Father Anil Kapoor addresses speculations that Sonam has slowed pace on films because she plans to go the family way
Rishabh Suri (HINDUSTAN TIMES; November 21, 2019)

This year marked 36 years since Anil Kapoor joined Bollywood, and the actor continues to rule the hearts and box office figures. Besides being a successful actor, Anil is a proud father to three industrious kids — Sonam and Harsh Varrdhan, who are both actors, and Rhea, who is a producer.

Sonam K Ahuja was the first in the family to follow daddy’s footsteps to join Bollywood, but unlike her contemporaries has done fewer films. Speculations are rife that she is slowing her professional pace as she plans to go the family way with husband Anand S Ahuja. Reacting to rumours, Anil says, “It’s not the question of… family is important, but Sonam has always been selective. For her, to balance her priorities are much easier. She always had a lot of time. After Neerja (2016), which was a blockbuster, she didn’t do a film for one year! She waits for the right film and role to come to her, and then does it. That has really helped her balance her professional and personal life. She hasn’t slowed down. Lot of films are being offered to her, but she has only said yes to filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh.”

Anil feels that his daughter has been fortunate to be able to be selective. “In the last 11 years of her career, she has hardly done any films. If you can be choosy, that’s great. She does what the heart says.” Anil says his children are unique in their own way. He says, “Harsh watches world cinema; he knows a lot. He is carving his journey. Sonam is a voracious reader, and that comes across in her films. Rhea doesn’t watch films. She doesn’t want any other film to influence her. That’s why she comes up with something straight from the heart.”

The Pagalpanti actor has shown his acting prowess in both Indian and international films. And, he is now set to enter the historical space with Karan Johar’s ambitious epic Takht with Ranveer Singh. “I’ve given three look tests. Karan is working hard, and is excited about the film. I will be working with a lot of people for the first time, including Vicky Kaushal. We look forward to spending time with Janhvi (Kapoor, his niece). Besides being Karan’s most ambitious project, the fact that we are doing a film together is also very important,” he adds.