Vaani Kapoor’s mantra to deal with failure is to ensure emotional detachment: “Take the good from it, value it, and then…” | Filmymeet

Vaani Kapoor, known for her versatile roles in films like ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’, ‘Befikre‘, ‘War’, ‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’, and ‘Shamshera’, has had her fair share of successes and setbacks in Bollywood. As an actor who has experienced the highs and lows of the industry, Vaani is candid about her journey and how she is learning to navigate the challenges that come her way.
In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Vaani opened up about dealing with failures, understanding her own growth, and embracing the process of aging with grace.Vaani Kapoor admitted that dealing with failure is a continuous learning process. The actress is trying to detach herself emotionally from setbacks, recognizing that they are an inevitable part of life. “Take the good from it, value it, and then just try and strive,” Vaani shared. Despite her efforts to stay objective, she acknowledges that she often places undue pressure on herself, a trait she recognizes as self-inflicted.
The actress also reflected on the collaborative nature of filmmaking, noting that the outcome of a film is the result of many factors beyond her control. “A film is an effort of so many people coming together. You have the captain of the ship who takes the last call. A film is also made on the edit table. There is a background score. There are other people and characters. So it’s not just all on your shoulders,” she explained. Despite this, Vaani admitted that she often tends to take the burden of a film’s performance upon herself, but she is learning to take failures in stride.Further, while talking about her career trajectory, Vaani highlighted the distinctiveness of each role she has portrayed. Among her various performances, she holds a special place for her character Shyra in ‘Befikre’. Despite the film not receiving the love she had hoped for, Vaani remains attached to the role. “All my roles have been very distinctive throughout my career. I know this movie didn’t get the love that I wish it had, but I was very attached to Shyra’s character from ‘Befikre’,” Vaani remarked. She fondly remembers the film, which was crafted with a lot of love and genuine intentions, and hopes that it will eventually find its place in the audience’s hearts.
During the very conversation, she took a moment to reflect on personal and professional growth. She views her life as an ongoing journey of learning and self-improvement. “The journey of learning is still on. I don’t know what is the biggest one. I want to constantly strive not just in my professional life only, but as an individual. You want to become better evolved from who you were,” Vaani expressed.
She takes pride in the person she has become, shaped by the experiences of her past. “I’m here today because of all the things that have happened in the past. It has made me who I am and I take pride in that. I strive to be a better human being,” she concluded.