Los Angeles/Mumbai, July 19, 2025 — Rising Bollywood actress Khushi Kapoor, daughter of the late iconic actress Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, has sparked a conversation about beauty standards in the entertainment industry by openly discussing her cosmetic procedures. In a candid interview with The Times of India, the 24-year-old star addressed speculation about her appearance, emphasizing the importance of honesty to avoid setting unrealistic expectations for fans.
“Yes, I have changed my looks,” Kapoor admitted, clarifying rumors that exaggerated the extent of her enhancements. “Everyone thinks I have done some 10–20 things on myself. It is obviously not the case. I don’t think going under the knife for your looks is such a big deal.” The actress revealed she has undergone procedures including a nose job, lip fillers, and eyebrow nanoblading, but stressed that she hasn’t drastically altered her appearance. “I care about my looks, but I haven’t changed every single thing about my face,” she said.
Kapoor, who debuted in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies (2023) and recently starred in Nadaaniyan alongside Ibrahim Ali Khan, spoke about the pressures of the glamour industry, where appearance plays a significant role. “If we don’t do something about our looks, then it is a problem, and people will judge you for your looks. And if we do something for ourselves, feeding our insecurities, then people have a problem too,” she remarked, highlighting the double standards faced by public figures. “So, you are not going to win either way. I am going to live my life the way I want to.”
Her openness marks a departure from Bollywood’s often secretive stance on cosmetic enhancements. Kapoor emphasized the responsibility celebrities have toward their impressionable young audience. “There are a lot of impressionable youngsters who follow us on the internet,” she said. “I don’t want to set unrealistic standards of beauty, and so I became open about the procedures I had done to look like this.”
Kapoor’s candidness has drawn praise for challenging the stigma surrounding cosmetic procedures. In a separate interview with Curly Tales, she addressed the term “plastic” often used pejoratively, stating, “People think the term ‘plastic’ is the biggest insult you can give someone, but I don’t think it’s bad if someone gets work done.” She argued that the real issue lies in celebrities claiming to be “completely natural” while undergoing enhancements, which misleads fans and perpetuates unattainable beauty ideals.
The actress also shared a lighthearted anecdote about her recent eyebrow nanoblading, describing how she sent friends a humorous photo of herself wearing a protective forehead shield in the shower to keep her eyebrows dry. “It looks really funny,” she laughed, normalizing such procedures as part of modern beauty routines.
Kapoor’s comments come at a time when discussions about cosmetic treatments are under scrutiny in India, particularly following the death of actress Shefali Jariwala, reportedly linked to anti-aging therapies. Kapoor’s transparency has been lauded as a step toward fostering self-acceptance and body autonomy in an industry often criticized for its unrealistic standards.
On the professional front, Kapoor is set to star in Loveyapa, a Hindi remake of the Tamil film Love Today, alongside Junaid Khan, slated for release on February 7, 2025. Her recent role in Nadaaniyan and rumored projects with Dharma Productions signal her growing presence in Bollywood. Off-screen, speculation about her rumored romance with The Archies co-star Vedang Raina continues to generate buzz.
Kapoor’s forthright approach to discussing cosmetic procedures has resonated with fans and industry observers alike, positioning her as a refreshing voice in Bollywood’s evolving landscape. As she continues to carve her path, her advocacy for honesty and self-confidence is likely to inspire a new generation of actors and fans to embrace authenticity in the face of societal pressures.
