In a recent conversation with The Dirty Magazine, Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor shared her thoughts on being offered roles meant for younger characters. Kapoor expressed her surprise at still being considered for parts designed for much younger actors, although she appreciates the perception that she hasn’t aged much.
“It’s weird though because the roles I’m getting offered are still of a 20-something,” Kapoor revealed. “I just recently got offered one of a girl whom her parents want to get married. I was just like, are you sure you want to offer this film to me? It doesn’t make any sense. Another role was of a girl in school, who becomes a sportsperson. I thought the role would be split between a younger actor and me, but they wanted me for both! They were like, we’ll make it work. I was like, no, I can’t make it work! You know, because now they can de-age you. I don’t want to be de-aged! Can you imagine me de-aged.”
Discussing her cousins Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, Sonam said, “I mean, obviously I don’t look as young as a Jhanvi or a Khushi, but I’m quite grateful for the fact that people think of me as someone who’s not aged much. Even though I’ve had a kid (Vayu) and all of that. I guess because my kid’s not been out there for the world to see? And I want to keep it that way.”
Earlier this month, Kapoor and her husband, Anand Ahuja, attended the Wimbledon Women’s final between Czech Republic’s B. Krejčíková and Italy’s J. Paolini. The couple kept fans updated by sharing a series of pictures and videos on Instagram. In her caption, Kapoor wrote, “Serving looks and love at the Wimbledon women’s finals!”
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja tied the knot in May 2018 and welcomed their son, Vayu, in August 2022.