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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor recalls struggling through 8-month work break after 'Guilty' debut: 'I can't stand my own voice'
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor debuted with 'Guilty' in 2020 but faced an eight-month work break due to the pandemic. She's now more selective with roles and stars in Gram Chikitsalay, a series about a young doctor transforming a rural health center, streaming on Prime Video. Akansha Ranjan Kapoor entered Bollywood with her first film 'Guilty', but shortly after, the pandemic brought the industry to a halt. The actress shared in an interview that she faced an eight-month dry spell with no projects, during which she felt her career and life had come to a standstill. Lockdown Impact and Career Pause In an interview with Free Press Journal, Akansha shared that her film 'Guilty' was released on March 6, 2020, but just nine days later, the country went into lockdown due to the pandemic. She explained that her entire life, which had been focused on that significant moment, came to a sudden halt. She ended up staying at home for eight months with no work. Initially, she was receiving calls for meetings, new projects, and even another film with the same production house, but everything abruptly went silent. It took her a year to recover from this challenging phase. Becoming More Selective and Self-Critical She has become more deliberate in selecting roles, focusing on projects that leave a meaningful impact rather than simply blending into a crowd of actors. Discussing the challenges of being on camera, she shared, 'I'll send a voice note and immediately think, 'I can't stand my own voice.'' She often fixates on minor details, like the positioning of her hand in a scene, even though her sister reassures her that no one notices. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Acknowledging this as part of the nature of the medium, she said she wouldn't have it any other way but hopes to 'find a better balance and not be so harsh' on herself. Current Project Currently, Akansha is featured in the series 'Gram Chikitsalay', which tells the story of Dr. Prabhat, a young and idealistic doctor who takes over a neglected Primary Health Centre in a rural North Indian village. While he aims to implement vital reforms, he soon discovers that personal transformation is essential before any real change can occur. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, the show also stars Amol Parashar, Vinay Pathak , Garima Vikrant Singh , among others. The series is streaming now on Prime Video. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor recalls 'sitting at home for 8 months' after her debut with Guilty: ‘It took me a year to recover'
Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor made her Bollywood debut with the film Guilty. However, soon after that, the pandemic took over the country. In an interview with Free Press Journal, Akansha recalled how she had no work for eight months after her debut and how her life went 'kaput'. (Also Read: Alia Bhatt has a sweet response to BFF Akansha Ranjan Kapoor's old audition tape from 2014) Akansha recounted how she sat at home for months due to Covid, and said, "Guilty released on 6 March 2020, and just nine days later, the country went into lockdown. My whole life, which had moulded itself around that one big moment, went kaput. I ended up sitting at home for the next eight months. During those initial days, I was getting calls for meetings, new projects, and even another film with the same production house. But suddenly, everything went silent. It took me a year to recover from that." She revealed that she has now become more conscious about her choices and wants to do quality work that creates an impact, rather than just being one of 18 actors standing in a frame. She further spoke about the pain of being in front of the camera, and said, 'I'll send a voice note and immediately think, 'I can't stand my own voice.' I obsess over the smallest things, like why my hand was positioned a certain way in a scene. My sister tells me, 'No one will notice,' but I just can't let it go. This is the pain of being in front of the camera. It's the nature of the medium. But I wouldn't have it any other way. I just hope to find a better balance and not be so harsh on myself." Meanwhile, Akansha is currently seen in the show Gram Chikitsalay, which revolves around the story of a young, idealistic, and brilliant Dr Prabhat, who takes charge of a neglected Primary Health Centre in a North Indian village, hoping to bring about much-needed changes — only to realise it is he who will have to change before anything else. Helmed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, the show also stars Amol Parashar, Vinay Pathak, Garima Vikrant Singh, and others in key roles. It is available to watch on Prime Video.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor reveals Kiara Advani 'almost killed me with kindness' on Guilty set despite Kabir Singh success: 'She was like this mother figure'
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor , who made her Bollywood debut in Guilty , recently opened up about her heartfelt bond with co-star Kiara Advani . In an interview with Filmygyan, the rising actress praised Kiara's warmth and nurturing energy on set, recalling how the Kabir Singh star made her feel completely at ease. 'She was just too good, man. She was fab!' Akansha gushed. 'At that time, Kabir Singh had just released, so there was a lot of buzz. All of us newcomers were just buzzing around, unsure of what was going to happen. And there she was—this calming, nurturing presence.' From co-stars to close friends Akansha shared that Kiara had a way of being both playful and maternal on set. 'She would jokingly slap me for saying silly things, but she was like this mother figure. She almost killed me with kindness—but in the nicest way!' Describing Kiara's consistent warmth and encouragement, Akansha said, 'When we were together, she would always be so complimentary, so warm. We became extremely close during Guilty. That bond was honestly a by-product of just how lovely she was to all of us.' AKANSHA RANJAN KAPOOR ANANDESHWAR DWIVEDI AMOL On the work front, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is gearing up for the release of Gram Chikitsalay , directed by Rahul Pandey and produced by Deepak Kumar Mishra. The film features a talented ensemble cast including Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Amol Parashar, Akash Makhija, and Garima Vikrant Singh. Meanwhile, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news on their Instagram accounts with a post featuring a pair of baby socks. Kiara recently showed off her baby bump at her Met Gala debut.
News18
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor Recalls Casting Director's SHOCKING Remark For Gram Chikitsalay
Last Updated: Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is receiving praise for her role as Dr. Gargi in Gram Chikitsalay. She expressed happiness and recalled a casting director's surprise at her casting. When Gram Chikitsalay dropped on Amazon Prime Video, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor braced herself for feedback but nothing prepared her for the mix of love, memes, and one very unexpected remark from a casting director. In a candid chat with Mid-day, the Guilty actress opened up about her journey with the rural comedy, where she plays Dr. Gargi, a role that has unexpectedly resonated with audiences across the board. 'People are being able to [picture] me in this role," she shared. But not everyone saw it coming. 'I bumped into a casting director who said, 'Who cast you for this? I wouldn't have even thought of you for such a role.' So, I hope people can see me [in a new light]." The remark, though blunt, only reinforces the surprising turn her character has taken in winning hearts. What started as a nervy wait for reviews has now transformed into a flood of affection online. 'The reaction has been good and is getting better every day," Akansha noted. She even finds herself in memes, the modern-day metric of cultural relevance. 'It's stayed with me," she laughed, referring to how much the audience is engaging with her portrayal. Directed by Rahul Pandey and produced by Deepak Kumar Mishra, the show stars Akansha alongside Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Amol Parashar, Akash Makhija, and Garima Vikrant Singh. The script, penned by Vaibhav Suman and Shreya Srivastava, blends humour with heart, something Akansha was keen to explore. Though she's grateful for the appreciation, she's also mindful of how the industry works today. 'I wanted my work to speak for me," she said, adding that while she tries to stay away from social media algorithms and popularity contests, she knows talent alone isn't always enough. 'I'm trying to keep up with the market demands," she admitted. First Published:
Pink Villa
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
‘Who cast you for this?': Gram Chikitsalay's Akansha Ranjan Kapoor recalls unexpected reaction of casting director reflecting on her show
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is currently basking under the massive appreciation she has been receiving for her light-hearted series, Gram Chikitsalay. The show featured her in the role of Dr. Gargi, which has turned out to be fans' favorite ever since its release. Reflecting on the show's success, the actress not only expressed happiness but also recalled a casting director's unexpected reaction to her casting in the show. In a recent conversation with Mid-day, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor described the whirlwind the past week has been since the release of her web show, Gram Chikitsalay. While she was extremely nervous about the audience's reception of her character, she is 'pleasantly surprised' by all the love. She stated that the reaction has been good and is getting better every day. She also mentioned that people are making memes and talking about her character, which has stayed with her. In addition to this, she went on to recall an unexpected reaction of a casting director to her selection for the character of a village girl. She said, "People are being able to [picture] me in this role. I bumped into a casting director who said, 'Who cast you for this? I wouldn't have even thought of you for such a role.' So, I hope people can see me [in a new light].' Akansha, who stepped into the industry with her 2020-released Guilty, is also grateful for the opportunities she has received so far. She also hoped for people to take a chance on her and ignore the social media algorithms and metrics. The actress claimed that when she stepped into the industry, she wanted her work to speak for her. She admitted not wanting to get trapped in the social media popularity rat race. However, she also accepts that acting chops aren't the only requirement anymore and that she is trying to keep up with the market demands. Directed by Rahul Pandey, Gram Chikitsalay features Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Amol Prashar, Akash Makhija, and Garima Vikrant Singh in key roles. Deepak Kumar Mishra has produced the series, while the screenplay is penned by Vaibhav Suman and Shreya Srivastava. The show is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
