This happened ages ago. And that filmmaker wasn't from Mumbai,' she shared during a chat with News18. An outsider with no prior connections to the film industry, Vaani Kapoor made her acting debut in the Sushant Singh Rajput and Parineeti Chopra-starrer Shuddh Desi Romance (2013). Although she made a strong impression with her very first film, Vaani continued to face body shaming in the years that followed. 'What I hear a lot sometimes is that I'm too skinny and that I should put on some weight because people like women with 'fuller bodies'. But I like me! I don't want to change anything about myself. I'm fit and healthy. I usually don't get bothered by these things. Sometimes, you don't know if such comments are coming from a place of concern or like a gold advice. But I think I'm pretty okay and I like who I am,' she added. After appearing in movies like Aaha Kalyanam (2014), Befikre (2016), War (2019), Bell Bottom (2021), Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021), Khel Khel Mein (2024) and Raid 2 (2025), she is now gearing up for her streaming series debut with the Netflix thriller Mandala Murders, which begins streaming on July 25.
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vaani Kapoor: Get Latest News, Photos and Videos along with latest updates on Vaani Kapoor
Vaani Kapoor was born in Delhi. She did an internship with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in Jaipur. For her modelling projects, she was signed by Elite Model Management. She made her Bollywood debut with the Sushant Singh Rajput-Parineeti Chopra starrer Shuddh Desi Romance for which she won Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her second project was a Telugu film, Aaha Kalyanam. She has starred in various movies like Bell Bottom, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, War and Shamshera. At India Film Festival of Melbourne, she won under the category of Disruptor in Cinema for Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. ...read more
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Hit' actor Nani recalls how Prabhas lifted his mood on a tough birthday
Nani recently opened up about his close friendship with Prabhas, recalling a special moment on his 30th birthday when the 'Baahubali' star surprised and cheered him up during a difficult time. An unexpected visit While having a chat with Pinkvilla, Nani shared that the day was particularly tough for him as two of his films, 'Aaha Kalyanam' and 'Paisa', had released in quick succession but didn't perform well at the box office. Feeling stressed and not in the mood to celebrate, he hadn't planned any birthday gatherings. However, Prabhas, along with some friends and colleagues, unexpectedly showed up at his office to wish him, turning the day around and lifting his spirits. A moment that meant a lot Nani said it was a fun and memorable evening that helped him forget his worries and feel positive again. When asked if he would consider producing a film with Prabhas as the lead someday, Nani was hopeful but non-committal, expressing a desire to work together if the right project comes along. Upcoming projects On the professional front, Nani is gearing up for the release of 'HIT: The Third Case' which is the third installment in the popular 'HIT' franchise, directed and written by Sailesh Kolanu. In this action thriller, Nani plays Arjun Sarkaar, a tough and violent police officer tasked with tracking down a gang of serial killers responsible for multiple deaths. The film promises intense storytelling and gripping action sequences, continuing the legacy established by the first two films starring Vishwak Sen and Adivi Sesh. The movie also features a strong supporting cast including Srinidhi Shetty, Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh , Brahmaji, and Maganti Srinath in key roles and will be hitting the silver screen on May 1. Looking ahead, Nani will next be seen in 'The Paradise', directed by Srikanth Odela, known for his work on 'Dasara'.
