Khushi Kapoor Explained
Khushi Kapoor (born 5 November 2000) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. Born to actress Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, she has played Betty Cooper in The Archies (2023), which marked her screen debut.[2] [3]
Early life and background
Kapoor was born on 5 November 2000.[4] [5] Her father is the film producer Boney Kapoor, the son of the late filmmaker Surinder Kapoor, and her mother is the late actress Sridevi. She is the niece of film actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor.[6] She has one elder sister, actress Janhvi Kapoor[7] and two half siblings, actor Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor from her father's first marriage to producer Mona Shourie. Her cousins include actors Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Mohit Marwah and film producer Rhea Kapoor. Kapoor lost her mother at age 17, when she was found dead of an accidental drowning in Dubai.[8] [9]
Kapoor did her schooling at Mumbai's École Mondiale World School.[10] She later did a year acting course at the New York Film Academy in New York City, in 2019.[11]
Career
Kapoor made her student acting debut in 2016 with the YouTube short film "Bhasm Ho: Pyaar Ka Takraar", playing Pinki Kashyup.[12] And then again in 2020 she made her official debut, with the student short film Speak Up, playing Naina. In 2023, she made her Hindi film debut with The Archies, portraying Betty Cooper.[13] It was released on Netflix in December 2023.[14] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com stated, "Khushi Kapoor appears cute in her sunshine smiles and groomed-in glow but need to loosen up and give that extra something to the camera."[15] While Shilajit Mitra of The Hindu found Kapoor to be "most effective" with her sad, unvarnished performance.[16]
Kapoor will next be seen in Dharma Productions' Naadaniyaan opposite Ibrahim Ali Khan which has completed filming.[17] [18]
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In 2024, Kapoor was placed in the "35 most influential young Indians" list by GQ.[19] In addition to acting, Kapoor is a brand ambassador for brands and products such as Sol de Janeiro and Myntra.[20] [21] In 2023, she featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan India.[22]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2016 | Bhasm Ho: Pyaar Ka Takraar | Pinki Kashyup | Short film | [23] |
2020 | Speak Up | Naina | Short film | |
2023 | The Archies | Betty Cooper | | [24] |
2024 | Naadaniyaan | | Completed | [25] |
2025 | Untitled romantic comedy | | Filming | [26] | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Das . Garima . Khushi Kapoor's Birthday Special: 6 Times The Young Starlet Left Us In Awe Of Her Glamorous Looks And Fashion Moments . November 4, 2023 . 2024-02-19 . . en.
- Web site: Here's why Khushi Kapoor was the right choice for playing the character of Betty Cooper in Netflix's 'The Archies' . Firstpost . 23 December 2023 . December 10, 2023 . 22 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231222161948/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/heres-why-khushi-kapoor-was-the-right-choice-for-playing-the-character-of-betty-cooper-in-netflixs-the-archies-13486712.html/amp . live .
- Web site: Ramachandran . Naman . 2022-05-14 . Bollywood's Next Generation Stars Debuting in Netflix's 'The Archies' . 2023-12-05 . Variety . en-US . 9 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231109171138/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/suhana-khan-khushi-kapoor-archies-netflix-1235266189/ . live .
- Web site: Boney and Sridevi's daughter called Khushi . Rediff.com . 19 September 2015 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125723/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/nov/30sri.htm . 4 March 2016.
- News: Inside photos and videos from Khushi Kapoor’s 23rd birthday celebrations . 5 November 2023 . 19 November 2023 . The Indian Express . 9 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231109092450/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/inside-photos-and-videos-from-khushi-kapoors-23rd-birthday-celebrations-9014650/ . live .
- Web site: In pics: The Boney-Anil-Sanjay Kapoor Family Tree. CNN. 7 February 2012. 15 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150217140600/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/5801.html. 17 February 2015. dead.
- News: Janhvi Kapoor talks about gaining Arjun Kapoor and Anshula as siblings at later stage in life . 23 April 2022 . 25 January 2023 . Hindustan Times . 25 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220925150007/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/janhvi-kapoor-talks-about-gaining-arjun-kapoor-anshula-as-siblings-at-later-stage-in-life-who-else-can-say-that-101650721253852.html . live .
- Web site: Habib . Shanhaz . 27 February 2018 . Sridevi obituary . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180228214706/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/feb/27/sridevi-obituary-star-indian-cinema . 28 February 2018 . 1 March 2018 . The Guardian.
- News: 4 March 2018 . Boney Kapoor, daughters Jahnvi and Khushi immerse Sridevi's ashes in Rameswaram. See pic . Hindustan Times. live . 4 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191101161827/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/boney-kapoor-daughters-jahnvi-and-khushi-immerse-sridevi-s-ashes-in-rameswaram-see-pic/story-w5ogpPmFU9vqlB9cg9I25O.html . 1 November 2019.
- Web site: 22 December 2023 . Suhana Khan to Khushi Kapoor: Star kids who went to Dhirubhai Ambani International School; Know about the fee structure and other facilities . 22 December 2023 . Financialexpress . en . 21 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231221222201/https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/suhana-khan-to-aaradhaya-bachchan-star-kids-who-went-to-dhirubhai-ambani-international-school-know-about-the-fee-structure-and-other-facilities/3344797/ . live .
- Web site: NYFA Alumni - Khushi Kapoor (Actor) . 24 December 2023 . New York Film Academy . en . 27 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231227115139/https://www.nyfa.edu/alumni/khushi-kapoor/ . live .
- News: 2016-09-11 . Bhasm Ho: Pyaar Ka Takraar . 2016-09-12 . YouTube.
- News: Keshri . Shweta . 14 May 2022 . Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Agastya Nanda's The Archies first-look poster and teaser is out . India Today . 14 May 2022 . 14 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220514051015/https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/suhana-khan-khushi-kapoor-agastya-nanda-s-the-archies-teaser-and-poster-is-out-1949336-2022-05-14 . live .
- Web site: 29 August 2023 . The Archies starring Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor to premiere on Netflix on December 7, 2023; see unique announcement . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230829052118/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/archies-starring-suhana-khan-agastya-nanda-khushi-kapoor-premiere-netflix-december-7-2023-see-unique-announcement/ . 29 August 2023 . 29 August 2023 . Bollywood Hungama.
- Web site: 7 December 2023 . Verma . Sukanya . The Archies Review: Return To Innocence . Rediff.com . 7 December 2023 . 11 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211164409/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/the-archies-review/20231207.htm . live .
- Web site: 7 December 2023 . Mitra . Shilajit . The Archies movie review: Too basic, but the kids are all right . The Hindu . 7 December 2023 . 12 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231212164409/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-archies-movie-review-too-basic-but-the-kids-are-all-right/article67613917.ece/amp/ . live .
- Web site: 2024-02-16 . Khushi Kapoor, Ibrahim Ali Khan's rom-com Dharma film titled 'Naadaniyaan': Report . 2024-04-07 . Firstpost . en-us.
- News: 21 January 2024 . Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor kick off rom-com journey with Karan Johar. Bollywood Hungama . 22 January 2024.
- Web site: Meet GQ's Most Influential Young Indians of 2024. 2024-04-27 . 2024-04-25. GQ India.
- News: Khushi Kapoor on board as brand ambassador for Brazilian body care brand Sol De Janeiro . 12 October 2023 . 21 November 2023 . Bollywood Hungama . 18 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231018005732/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/khushi-kapoor-board-brand-ambassador-brazilian-body-care-brand-sol-de-janeiro/ . live .
- News: Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina collaborate on an exciting new project . 28 July 2023 . 12 September 2023 . Film Companion . 2 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230802172654/https://www.filmcompanion.in/amp/story/news/khushi-kapoor-and-vedang-raina-collaborate-on-an-exciting-new-project . live .
- News: Sexy! Khushi Kapoor Sizzles In A Deep-Neck Corset For A Magazine Cover, Hot Photo Goes Viral; See Here . December 18, 2023 . Aditi . Giri . 17 December 2023 . News18 . 17 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231217131049/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/sexy-khushi-kapoor-sizzles-in-a-deep-neck-corset-for-a-magazine-cover-hot-photo-goes-viral-see-here-8707556.html . live .
- News: 2016-09-11 . Bhasm Ho: Pyaar Ka Takraar . 2016-09-12 . YouTube.
- News: 2022-06-19 . Zoya Akhtar announces 'The Archies' schedule wrap; Khushi Kapoor bids Ooty goodbye with happy pics featuring Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina and co-stars . The Times of India . 2023-12-05 . 0971-8257 . 14 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220814103500/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/zoya-akhtar-announces-the-archies-schedule-wrap-khushi-kapoor-bids-ooty-goodbye-with-happy-pics-featuring-suhana-khan-vedang-raina-and-co-stars/articleshow/92312111.cms . live .
- News: 2024-04-06 . Has Khushi Kapoor wrapped up 'Naadaniyaan' with Ibrahim Ali Khan? see pics inside . 2024-04-07 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
- News: 2024-05-28 . Junaid Khan begins shooting three-week shoot schedule for romantic comedy opposite Khushi Kapoor in Mumbai . 2024-05-31 . Bollywood Hungama.