Shekhar Kapur’s filmmaking talent is legendary. He is the recipient of several accolades, like the BAFTA Award and a National Award. Well, now his daughter Kaveri Kapur has entered the entertainment industry, making her acting debut with Bobby aur Rishi ki Love Story. In an exclusive interview with Hauterrfly, the singer and actor shared some of the valuable advice her father, both as a director and a dad, gave her. Read on to know more!
Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story Actor Kaveri Kapur On Dad Shekhar Kapur’s Advice
As a father, he is very adamant about me being who I am and not letting anyone or society mould me into something. A lot of people believe that in uncertain fields, there’s only one way to be or there’s only one way to succeed. He is very adamant about me being who I am. I think he believes in not only my talent but also my conviction and my purpose in this life. So, as a father, he is not like a strict man, but if he ever feels like I’m conforming and losing who I am and giving into pressure, that’s when he gets formal.”
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Furthermore, “as an actor, he told me to think of acting not as acting but as being. I mean, I have very little experience, so I’m sure there will be projects that require a different approach, but it helps me be more real in a scene because when I’m acting, I really convince myself like it’s real life. What would this character think versus what would she say? It helps me layer the scene better and bring out the complexities better.”