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Dimple Kapadia: “The kind of heights I’ve seen—people would’ve killed for it”

Over 88 films and two OTT series later, you would think that Dimple Kapadia practically floats through a shoot day on autopilot, but that’s not the case. “I’m very self-critical. That constant tightness in my stomach when I’m on set? It’s inherent and probably what makes me tick. The day I lose it, I lose something important,” she says.

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Dimple Kapadia: “The kind of heights I’ve seen—people would’ve killed for it”

“I enjoy shuffling things around the house because my home is my love—it’s where I read, listen to music and paint. All these antiques you see around the house? I spend 80 per cent of my time on the phone, looking at stuff to fill my home with and trying to procure it,” says Dimple Kapadia about being a homebody.

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Dimple Kapadia: “The kind of heights I’ve seen—people would’ve killed for it”

Dimple Kapadia suffers from sartorial indecisiveness, but she managed to find a workaround to it. “I began layering in the ’70s and ’80s to camouflage my body because I didn’t think I had a good figure. Layering is my thing—even in my house, there are flowers in front of a statue, which is in front of a painting. Maybe it’s because I have a layered personality,” she says about finding comfort in dressing.

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Dimple Kapadia: “The kind of heights I’ve seen—people would’ve killed for it”

“My wardrobe for my films was always done by my sister, Simple. She was my costume designer until she passed away, and even back then, for every scene, she would have three options ready for me. I used to say, ‘Mera bharosa nahin hain, mai yeh pehnoogi, ya woh pehnoogi.’ Even Abu and Sandeep make fun of me for it,” says Dimple Kapadia.

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Dimple Kapadia: “The kind of heights I’ve seen—people would’ve killed for it”

It’s been a beautiful life, by Dimple Kapadia’s own admission. “God gave me more than my share very early on in life. The kind of heights I’ve seen—people would’ve killed for it,” the star acknowledges. “Everything has been larger than life—my debut with Raj Kapoor, my marriage to Rajesh Khanna, my foray into Hollywood with Christopher Nolan. If He had not taken care of me, I would’ve been one arrogant bitch.”

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Dimple Kapadia: “The kind of heights I’ve seen—people would’ve killed for it”

You may have watched Dimple Kapadia on the big screen for over five decades, but don’t make the mistake of assuming that you know her. As we attempt to peel the back layers with insights from her near and dear ones like designer Sandeep Khosla, actor Amrita Singh, director Homi Adajania and her nephew Karan Kapadia, we discover that the textbook Gemini is equal parts forthcoming and mysterious.

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Triptii Dimri: “I know within the first 15 minutes of reading a script if I want to do something”

It may have been her cameo in ‘Animal’ that lavished the tag of #nationalcrush on her, but there has always been something about Triptii Dimri. From the lovesick Laila to the playful Bulbbul and the tortured Qala, the talented actor has stepped into the shoes of each of her characters like they were custom-made for her. But what is Dimri like off camera? Find out in Vogue India’s March-April 2024 cover story. At the link in bio, read the cover story.

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Triptii Dimri: “I know within the first 15 minutes of reading a script if I want to do something”

The way Triptii Dimri sees it, if you’re not excited about being on a set, then there’s no point. “It’s the experiences that will stay with us, right? Looks, fame, money will go...no, wait, hopefully, money will stay,” she says, laughing out loud, louder than the hair.

“I know my reasons for doing ‘Animal’. Sandeep sir [director Sandeep Reddy Vanga] was clear that it was going to be a small role, but I found the character interesting. If we start making decisions based on what audiences are going to say, then as actors, we won’t ever be able to do what we want to do,” states Triptii Dimri, more vulnerable than defensive. Androgenetic Alopecia, Hair Spa, Scalp Health, Old Video, Hair Quality, Damaged Hair, Hair Health, Fall Hair

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Triptii Dimri: “I know within the first 15 minutes of reading a script if I want to do something”

“I know my reasons for doing ‘Animal’. Sandeep sir [director Sandeep Reddy Vanga] was clear that it was going to be a small role, but I found the character interesting. If we start making decisions based on what audiences are going to say, then as actors, we won’t ever be able to do what we want to do,” states Triptii Dimri, more vulnerable than defensive.

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Triptii Dimri: “I know within the first 15 minutes of reading a script if I want to do something”

“I want to choose roles that push me out of my comfort zone. There’s a lot of advice on offer and I listen to it all, but it comes down to instinct. I might make mistakes along the way, but I’m allowed to,” says Triptii Dimri about carving her own path.

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Triptii Dimri: “I know within the first 15 minutes of reading a script if I want to do something”

“Many people told me not to do an OTT film [Bulbbul] after Laila Majnu because no one knew back then how streaming platforms would fare. But my gut feeling is very strong. I know within the first 15 minutes of reading a script if I want to do something,” she says about trusting her instinct. At the link in bio, read the full cover story.

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Triptii Dimri: “I know within the first 15 minutes of reading a script if I want to do something”

Triptii Dimri believes being nervous on the first day of a shoot is a good sign. But, her class topper move is that she signed up for an acting workshop after she had already filmed part of Laila Majnu. “I was new to that world and didn’t know a lot of the terms they were using on set. I struggled during the first schedule,” she shares.

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25 years into her career, Priyanka Chopra Jonas still believes in the power of routines

“Cuts and bruises are part of the gig, so I love these kinds of age-old solutions along with medical ones. I’ve gotten so many over the years, especially from my mum and grandmum,” explains Priyanka Chopra Jonas, about discovering new DIY nuskhas to overcome exhaustion on set.

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25 years into her career, Priyanka Chopra Jonas still believes in the power of routines

“The purpose behind my decision to produce female-led films is to amplify women’s voices and stories in an industry that is still very male-dominated,” says Priyanka Chopra Jonas about paving the way for those around her.

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25 years into her career, Priyanka Chopra Jonas still believes in the power of routines

“Representation matters, for the audience as well as the talent. When I started out in Hollywood it was quite solitary, but not so much anymore. It’s really exciting. I will always hope and try to push, in my small way, for Indian talent to take over the world of entertainment,” says Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Read the full cover story at the link in bio.