Kanikka Kapur’s Bollywood debut has already created plenty of buzz, but one question keeps following the actress — does she look like Kiara Advani? With Batwara 1947 releasing on August 14, Kanikka has finally opened up about the repeated comparisons.
The actress is making her big-screen debut in Rajkumar Santoshi’s Partition drama Batwara 1947 alongside Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi and Karan Deol. She plays Nishat, a woman who stands firm on what she believes is right.
Kanikka Kapur Is Done Answering The Kiara Advani Question
The comparisons started after Kanikka’s look from Batwara 1947 caught attention, with several viewers mistaking her for Kiara Advani. The discussion became so frequent that it eventually became a recurring question for the debutante.
Kanikka admitted that she is now tired of answering whether she resembles Kiara. At the same time, she made it clear that she does not take the comparisons negatively and considers them healthy.
She even joked that instead of repeatedly asking her about the resemblance, people should ask Kiara herself. The actress added that if the two ever meet, she would probably greet Kiara as a “sister.”
Batwara 1947 Became A High-Pressure Debut For Kanikka
For Kanikka, the attention is not only about the Kiara comparison. Landing Batwara 1947 itself was a major milestone. She revealed that Santoshi noticed her after watching Dono and called her for an audition.
The actress went through three audition rounds before securing the part. By the final screen test, she understood how big the opportunity was and felt the pressure to deliver her best performance.
Her first poster also became a memorable moment, as seeing herself officially featured in the film made the Bollywood debut feel real.
Fans reaction: The Kiara comparison has certainly added an unexpected talking point around Kanikka’s debut, even though the actress is keen to establish her own identity.
With Batwara 1947 arriving in theatres on August 14, Kanikka Kapur now has a much bigger challenge ahead — letting her performance as Nishat speak louder than the comparisons.