Zahan Kapoor reveals how being a Kapoor is a ‘double-edged sword’; says, “There is pressure and expectation, yet there is also forgiveness and accessibility” : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama

While Ranbir Kapoor has taken the ‘Kapoor’ surname to greater heights, another scion from the Kapoor family has entered the film industry. Zahan Kapoor, grandson of legendary actor Shashi Kapoor and son of actor Kunal Kapoor, entered the industry in 2022 and is recently receiving much love for his performance in Black Warrant – his web series debut that is currently streaming on Netflix. As he opened up about his love for industry, he also noted how the Kapoor surname comes with certain responsibility, but also, with some privileges.

Zahan Kapoor reveals how being a Kapoor is a ‘double-edged sword’; says, “There is pressure and expectation, yet there is also forgiveness and accessibility”

During the India Today Conclave, Zahan Kapoor opened up about the pros and cons of having this surname in the film industry and said, “Being the new Kapoor on the block is a common source of intrigue for many people. It’s interesting, both an advantage and a disadvantage. It is a do dhaari talvaar (double-edged sword).”

Speaking of the importance of having this surname and how he deals with the responsibility that comes with it, Kapoor shared, “There is pressure and expectation, yet there is also forgiveness and accessibility in certain ways. Thankfully, I’m happy to say that my parents ensured I wasn’t carrying that weight on my shoulders and taught me to be diligent with my own work. Things are in my hands and in how I show up.”

“It was difficult for me to navigate these expectations. It was difficult to figure out what I should do. All I knew was that I wanted to be a part of this magical world of telling stories, to serve it in the best way I can. And I like learning; I really do. I’m very nerdy like that. So I’m reading, learning, talking to people, watching rehearsals and films. I am fascinated and trying to reflect on life around us, so society questions that,” he added.

Furthermore, Zahan also shared his experience of being a part of theatre experiences and insisted that he is quite fond of the medium.

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