Vaani Kapoor Explained
Vaani Kapoor (born 23 August 1988)[1] is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. After completing a bachelor's degree in tourism studies, she made her acting debut with Yash Raj Films' romantic comedy film Shuddh Desi Romance (2013), for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.[2]
After facing criticism for her performances in the company's romantic comedies Aaha Kalyanam (2014) and Befikre (2016), Kapoor took a three-year hiatus. She has since played brief roles of the love interest in action films, such as War (2019), and gained praise for starring as a transgender woman in the romantic comedy Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021).
Early life and education
Kapoor was born in Delhi, India, into a Punjabi Hindu family.[3] Kapoor's father Shiv Kapoor is a furniture exports entrepreneur and her mother Dimpy Kapoor is a teacher-turned marketing executive. She did her schooling from Mata Jai Kaur Public School in Ashok Vihar, North West Delhi. Later she enrolled in Indira Gandhi National Open University at Maidan Garhi, completing a bachelor's degree in tourism studies, after which she took up an internship with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in Jaipur, Rajasthan and later worked for ITC Hotel. She was signed by the Elite Model Management for modeling projects.[4]
Career
Early success and hiatus (2013–2017)
Kapoor started her career in the Hindi film industry by signing a three films deal with Yash Raj Films.[5] She was selected through an audition to play a supporting role in the romantic comedy Shuddh Desi Romance, alongside Sushant Singh Rajput and Parineeti Chopra. The film dealt with the subject of live-in relationships; it received positive feedback from critics, and Kapoor's portrayal of an outspoken girl, Tara, was praised. Mohar Basu of Koimoi wrote that Kapoor was "a pleasant debutant though she isn’t an overtly powerful actress"[6] while Madhureeta Mukherjee of The Times Of India thought that she was "impressive, pretty and commands a good screen-presence".[7] Shuddh Desi Romance collected ₹76 crore (US$9.8 million) at the box-office worldwide and emerged as a commercial success. At the 59th Filmfare Awards, Kapoor was awarded with the Best Female Debut award.[8]
Kapoor's next release was the Tamil romantic comedy Aaha Kalyanam, an official remake of the 2010 Hindi film Band Baaja Baaraat. She was cast opposite Nani and learned the Tamil language for the film.[9] Upon release, the film was panned by critics and her performance was poorly received.[10] In 2016, Kapoor appeared in Aditya Chopra's romantic comedy Befikre opposite Ranveer Singh, which was set in Paris.[11] She played Shyra Gill, a French tourist guide of Indian descent whose romantic liaisons with Singh's character leads to conflict between them. The film received negative reviews from critics and was considered to be a box-office failure.[12] In 2017, she appeared in a music video titled "Main Yaar Manana Ni" by Yashita Sharma under the label of YRF.
War and beyond (2019–present)
After a three-year break from films, she appeared in Yash Raj Films' action thriller War (2019) opposite Hrithik Roshan, directed by Siddharth Anand.[13] Upon release, War broke several opening day records and finally emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2019 with a gross of 475 crore worldwide,[14] [15] thereby being her most successful film so far.[16] However, she was criticised for her limited screen space, and her presence was widely considered as mainly to add a glamour quotient.[17]
In 2021, she teamed up with Akshay Kumar in Bell Bottom, which marked her first film not to be produced by Yash Raj Films.[18] The film was a commercial failure, and she was criticised for choosing another androcentric film after War featuring her in a brief role.[19] Hindustan Times noted, "Kapoor is charming as Akshay's onscreen wife, and for a change, she isn't there just as a trophy wife but complements his character well."[20] Later that year, Kapoor starred in the romantic drama Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. She was praised for her portrayal of a transgender woman in the film.[21] Writing for Times of India, Hiren Kotwani opined that "Kapoor sinks her teeth into her character from the word go and gives a no-holds-barred performance"[22] while also praising her chemistry with Khurrana.
In 2022, Kapoor appeared opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Yash Raj Films' period actioner Shamshera whose release was delayed by two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[23] [24] It opened to highly negative reviews and poor box-office returns. Writing for Bollywood Hungama opined, "Kapoor's character is not well fleshed out. Audiences may be bewildered to see her leave a fine dancing career and turn into a rebel".[25] [26]
Kapoor will next star in the thriller series Mandala Murders and in the films Khel Khel Mein, Sarvagunn Sampanna, Raid 2 and Badtameez Gill.[27]
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Post her film debut, The Times of India named her the "Most Promising Female Newcomer" of 2013.[28] Kapoor became the seventh most trended actress on Google in India, in 2016.[29] Kapoor is a celebrity endorser for several brands and products including Mango, Lotus Herbals, AJIO and Realme.[30] [31]
Filmography
Films
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Music videos
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- News: Vaani Kapoor: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday eTimes . 10 January 2022 . The Times of India . 10 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220110193648/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Vaani-Kapoor . live .
- Web site: its 88!*sigh*. 29 November 2013. 3 February 2014. Kapoor, Vaani. Twitter.com. 3 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203055549/https://twitter.com/Vaaniofficial/status/406677220682252288. live.
- Web site: October 19, 2013 . Lakhi . Navleen . Personal Agenda: Vaani Kapoor . live . August 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160313131822/https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/personal-agenda-vaani-kapoor/story-OC3Gtg0iKiKbKgrahd8UaK.html . March 13, 2016 . . en .
- Web site: Vaani Kapoor: Was VERY SCARED of the director of Shuddh Desi Romance . Rediff . 17 October 2019 . 30 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190630140859/https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-vaani-kapoor-was-very-scared-of-the-director-of-shuddh-desi-romance/20130904.htm . live .
- Web site: 'Shuddh Desi Romance' more challenging than fun: Vaani Kapoor . Mid Day . 18 September 2013 . 13 October 2014 . https://archive.today/20141013160234/http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/sep/180913-shuddh-desi-romance-more-challenging-than-fun-vaani-kapoor.htm/ . 13 October 2014 . dead .
- Web site: Basu . Mohar . Shuddh Desi Romance Review . Koimoi . 6 September 2013 . 12 October 2014 . 15 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141015121144/http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/shuddh-desi-romance-review/ . live .
- Web site: Mukherjee . Madhureeta . Shuddh Desi Romance: Movie Review . . 6 September 2013 . 12 October 2014 . 26 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220226191525/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/shuddh-desi-romance/movie-review/22326739.cms . live .
- News: 59th Idea Filmfare Awards Winners . . 4 September 2014 . 27 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140127031218/http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-59th-idea-filmfare-awards-5220.html . live .
- News: I understand Tamil well: Vaani Kapoor . . 30 August 2017 . 10 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170910141102/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/I-understand-Tamil-well-Vaani-Kapoor/articleshow/28680148.cms . live .
- News: Aaha Kalyanam: Conjugal fights . The Hindu . 22 February 2014 . 22 February 2014 . 1 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140301211155/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/aaha-kalyanam-conjugal-fights/article5716741.ece . live .
- Web site: It's surreal:Ranveer Singh on Befikre trailer launch at Eiffel Tower . 10 October 2016 . 17 October 2019 . 17 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191017094214/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-on-befikre-trailer-launch-at-eiffel-tower-3075812/ . live .
- News: Vaani Kapoor feels 'Befikre' debacle was because of her . mid-day . 16 July 2017 . en . 17 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170717151249/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/vaani-kapoor-befikre-aditya-chopra-ranveer-singh-bollywood-news-interview/17922156 . live .
- News: 'War' teaser promises an exhilarating Hrithik vs Tiger spectacle . Ians . 15 July 2019 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X . 10 December 2021 . 27 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210127185309/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hrithik-roshan-tiger-shroffs-next-titled-war/article28434842.ece . live .
- Web site: Bollywood Top Grossers Worldwide Bollywood Hungama . . 10 December 2021 . 4 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190204174446/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2019/ . live .
- Web site: War box office: Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff film is 2019's highest grossing Indian film worldwide, here are all records it has broken . Hindustan Times . 24 October 2019 . 10 December 2021 . 10 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211210152250/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/war-box-office-hrithik-roshan-tiger-shroff-film-is-2019-s-highest-grossing-indian-film-worldwide-here-are-all-records-it-has-broken/story-a2pMyjygtLNGCfPrpf5XTL.html . live .
- Web site: Vaani Kapoor on War, handling the failure of Befikre and having Aditya Chopra as mentor . The Telegraph (India) . Karishma . Upadhyay . 4 October 2019 . 10 December 2021 . 27 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210127093507/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/vaani-kapoor-on-war-handling-the-failure-of-befikre-and-having-aditya-chopra-as-mentor/cid/1709675 . live .
- Web site: 'War' review: Astonishing action, slick screenplay and a killer Hrithik-Tiger bromance . The Hindu . 3 October 2019 . 10 December 2021 . 10 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211210151703/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/war-review-though-predictable-this-is-a-slick-and-smart-thriller/article29574158.ece . live .
- Web site: 'Have always looked forward to working with him': Vaani Kapoor on starring opposite Akshay Kumar in 'Bell Bottom' . DNA India . 11 July 2020 . 10 December 2021 . 10 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211210122256/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-have-always-looked-forward-to-working-with-him-vaani-kapoor-on-starring-opposite-akshay-kumar-in-bell-bottom-2831840 . live .
- Web site: Vaani Kapoor on doing small role in Akshay Kumar's BellBottom: 'Best roles go to bigger, credible actresses' . The Indian Express . 24 August 2021 . 10 December 2021 . 10 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211210122254/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/vaani-kapoor-on-akshay-kumar-bellbottom-small-role-7457562/ . live .
- Web site: BellBottom movie review: Akshay Kumar brings an edge-of-the-seat thriller, Lara Dutta and Vaani Kapoor impress. 18 August 2021. 28 October 2022. 31 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210831183103/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bellbottom-movie-review-akshay-kumar-is-tailor-made-for-this-spy-thriller-lara-dutta-nails-it-as-indira-gandhi-101629306285297.html. live.
- Web site: Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui Review: Ayushmann Khurrana Has A Great Time, Vaani Kapoor Is A Revelation . NDTV . Saibal . Chatterjee . 10 December 2021 . 10 December 2021 . 10 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211210080621/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/chandigarh-kare-aashiqui-review-ayushmann-khurrana-has-a-great-time-vaani-kapoor-is-a-revelation-2-5-stars-out-of-5-2645237 . live .
- Web site: Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui Movie Review: Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui breaks stereotypes and thoroughly entertains. Hiren. Kotwani. 8 December 2021. 9 December 2021. The Times of India. en.
- Web site: Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor, and Sanjay Dutt announce the release date of Shamshera with a power-packed video. 11 February 2021. Bollywood Hungama. 11 February 2021. 11 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220211061025/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-vaani-kapoor-sanjay-dutt-announce-release-date-shamshera-power-packed-video/. live.
- Web site: Is Vaani Kapoor feeling lonely these days?. The Times of India. 23 April 2020. 12 May 2020. 28 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200328051800/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/is-vaani-kapoor-feeling-lonely-these-days/articleshow/74796927.cms. live.
- Web site: Shamshera Movie Review: With an outdated script and predictable plot SHAMSHERA falters big time.. Bollywoodhungama. 22 July 2022.
- Web site: Shamshera box office day 1 collection: Ranbir Kapoor's film opens to 'poor' numbers, trade experts say industry in shock. The Hindustan Times. 23 July 2022. 16 August 2022. Given that the film has received mixed to negative reviews.. 16 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220816025839/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shamshera-box-office-day-1-collection-ranbir-kapoor-s-film-opens-to-underwhelming-10-25-crore-101658573344529-amp.html. live.
- Web site: Vaani Kapoor To Make Her Web-Series Debut With Mandala Murders . . 30 March 2023 . 24 April 2023 . 24 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230424093419/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/vaani-kapoors-debut-web-show-is-titled-mandala-murders-more-deets-inside-3905713 . live .
- Web site: Most Promising Female Newcomers of 2013 . live . 11 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161117131822/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vaani-kapoor-is-the-most-promising-female-newcomer-of-2013/articleshow/38995766.cms . 17 November 2016 . The Times of India . en.
- Web site: See what was trending in 2016 – India . 28 September 2019 . Google Trends.
- Web site: Actress Vaani Kapoor appointed brand ambassador for Lotus Makeup, high voltage digital campaign roles out! . 20 November 2022 . Business Standard.
- Web site: Vaani Kapoor becomes the first brand ambassador of clothing brand Mango India . 24 December 2022 . Bollywood Hungama.
- Web site: 2013-12-20 . Aaha Kalyanam- Yash Raj Films first Tamil film ! . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131223071639/http://www.sify.com/movies/aaha-kalyanam-yash-raj-films-first-tamil-film-news-tamil-nmujljgcabg.html . 23 December 2013 . 2014-01-12 . Sify.
- Web site: 10 October 2016 . It's surreal:Ranveer Singh on Befikre trailer launch at Eiffel Tower . 7 December 2017 . Indianexpress.com . 18 November 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161118105423/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-on-befikre-trailer-launch-at-eiffel-tower-3075812/ . live .
- News: 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui': Director Abhishek Kapoor introduces Maanvi aka Vaani Kapoor . 7 December 2020 . The Times of India . en . 26 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220226191523/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/chandigarh-kare-aashiqui-director-abhishek-kapoor-introduces-maanvi-aka-vaani-kapoor/articleshow/79367280.cms . live .
- Web site: 2019-03-26 . Shamshera: Ranbir Kapoor to do a double role, Vaani Kapoor to play a dancer . 26 March 2019 . Hindustan Times . 26 March 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190326134455/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/shamshera-ranbir-kapoor-to-do-a-double-role-vaani-kapoor-to-play-a-dancer/story-iofGfImJ6ZAyYVUlVxvwTJ.html . live .
- News: Akshay Kumar Begins Filming Khel Khel Mein In London: "Can't Help But Smile When The Camera Rolls". NDTV . 21 October 2023 . 6 January 2024.
- News: Vaani Kapoor to star opposite Ajay Devgn in 'Raid 2', film to release on November 15, 2024. Firstpost . 8 January 2024 . 8 January 2024.
- News: Vaani Kapoor to headline Badtameez Gill; Aparshakti Khurana, Paresh Rawal join the cast as film goes on floor. Bollywood Hungama. 3 May 2024 . 3 May 2024.
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- News: Zee Cine 2014 Winners . ZeeNews . 4 September 2014 . 2 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140302061408/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/zee-cine-awards-2014/zee-cine-awards-2014-winner-s-list_151176.html . live .
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- Web site: Screen Awards 2019 full winners list . India Today . 9 December 2019 . 16 February 2020 . 25 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191225175239/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/screen-awards-2019-full-winners-list-ranveer-alia-ayushmann-bag-big-trophies-1626610-2019-12-09 . live .
- Web site: Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards 2022 full list of winners: Ranveer Singh, Shefali Shah and Vaani Kapoor win big, 83 best film. Hindustan Times. 15 August 2022. 15 August 2022. 15 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220815130113/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/iffm-awards-2022-full-list-of-winners-ranveer-singh-and-shefali-shah-win-big-101660556816330-amp.html. live.
- Web site: Vaani Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan Win BIG at Iconic Gold Awards. Rediff. 14 March 2022.
- Web site: Pinkvilla Style Icons Edition 2 Winners list: Kiara Advani, Janhvi to Kartik Aaryan, a look at who won what!. 7 April 2023. PINKVILLA. 11 April 2023. 11 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230411065217/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-style-icons-awards-2023-bhumi-pednekar-is-the-stylish-pathbreaker-ananya-bags-most-glamorous-icon-1215865. live.
- Web site: Complete List of Winners of Bollywood Hungama Style Icon Awards . . 12 April 2023 . 14 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230414204216/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/style-icons/winners.php . live .