In an industry shaped by cliques and family legacies, Vaani Kapoor spoke candidly about her journey as an outsider in Bollywood. The ‘War’ actor, who debuted in 2013 with ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’, said, “You have to be your biggest cheerleader when you don’t have uncles or a support system. I’m also bad at networking.”
She credited Yash Raj Films, the studio that launched her, for playing a key role in her career. “YRF believed in me and felt like family. Any actor signed with them feels protected and in the right hands,” she said.
Vaani Kapoor shared that she never faced the casting couch in Bollywood, crediting the safe and professional environment at Yash Raj Films. She also praised casting director Shanoo Sharma for reassuring her family when she moved to a new city to pursue acting.
Vaani now stars in ‘Mandala Murders’, a crime thriller series premiering on Netflix on July 25. She plays Rea Thomas, a sharp investigative officer uncovering ritualistic killings tied to a secret society. Directed by Gopi Puthran and Manan Rawat, the show also features Surveen Chawla, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Jameel Khan.
