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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonam Kapoor defends 'desi vibes' at Wimbledon after Diet Sabya's dig: 'Indians everywhere! So good na?'
Wimbledon 2025 witnesses a surge in Indian celebrity appearances. Diet Sabya humorously calls it the 'Desification of Wimbledon'. Sonam Kapoor responds positively to the increased Indian presence. The internet debates this desi takeover. Kapoor is set to return to the screen with 'Battle for Bittora'. The film is based on Anuja Chauhan's novel. From the tennis court to Instagram, Wimbledon 2025 has become an unexpected hotspot for Indian celebrity sightings — and not everyone is watching quietly. As Bollywood stars and influencers made stylish appearances at the prestigious event, Instagram's no-filter fashion critic Diet Sabya cheekily dubbed it the 'Desification of Wimbledon. ' But while the internet debated the sudden desi takeover, it was Sonam Kapoor 's playful response that stole the spotlight. Check out the post here: The account shared a collage featuring Sonam Kapoor, Virat Kohli, Urvashi Rautela, Jacqueline Fernandez, Priyanka Chopra , Avneet Kaur, Milind Soman, Preity Zinta, Janhvi Kapoor , and several others spotted at Wimbledon, captioning it with a sarcastic, 'What in the challengers is going on?'—a playful jab at the sudden wave of Indian celebrity appearances at the tournament. The post also sparked conversation by opening the comments section with a provocative question: 'Are we feeling the desification of Wimbledon?'—inviting followers to weigh in on the growing desi presence at the iconic tennis event. While one user wrote, 'Is Wimbledon the new Cannes for Indian celebs?', another one added, 'Wimbledon has become chandivali hai kya?' What truly grabbed attention, though, was Sonam Kapoor's cheerful response to the post. Delighted by the Indian presence at Wimbledon, the Bhaag Milkha Bhaag actor commented, 'Love the captions! Indians everywhere! So good na?' — showing she was all for the desi takeover. On the professional front, Sonam Kapoor is set to make her return to the big screen with Battle for Bittora, the film adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's 2010 bestselling novel. The story revolves around two passionate young politicians who are in love but end up competing against each other in a high-stakes election. The film is being produced by Anil Kapoor's production house in collaboration with Communication Network.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonam Kapoor chops 12 inches of her long hair - watch video; donates them
Sonam Kapoor donated 12 inches of her long hair to charity, sharing a heartfelt video on Instagram. She credited her father, Anil Kapoor, for her hair genes and thanked her hairstylist Pete. Despite the cut, her hair remains long and she feels refreshed. She is also preparing for her upcoming film, 'Battle for Bittora'. Sonam Kapoor , known for her impeccable style, recently made a generous gesture by chopping off 12 inches of her long, beautiful hair to donate to charity. Sharing the transformation on Instagram , she went from having Rapunzel-like locks to a fresh, new look, inspiring fans with her kindness and bold change. A Moment Captured at the Salon In a relaxed salon moment, Sonam Kapoor smiled brightly, ready for a daring change. She announced, 'Hi everyone, so I decided to cut 12 inches of my hair," while proudly displaying the cut strands. 'It doesn't seem like much on video, but it's literally a foot of hair!" she added, highlighting the significance of her haircut. Giving Credit to Her Hair Genes The actress couldn't help but credit her father for her enviable hair. With a laugh, she said, 'My hair's become really long because of my genetics… i.e. Anil Kapoor ," giving a playful nod to the family's good genes. A Planned Change with a Meaningful Purpose Kapoor revealed she had been planning this haircut for some time and felt it was the perfect moment to part with some length and make a meaningful contribution. Her trusted hairstylist Pete expertly handled the cut. Despite losing 12 inches, her hair remains long and gorgeous. 'Very happy and refreshed," she smiled. She captioned her post, 'Decided to cut off 12 inches off my hair and give it away! @peteburkill thanks @anilskapoor for the genes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo " Upcoming Film Project On the work front, Sonam Kapoor is set to star in 'Battle for Bittora', a film adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's popular 2010 novel. The story follows two passionate young politicians who fall in love but find themselves opponents in an election. The project is a collaboration between Anil Kapoor's production company and Communication Network.
News18
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sonam Kapoor Donates 12 Inches Of Her Hair To Charity, Thanks Anil Kapoor For The Genes
Last Updated: Sonam Kapoor cut 12 inches of her hair for charity. She credited her genetics for her long hair and thanked her stylist Pete and her father Anil Kapoor on Instagram. Bollywood's fashionista Sonam Kapoor just did the coolest thing ever. The actress went snip snip on her super long, luscious hair as she donated 12 full inches of her tresses to charity. Sonam took to Instagram to show off the moment she went from Rapunzel to refreshed! In the video, Sonam is seen casually sitting in the salon, grinning like she's about to do something bold. 'Hi everyone, so I decided to cut 12 inches of my hair," she says, holding the chopped strands. 'It doesn't seem like much on video, but it's literally a foot of hair!" And of course, she had to throw in a shoutout to papa Anil Kapoor for the great hair genes. 'My hair's become really long because of my genetics… i.e. Anil Kapoor," she laughed. She went on to say she'd been wanting to do this for a while and that it was finally time to say goodbye to some of the length and do something meaningful with it. Her longtime hairstylist Pete took on the task. Even after losing a whole foot of hair, Sonam's locks still look super long and fabulous. 'Very happy and refreshed," she smiled. In her caption, she wrote, 'Decided to cut off 12 inches off my hair and give it away! @peteburkill thanks @anilskapoor for the genes." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam A Kapoor (@sonamkapoor) On the work front, Sonam Kapoor is gearing up for her next big screen moment with Battle for Bittora. The upcoming film is based on Anuja Chauhan's 2010 bestseller Battle for Bittora, which tells the story of two young, idealistic politicians who are madly in love but run against each other in an election. The film is being produced by Anil Kapoor's production house in collaboration with Communication Network. Sonam also got nostalgic recently about two of her songs that quite literally broke the internet — Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo and Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai. Talking about the PRDP title track, Sonam told IANS, 'I still remember when the Prem Ratan Dhan Payo title track was released—what a time it was! The Dubsmash videos were everywhere. It totally broke the internet." She added that filming that song was one of her all-time favourite memories, saying, 'It honestly feels like it happened just yesterday. I'm so touched that people still love the song… it really means a lot!" Then came the 2014 bop Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai from Khoobsurat, which is still ruling party playlists even a decade later. 'This has always been one of my favourite songs from my career—and it still makes it to my dance playlist!" Sonam said, adding that she let her hair down (literally) while shooting it. 'It brings me so much joy to see that the song continues to be a popular party anthem even today," she shared. First Published:
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sonam Kapoor donates 12 inches of her hair to charity, gives shoutout to dad Anil Kapoor for good genes
Actor Sonam Kapoor just made a heartwarming style statement. The actress recently chopped off 12 inches of her long locks — not for a makeover, but for a meaningful cause. Taking to Instagram, Sonam shared the transformation moment as she donated her hair to charity. (Also read: Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor make heads turn at Sonam Kapoor's 39th birthday bash. Watch) Sonam Kapoor recently cut her hair and donated to charity. (Instagram/sonamkapoor) Sonam took to Instagram on Monday and shared the video, with a caption, "Decided to cut off 12 inches off my hair and give it away! @peteburkill thanks @anilskapoor for the genes" In the video, a smiling Sonam can be seen sitting in a salon chair. She says, 'Hi everyone, so I decided to cut 12 inches of my hair," holding up the freshly cut strands. It doesn't seem like much on video, but it's literally a foot of hair!' True to her playful spirit, she credits her luscious hair to her genes, specifically, her dad, Anil Kapoor. 'My hair becomes really long because of my genetics… i.e. Anil Kapoor,' she said with a laugh. Sonam revealed that this gesture had been on her mind for a while, and she finally felt it was the right time to part with some length and do something that could make a difference. Her longtime hairstylist, Pete Burkill, handled the cut with care, giving Sonam a "fresh and happy" look for the summer. Sonam Kapoor's upcoming work On the professional front, Sonam is preparing to return to the big screen with Battle for Bittora, a film adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's 2010 novel. The story revolves around two idealistic young politicians in love, who end up contesting against each other in an election. The film is being produced under Anil Kapoor's production banner, in collaboration with Communication Network.
Pink Villa
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
When Sonam Kapoor said 'I don't think Shah Rukh wants to work with me' despite getting so many opportunities
Sonam Kapoor is one of the most outspoken actresses we have in Bollywood. She has never hesitated in speaking her mind, and she is loved by many. Well, there was a time when the Aisha star, without any hesitation, spoke about how she doesn't think that Shah Rukh Khan wanted to work with her. Anil Kapoor's daughter also confessed to reaching out to him for the same, but that did not happen. This 2016 interview never gets old. Talking to Filmfare, Sonam Kapoor was questioned about not working with Shah Rukh Khan. To this, the actress casually replied that she doesn't think King Khan wants to work with her. 'There have been so many opportunities… I wanted to work with him and reached out to him as well, but I never got the opportunity. I guess it will happen whenever he feels like working with me.' There was yet another Bollywood Hungama interview, where she had been asked by a fan about why she had not worked with SRK in a film yet? The Kapoor lad replied, saying that she hasn't been offered even a single film with him. Adding on to it, she said, 'No body from Shah Rukh Khan's space has ever offered her a film. Maybe I'm not the kind of actor he wants to work with.' Talking about her personal front, the Zoya Factor actor has been enjoying her married life with husband Anand Ahuja. These two are happily raising their son, Vayu, and the pictures are always dreamy. Recently, she hosted her birthday bash in Mumbai, and it was attended by not just her Kapoor Khaandaan but also her close friends from the industry. The list includes Kareena Kapoor Khan-Saif Ali Khan, Swara Bhasker, Masaba Gupta, Vedang Raina, Pernia Qureshi, Bhumi Pednekar and a lot of other people. Sonam has taken it slow in terms of her professional front after the birth of her son Vayu. She does not have any officially announced films yet. But, reportedly, the actress will be a part of Battle for Bittora.
