Celebrating her 39th birthday on June 9, Sonam Kapoor , the esteemed actress and fashion trendsetter, takes a moment to contemplate her trajectory within the entertainment realm. Renowned for her distinctive style and influence in the fashion domain, Sonam has persistently strived to dispel the notion that she is much more than just a fashionista. Through candid conversations across time, she has shared her battles, aspirations, and eventual embrace of her multifaceted persona, embodying both a fashion luminary and a dedicated performer.
In a 2016 interview with The Quint, Sonam Kapoor opened up about her frustration with being stereotyped as merely a fashion diva. "I’ve been writing short stories, I have concepts for three scripts, and I hope to direct a film myself. I was fed up of being branded as a fashion diva who can’t act.
Such prejudices did affect my self-pride," she confessed. Sonam's desire to direct films and her involvement in writing scripts indicate her passion for storytelling and her aspiration to be recognized for her talents beyond the runway. She further expressed the emotional toll these stereotypes took on her, revealing a period of depression.
"During the last two years, I went through a troubled phase. I wanted to disown myself. But there’s light at the end of the depression.
I’ve smartened up. I’m a homebody, I’m thoughtful, and I can be uber glamorous. As the Whitney Houston song goes, I’m every woman," she shared.
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