EXCLUSIVE: Khushi Kapoor ADMITS to feeling ‘pressurised’ in carrying forward mother Sridevi’s legacy; promises, “I can just do my…”

Khushi Kapoor was born to actress Sridevi and film producer Boney Kapoor. She lost her mother at age 17 when Sridevi was found dead of an accidental drowning in Dubai. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, Khushi Kapoor opens up about carrying forward her mother, Sridevi’s legacy and her advice.

Khushi Kapoor on carrying Sridevi’s legacy

Speaking about getting any advice from Mother Sridevi, Khushi Kapoor said, “I don’t know if there was anything specific she said—none that I can remember right now. Yeah, because I think when you have such a legacy to carry, you also feel the pressure. I mean, I guess people have certain expectations, and it’s only natural for them to try and draw comparisons. But obviously, I’m new, and I haven’t had extensive experience like a lot of people in my family. So, I can just do my best and hope to find my own footing.”

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About Sridevi

Sridevi Kapoor was known mononymously as Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. Cited as the “first female superstar” of Indian cinema, she was the recipient of various accolades, including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards (a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, two Filmfare Awards and two Filmfare Awards South), two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a Kerala State Film Award, and a Nandi Award.

Sridevi’s career spanned over 50 years in a wide range of genres. She was known for her reticent and introverted off-screen personality, but her headstrong and outspoken on-screen persona, often playing strong-willed women. In 2013, Sridevi was honoured with the Padma Shri, the country’s fourth highest civilian honour. Sridevi was married to Boney Kapoor. The couple have two daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, both being actors.

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Interview written & transcribed by Akankshya Mukherjee.

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