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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vaani Kapoor was dropped from a film as she was not ‘milky white'; Reveals being body-shamed for being ‘too skinny'
Making a name in Bollywood isn't easy; with high beauty standards and constant judgement, newcomers often face tough challenges. For actor Vaani Kapoor , the start of her journey wasn't smooth either. Coming from New Delhi to Mumbai, she dreamt of making it big in films. But instead of being judged purely for her talent, she found herself judged for her looks. Dropped from a film for not being fair enough In a chat with News18 Showsha, Vaani shared a shocking memory from her early career. A director decided not to cast her, just because of her skin tone. 'I haven't been told directly, but information reaches me 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,'' she said. Vaani didn't let it break her spirit. Instead, she stood her ground and made her priorities clear: '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 added. Still judged for her body today Even now, when Vaani is a known name in the industry, the comments haven't stopped. But this time, they come in a different form: body-shaming. '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 good advice. But I think I'm pretty okay, and I like who I am,' she said. From 'Shuddh Desi Romance', 'Befikre,' 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui,' and 'War', Vaani has continued to grow as an actor.
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Vaani Kapoor on cancel and boycott culture: Dont get this volatile behaviour
Mumbai, Jul 17 (PTI) I don't get the cancel and boycott culture, says actor Vaani Kapoor, who believes that censorship in any form restricts an artist's freedom to take creative risks and explore new ideas. In May, Vaani's romance drama movie 'Abir Gulaal", also starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, was set for release in Indian theatres but found itself in a controversy in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, an incident that renewed calls for boycott on Pakistani artists from politicians and trade organisations. The movie was not allowed to be released. When asked how the recent events affected her, the actor spoke about the impact of censorship in the field of arts. 'I'm not so into censorship, I believe you can give a certificate… Sometimes what happens is there's no limit, there are times when I hear censorship, (I feel) they can remove this or that," Vaani told PTI in an interview. 'I don't know that as an artist, as a filmmaker or as a performer, how much are you willing to then explore a new territory because then you're controlled and there's a boundary set for you. Then you have to work and bring something new, refreshing, exciting, and never been seen before within that frame of that line that's been drawn for you," she added. The actor, known for her work in films like 'War", 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui", and 'Raid 2", said 'cancel and boycott" culture often lead to a toxic atmosphere. 'This whole cancel culture, 'ek cheez galat bol di', cancel karo, boycott karo (Say one thing wrong, and there are calls for cancel and boycott). I don't get that volatile behaviour. We're being so harsh to one another. 'I feel there's so much toxicity and hate that I keep hearing… 'aaj isko boycott kar do, aaj isko cancel kar do' (Let's boycott this today or let's cancel this'.) 'Mat karo yaar' (Don't Do this), have room and let people be." The 36-year-old actor is set to make her series debut with 'Mandela Murders", a psychological thriller show from Netflix. At the show's trailer launch event, Vaani had expressed concerns over social media increasingly becoming a space filled with negativity. She also shared her observations about a growing culture of hate. Vaani said hatred can have 'psychological" ramifications on people, and it can often lead to anxiety and self-doubt, especially for those who are still discovering their identity. 'If you look at kids in school or college, not just in the industry, outside the industry, we are all affected by it. It leaves a psychological impact, you are making people doubt before they've even understood who they are, they've not fully bloomed yet, they've not figured out who they are. We're humans, we're bound to make errors, we're not saints, and you learn from your mistakes." The 'Khel Khel Mein" actor urged people to be compassionate with each other. 'I might have a difference in opinion, but just because we've a difference in opinion doesn't mean you're a bad human being and I should cancel you, or that there's no room for existence for you. Don't be that harsh, be happy, kind and give love a chance," Vaani said. 'Mandala Murders" is produced by YRF Entertainment, with Aditya Chopra, Uday Chopra, Yogendra Mogre and Akshaye Widhani serving as executive producers. The show will premiere on July 25 on Netflix. PTI KKP RB BK RB RB view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 19:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Puneet Issar slams Bollywood's focus on lesbian-gay themes, Ajith Kumar hospitalised, Mumtaz on Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia's wedding: Top 5 Entertainment News
The world of entertainment delivered a compelling mix of headlines today—ranging from shocking opinions to heartfelt reflections. Puneet Issar praised Ranbir Kapoor 's Animal while criticising Bollywood's growing focus on LGBTQ+ themes. Meanwhile, Tamil star Ajith Kumar was hospitalised in Chennai for medical treatment. Veteran actress Mumtaz opened up about Rajesh Khanna 's marriage to Dimple Kapadia , calling it 'unexpected' and suggesting the superstar might still be alive if he had stayed with Anju Mahendru. These and more stories made waves—here are the top 5 entertainment updates you need to know. Puneet Issar loved Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal', says south films like 'Pushpa' are working because they are 'alpha-male', slams Bollywood for making too many lesbian, gay movies Puneet Issar slammed Bollywood for just making too many movies about lesbians and gay. He added. When he was told about the kind of cricitism people had for 'Animal', Puneet reacted, "What difference does it make what they say? Should we really be watching the kind of films they make? There was an Ayushmann Khurrana film, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, which released at 12 and was pulled out by 12:30. Is that the kind of film we should be making? No, we shouldn't. Even in Satyam Shivam Sundaram, there was a certain dignity maintained. Aap sirf lesbianism par film banana chahte hain? Yaa gays pe film banana chahte hain? (Do you only want to make films about lesbianism or gays?) Fine, that is one section of society—I do not deny their existence. I respect everyone." Ajith Kumar hospitalised in Chennai for medical treatment; Fans request for official statement by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sulawesi Utara: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Following his return, Ajith was reportedly admitted to Apollo Hospital due to abdominal discomfort as per News 18. While initial reports suggested it was for routine medical checks, no official confirmation has come from his team, especially manager Suresh Chandra. Fans, now anxious, have taken to social media requesting clarity, with many emotionally urging for a reassuring update. Rajesh Khanna would still be alive if he had stayed with Anju Mahendru, wedding with Dimple Kapadia was unexpected says Mumtaz Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar of Hindi cinema, shocked many when he suddenly married 16-year-old Dimple Kapadia, leaving behind his long-time girlfriend, Anju Mahendru. Decades later, veteran actress Mumtaz believes that had he stayed with Anju, he might still be alive today. The 'Prem Kahani' actress firmly dismissed rumours that she ever had a romantic relationship with Rajesh Khanna, though she admitted she had feelings for him. 'I wish I was involved with him, but I wasn't. I missed the boat, I'd say. I've denied this a 1000 times, but if people keep insisting that there was something between us, all I can do is say, 'I wish…'' Pakistani actress Hania Aamir gets water bottles from Indian fans after the suspension of Indus Waters Treaty After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty as an aftermath. Pakistan largely relies on this river basic to irrigate 80% of its farmland and support 90% of its food production. So, this decision clearly has not gone down well with Pakistan. Amidst that, a video has now gone viral on the internet where Indian fans were sending a courier of water bottles to actress Hania Aamir from Pakistan. In this video, the boys are seen packing a box filled with bottles. It was written on the carton, "To Hania Aamir. Rawal Pind. Punjab, Pakistan. From India." After reading what was written on the box, these boys were seen laughing. The internet couldn't stop laughing on this video. Apoorva Mukhija opens up on how her 'India's Got Latent' controversy affected her parents: 'Samaj mein izzat rehni chahiye' Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as The Rebel Kid, found herself in the spotlight earlier this year due to the India's Got Latent controversy. Now, months later, she has spoken out about the tough time she faced. She said, 'I always wanted to have a media video or paps screaming, 'Apoorva ji kuch boliye'. I will show it to my kids and be like, 'Tumhari mummy bhi gundi thi apne time pe'," Later in the promo, Apoorva also stated, 'My dad always said 'Samaj mein izzat rehni chahiye'. I just felt like, he lost all of that in a second and I put them through all of that. There is light at the end of the tunnel, you just have to fight for it."
India.com
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Kedarnath Producer Pragya Kapoor Champions Conscious Living On World Earth Day
New Delhi: Renowned film producer Pragya Kapoor, known for her work on Kedarnath and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, continues to advocate for conscious and sustainable living through her environmental initiative, Ek Saath – The Earth Foundation. On the occasion of World Earth Day 2025, Kapoor reflected on the journey and impact of the foundation while calling for collective responsibility in the face of climate change. Speaking on the significance of the day, Kapoor emphasized the urgency of taking action. 'World Earth Day is a stark reminder of what we are leaving behind for our children. Why not leave behind a world that the future generation can make the most out of? The rising heat and melting ice caps are signs that the planet needs us,' she said. She continued, 'Ek Saath Foundation celebrates the love for our Mother Earth by constantly working toward achieving a better tomorrow. We've organized multiple plantation and cleanup drives, recycled tons of waste — all with the sole aim of building a conscious future. The need of the hour is to be responsible, and even little efforts can make a big difference.' Ek Saath – The Earth Foundation has organized a wide range of environmental initiatives, including: Organizing large-scale cleanup and plantation drives , Recycling significant quantities of waste Neutering community dogs to promote animal welfare Installing dustbins and improving sanitation infrastructure Promoting reforestation and environmental education in small towns and the Himalayan foothills One of the foundation's notable initiatives, 'Swachh Kokari Sundar Kokari', aims to transform slum settlements into waste-free communities. Additionally, Project Elephanta is currently in its early stages, targeting the improvement of waste management systems in critical areas. The foundation also plays a pivotal role as an exclusive NGO partner for Carter Beach and Mangrove cleanup efforts, having removed over 60,000 kilograms of marine waste to date. Beyond her environmental activism, Pragya Kapoor continues to make waves in Indian cinema. Her production house is known for supporting unconventional and impactful storytelling, including Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui—India's first zero-waste film—and Kedarnath, among others.
