Akansha Ranjan Kapoor made headlines this Women’s Day when she took to social media to share her egg-freezing journey, revealing that the fear of running out of time drove her to make this decision. He doesn’t hold back, opening up about the highs and lows of the process, from self-administered injections and breakouts to mood swings, medication, and finally the surgery itself. Through it all, he marveled at what the female body can endure, calling it ‘amazing’. The conversation then spilled over into her professional life, as Akansha admitted that Bollywood’s age culture was weighing on her. “I always feel like I’m lost in time,” he says, even as he gears up for the release of ‘Gram Chikitsalay 2’.
Akansha: Ranjan: Kapoor on age pressure in Bollywood
Reflecting on how fast time has flown by since she first entered the industry, Akansha is candid about the pressures that come of age in Bollywood. “At 18 when you start, you feel like you have a whole life ahead of you. Five or six years later, you feel like zindagi khatam go gayi hai. You’re like, yeh kya ho raha hai! Young people come in and there are these ADs calling you ‘ma’am’. A few years ago, I was the youngest person ever. These changes are very fast. You have to understand that everyone has a different journey. If you didn’t become a superstar by the age of 18, it doesn’t mean you won’t be successful. People have this perception that you should start at 18 because eventually you’ll get married at 28,” she said.
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor says she can bloom at the age of 45
While the pressure initially got to her, Akansha says she had a realization that changed her outlook on things. “Yes, I didn’t start my career at 18. Naturally, I don’t have to finish it at 28. I can start at 35 and bloom at the age of 45. That’s something I have to convince myself and that involves a lot of wrestling. You need your feet on the ground,” said the actor. This change in perspective also helped him gain clarity on what was truly important to him. He now believes that ambition doesn’t have to come at a personal cost, and that a fulfilling life outside of work is just as important as his career. “I told myself that I can’t control my life. Zindagi toh jeeni hai. I want to live a lifetime. I can’t be this person who says that the main acting is karungi aur phir mar jaaungi,” he shared.
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor says women should be allowed to have a life beyond acting
Akansha added, “Not wanting to get married or have children is also not the right approach. I feel you can have a grounded and well-rounded life with people around you and still keep trying to conquer the world. I think it’s time women are allowed to have a life outside of being an artist.
