Mumbai: In an exclusive conversation with actress Kashika Kapoor, where she opened up about her inspiring journey from school dramatics to the silver screen. She shared how her passion for acting began, her breakthrough role, and her experience working in both Bollywood and South Indian cinema. Kashika discussed industry challenges, the impact of social media, and the importance of strong storytelling. With humility and determination, she expressed gratitude for her opportunities, offered thoughtful views on work ethics, and teased exciting upcoming projects while thanking her fans for their love and support.
00:15I think I was in Fifth Standard and I remember that I was, I started taking part in dramatics, you know, as the show opener in school and everyone was really proud.
00:29And they were all praises for me.
00:31And then I realized that, and of course, that's how it started.
00:37I loved Sheila's childhood and Katrina and it.
00:40And I was like, I want to do this.
00:41I want to be here.
00:43And my dad was like, no, no, no ways.
00:45He was very against it, you know, because he didn't really like the industry.
00:48And my mom was very supportive at that time.
00:51And dad said, phase is going to go, but it doesn't mean it's not going to go.
00:55So then they both are very supportive now and I'm very grateful.
00:58But that's how my dream came to life.
01:02Very filmpy.
01:10So we were actually in a shoot, a shoot of Ferns and Petals.
01:14It was happening at home.
01:15So, you know, the director said, actually, I don't want to go to the shoots, but this was the first shoot.
01:21I thought I'll come and I'm so happy I came because I found my Gita.
01:24And, you know, he just began with the narration and he said, I want to narrate this to you.
01:29You know, I'm all heart for you and I want to take you for this.
01:33And I'm so grateful that I got such a lovely character like Gita's because it's such a lovely story.
01:38You know,
01:39And I'm very happy to be a part of it.
01:43But this is what you call hard work in destiny that, you know, the director just had to come for the Ferns and Petals shoot.
01:50He had to see me and had to say that I'm his Gita and then audition me and take me.
01:54I think both industries are very beautiful in their own ways.
02:07But of course, South case, if I think shooting timings may difference.
02:11Like, for example, the shoots I'm doing right now and what I've done before in South,
02:16they start at 6 a.m. and they wrap up pretty early by 6 p.m.
02:19So, you get that rest also, you know, wherein you're very fresh for the next day to shoot well.
02:24So, I think that's the only difference for now.
02:26And of course, storytelling.
02:28I don't know why or how, but yeah, content is definitely lacking, like good content.
02:45And I think the opportunities given to actors are very less.
02:49They should give, you know, actors more opportunities because
02:52You can't do that.
02:57If you want talent and you want your industry to change, you have to change something about it.
03:02About, you know, you have to change something about it.
03:05Either the actors or maybe both the actors and the storytelling
03:09and change something that can really, really change the industry
03:12and make Bollywood get back to what it was.
03:15As a newcomer, I think it's a part and parcel of the journey and of the industry
03:34that auditions will always come and go, but it's about really bagging the right role.
03:39And it's about keeping yourself out there in a very strong manner
03:46and being authentic to yourself and to everyone around you.
03:50And just being yourself.
03:51I think that's what, you know, makes the difference and matters the most.
03:55It's not difficult at all.
04:07It's very refreshing.
04:08I'm very happy that, you know, I could get into the regional world
04:11and explore something more than just Bollywood.
04:14And of course, I'm very happy also because
04:17of course, of course, to get an opportunity when
04:22Tollywood is working in Tollywood itself is a huge thing.
04:25So I'm very grateful that, you know, I bagged such a role
04:28and I got the movie Love Your Father.
04:30Very thankful to the team for choosing me and believing in me.
04:35And learning the language was super easy
04:37because I was a mugger back in school.
04:39And, you know, I'm a quick learner not to be blowing my own trumpet,
04:41but I think that's just who I am and how I am.
04:44So I loved exploring and learning a new language.
04:47I like something that's challenging.
04:49I like playing challenging roles, characters.
04:52So yeah, I'm always open to all of that.
04:54I think C, both have to adjust somewhere or the other
05:21because since you're talking in context to the recent controversy,
05:25I'd say Deepika is right her way.
05:27And I feel, of course, because now she has a baby.
05:31So to work for lesser hours is okay.
05:33It's convenient for her.
05:35And if she can do justice to the director and the team
05:38and the production and give her performance in that much time
05:41and give her best, then I think it's not a problem.
05:43But they have to adjust because, come on,
05:45she's reached to that level today.
05:47And she has a family to look after.
05:49She has to come home and, you know, look after her baby
05:52and take care of, of course, her family too.
05:55So I think it's okay.
05:56Sometimes you just have to adjust.
05:57You can't make everything a big deal.
06:04See, to be honest, I feel that if a director,
06:10today, I don't, I mean, obviously,
06:12I'm going to get married many years down the line, not now.
06:15So I'm ready to work even if I have to for more than 12 hours,
06:19like more than 13, 14 hours, right?
06:21Which is normal because 12 is the normal,
06:23but 13, 14 working as someone who's still thriving,
06:26who's still getting there is normal.
06:27It's okay.
06:28And I'd love to satisfy the directors,
06:30the production team and do what they want out of me
06:33because they are paying me that amount.
06:36They have chosen me.
06:37They believed in me and I have to do justice to them as well.
06:40So I would love to even work extra hours if I have to,
06:42to make our movie a super duper hit.
06:44That's how I feel.
06:46But yeah.
06:46See, there's always two sides to a coin and I think it's also positive and negative.
06:58See, there's always two sides to a coin and I think it's also positive and negative.
07:12It's very toxic, very consuming,
07:13but at the same time it helps you push your work.
07:15So it should not be overused a certain way.
07:18But I feel, yeah, actors should not be chosen, you know, depending on their follower count.
07:23I don't think that makes sense.
07:25I think talent should count.
07:27You know, the way they really are able to relate to the audience and connect to them
07:32is what should matter the most.
07:34Followers come, followers go.
07:36Social media comes, social media goes.
07:38Tomorrow there'll be a bigger app than an Instagram or anything.
07:40But I think it's, these are all like knee jerks.
07:43They are like very temporary, very short-lived.
07:45But what is really long lasting is your performance.
07:49It's your acting, it's your talent.
07:50So audition the actor if you have any doubts, you know,
07:53see their performance and then choose them accordingly.
07:56Not on their followers for sure.
07:57To be honest, I'm very moody.
08:02Like there are days when I post a lot and then there are days when I go to break and I'm like, I'm done.
08:08So work related, yes.
08:10But otherwise, no, because I feel like that's not me and I don't want to get consumed by social media.
08:16I'm using it for my work.
08:17Yes.
08:18You know, I'm just using it as an added advantage.
08:21But otherwise, no, it's not important to be honest.
08:24Yes, it's helping you push your work, but you can't get consumed.
08:27That's toxic.
08:28So, yeah.
08:30Story.
08:38Content, character.
08:39And even if the star cast and directors knew, it's okay.
08:42Tomorrow he can still make his first super duper hit fun.
08:46Everyone reaches chapter 20 from chapter 1.
08:48You can't say that, no, I want to work with the biggest director.
08:51You'll get that too.
08:51You'll get that when you reach maybe chapter 5, chapter 6.
08:54But to begin with, chapter 1 has to click.
08:57So I think to believe in your story and in the director's vision and in yourself.
09:02I think Ranveer Singh, I love his aura.
09:13I loved him in Band Baja Bharat.
09:15He was very authentic and very, very natural and so free as an actor.
09:19And I think directors, there are so many.
09:23There's Sukumar, sir.
09:24There's Sanjaleela Bhansali, sir.
09:26There's SS Rajamowli, sir.
09:29There's Imtiaz Ali, sir.
09:31There's so many wonderful people I want to work with.
09:32And so many more.
09:33Even those I haven't mentioned.
09:34But yeah, definitely.
09:35They're very disciplined.
09:51So what do you want to do in Bollywood?
09:53What do you want to do in Bollywood?
09:55Do you want to do the timing?
09:57No, I think, see, that's the beauty of Bollywood.
10:00That they work over time because they want to remove something that beautiful, which is okay.
10:04It's fine because they want to get it out to the audiences.
10:07But I feel each of them have their own beauty.
10:10Bollywood's beautiful its own way.
10:12Tollywood is beautiful in its own way.
10:15So everyone's got their own beauty.
10:17Every industry has its own beauty.
10:19There's nothing like this.
10:20But the only thing, like I said, in South, the hours are different as compared to Bollywood.
10:25Both are doing some great work.
10:26But yes, there are certain things Bollywood needs to work on in order to, you know, progress.
10:36So I do have lots in the pipeline.
10:38But I can't really reveal much because I've been asked to keep it under wraps.
10:42But you'll know soon there are some huge announcements coming.
10:45And we're actually done shooting most of it, most of these films.
10:48So I'm really excited.
10:49I'm looking forward.
10:51And yeah, that's about it.
10:53Thank you so much, guys, for showering so much love upon me, always.
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