Kaveri was 'happy' when parents Shekhar Kapur, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi divorced
What's the story
Kaveri Kapur, the daughter of acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and actor-singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, recently made her acting debut with Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story.
In an interview with ETimes, she opened up about her surprise entry into acting and the impact of her celebrity parents.
"I really didn't know what to expect because I didn't have any acting experience," she said about bagging her first role.
Parental influence
Her parents were her pillars of support
Kapur credited her father for the priceless advice that acting is about "being" and not "acting." She added, "That helped me feel natural in every scene."
On her parents' reaction to her decision to join the industry, she said they were very happy. "I think they always wanted me to at least give it a try because they saw something in me—whether it was my emotional intelligence or creativity."
Personal battles
How Kapur struggled during parents' separation
Kapur opened up about her struggles due to her parents' public divorce.
"It wasn't the separation that affected me as much as the relationship itself. I was happy when they got divorced. But yes, it took a toll, especially because it was so public," she said.
"I have struggled with my mental health as an adult because of it."
Shekhar and Krishnamoorthi had an age gap of around 30 years. After marrying in 1997, they parted ways in 2006.
Acting journey
Kapur found passion for acting through 'Bobby Aur Rishi...'
Coming to her first role, Kapur revealed that she didn't know she wanted to be an actor.
"In fact, I didn't even know that I wanted to be an actor before the auditioning and preparation process for this film," she said.
"So I went into it wide-eyed, not knowing what to expect—excited, nervous."
"But actually, through the process of filming this film, I realized that I have a passion for acting."
Character connection
Kapur's character resonated with her own family dynamic
Kapur revealed that she connected with her character Bobby in terms of family dynamics.
"Bobby is also quite mysterious—she is who she is, she says what she wants to say. I'm like that," she said.
"Although we are quite similar, I think Bobby is a little more...I'm also very honest, but I think I'm a little gentler, softer as a person."
Filming experience
Kapur thanked co-star Vardhan Puri for support
Kapur went on to describe her first acting experience as exciting, despite it being hard, grueling work.
She said, "Every single day when we wrapped, I would be sad. When we finally wrapped the whole shoot, I cried so much."
She also thanked her co-star Vardhan Puri for his support and advice during difficult moments on set.
Career aspirations
Kapur will be also part of father's 'Masoom' sequel
When asked about her future plans, Kapur said, "I don't plan my life anymore—I just want to do good work. I want to challenge myself, go on creative adventures, and help make the world a more compassionate place."
She also revealed that she has started preparations for the sequel to Masoom and has other projects in the pipeline.
Apart from acting, Kapur, who is in her early 20s, boasts musical talents as well.