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An artiste needs to have a full life, says Sonam Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor, who began her acting career with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya (2007), has come a long way in Bollywood. Though some of her last movies have not performed well at the box-office, she is still one of the most sought-after actresses in the tinsel town of Bollywood.

Recently, the actress was asked how an artiste working in showbiz should plan their time, to which she replied, "I think if you are an artiste, you need to have a full life. I feel people related with creative fields should travel more often, they should spend time with friends and family. It is also important to read books, watch films and visit museums," said the actress at the launch of the new Pilot watch collection by the international watch brand IWC Schaffhausen.


The actress went on to add, "I feel an artiste should not restrict themselves only to films and attending film parties because then your world gets smaller, and you can't be the best version of yourself. For that, you have to do proper time management. I think I am passing through a good phase. It's because I prioritise my time.”

Talking about how she manages time, Sonam Kapoor said, "Time is the only commodity that goes away. It's a most precious commodity because there is limited time. So, for me, keeping time, being on time, using time effectively and not wasting time is important."

Talking about Sonam Kapoor’s upcoming project, the actress has not announced any film after her last release The Zoya Factor (2019). But speculations are rife that she will soon start work on her home production Battle of Bittora, a film based on the novel of popular author Anuja Chauhan by the same name. An official announcement is awaited though.

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Is SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' really a £126 million film? Priyanka Chopra’s reaction sparks new questions

Priyanka Chopra reacts as Kapil claims her pay cheque drove ‘Varanasi’ past £126 million

Is SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' really a £126 million film? Priyanka Chopra’s reaction sparks new questions

Highlights:

  • Priyanka Chopra faced questions about SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi budget on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4
  • Kapil Sharma asked if the film costs around £126 million (₹1,300 crore)
  • Priyanka nodded at the figure, but avoided giving a formal confirmation
  • Rajamouli’s film stars Mahesh Babu, with plans for a global theatrical release in 2027
  • Varanasi is reported as the most expensive Tollywood film to date

Priyanka Chopra spoke about SS Rajamouli’s new film Varanasi on the opening episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4. Kapil Sharma pressed her on rumours that the production budget has touched £126 million (₹1,300 crore). Priyanka did not confirm it outright. She nodded at Kapil’s line of thought, which was enough for the live audience. SS Rajamouli is working with Mahesh Babu on a large-scale action project. Priyanka plays the female lead.

Kapil pushed the cost question further, saying Priyanka’s involvement has raised the scale of Varanasi. He joked that her fee might be swallowing half the numbers. Priyanka replied: “Are you trying to imply that half of the budget has gone into my bank account?” Navjot Singh Sidhu joined in by asking what kind of story needs a spend this large. Priyanka avoided all story points. She reminded Kapil that Rajamouli never reveals plot details.

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