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Get to know... Kashika Kapoor
Actor Kashika Kapoor (@KashikaKapoor09) is craving rajma chawal, listening to Ellie Goulding and swiping right on honesty
Currently I am
Shooting for three films, juggling early call times, the gym, workshops and airports.
High point in life
Watching my movies, series, and songs connect so deeply with people.
Low point in life
My formative years. It’s when I learnt discipline, sharpened my craft and understood myself better.
On my playlist
Dil Pe Zakhm, by Jubin Nautiyal; Love Me Like You Do, by Ellie Goulding; Naatu Naatu, by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava.
One thing I would never buy
Something showy just for validation.
Today I’m craving
Homemade rajma chawal.
Last thing I ordered online
A vintage-typewriter-style keyboard to type my character notes.
App I check before bed
My Notes app, where I write my thoughts, ideas, dialogues and dreams.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
“I’m so proud of you. Keep going with the same fire, it will all unfold beautifully.”
My favourite subject in school
English Literature.
I’d swipe right on
Honesty, with a sense of calm.
My secret skill
I can switch between emotions instantly.
A magic tool I wish I had
A device to pause time. Then I’d rehearse more, sleep more, and live more.
My favourite Sunday memory
Playing basketball for hours and coming home to my mom’s hot parathas. Sunlight, sweat, laughter—simple happiness!
My plans for next Sunday
Either perfecting a new choreography or treating myself to a slow morning with good music and coffee.
My most star-struck moment
I don’t get star-struck. I connect more with someone’s work.
My favourite bad habit
Overworking.
If I could travel back or forward in time, I’d
Go forward to see the films I’ll do and the person I’ll evolve into.
The best thing about fame
Being able to make people smile, even strangers. And having the chance to tell meaningful stories.
The worst thing about fame
People assume they know every layer of you. I’ve learned to protect my peace.
