Khushi Kapoor
Kapoor in 2023
Born (2000-11-05) 5 November 2000
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma materNew York Film Academy
OccupationActress
Years active2023–present
Parents
RelativesKapoor family

Khushi Kapoor (born 5 November 2000) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. Born to actress Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, she is known for playing Betty Cooper in The Archies (2023).[1][2]

Early life and background

Kapoor was born on 5 November 2000.[3][4] Her father is the film producer Boney Kapoor, the son of the late filmmaker Surinder Kapoor, and her mother is the actress Sridevi. She is the niece of film actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor.[5] She has one elder sister, Janhvi[6] and two half siblings, actor Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor from her father's first marriage. Kapoor lost her mother at age 17, when she was found dead of an accidental drowning in Dubai.[7][8]

Kapoor did her schooling at Mumbai's École Mondiale World School.[9] She later did a year acting course at the New York Film Academy in New York City, in 2019.[10]

Career

Kapoor made her acting debut in 2020, with the short film Speak Up, playing Naina.[10] In 2023, she made her Hindi film debut with The Archies, portraying Betty Cooper.[11] It was released on Netflix on 7 December 2023.[12] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com stated, "Khushi Kapoor appears cute in her sunshine smiles and groomed-in glow but need to loosen up and give that extra something to the camera."[13] While Shilajit Mitra of The Hindu found Kapoor to be "most effective" with her sad, unvarnished performance.[14]

In addition to acting, Kapoor is a brand ambassador for brands and products such as Sol de Janeiro and Myntra.[15][16] In 2023, she featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan India.[17]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Speak Up Naina Short film [10]
2023 The Archies Elizabeth "Betty" Cooper [18]

References

  1. ↑ "Here's why Khushi Kapoor was the right choice for playing the character of Betty Cooper in Netflix's 'The Archies'". Firstpost. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  2. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (14 May 2022). "Bollywood's Next Generation Stars Debuting in Netflix's 'The Archies'". Variety. Archived from the original on 9 November 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Boney and Sridevi's daughter called Khushi". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  4. ↑ "Inside photos and videos from Khushi Kapoor's 23rd birthday celebrations". The Indian Express. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "In pics: The Boney-Anil-Sanjay Kapoor Family Tree". CNN. 7 February 2012. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "Janhvi Kapoor talks about gaining Arjun Kapoor and Anshula as siblings at later stage in life". Hindustan Times. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  7. ↑ Habib, Shanhaz (27 February 2018). "Sridevi obituary". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  8. ↑ "Boney Kapoor, daughters Jahnvi and Khushi immerse Sridevi's ashes in Rameswaram. See pic". Hindustan Times. 4 March 2018. Archived from the original on 1 November 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  9. ↑ "Suhana Khan to Khushi Kapoor: Star kids who went to Dhirubhai Ambani International School; Know about the fee structure and other facilities". Financialexpress. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  10. 1 2 3 "NYFA Alumni - Khushi Kapoor (Actor)". New York Film Academy. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  11. ↑ Keshri, Shweta (14 May 2022). "Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Agastya Nanda's The Archies first-look poster and teaser is out". India Today. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  12. ↑ "The Archies starring Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor to premiere on Netflix on December 7, 2023". Bollywood Hungama. 29 August 2023. Archived from the original on 29 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  13. ↑ Verma, Sukanya (7 December 2023). "The Archies Review: Return To Innocence". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  14. ↑ Mitra, Shilajit (7 December 2023). "The Archies movie review: Too basic, but the kids are all right". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  15. ↑ "Khushi Kapoor on board as brand ambassador for Brazilian body care brand Sol De Janeiro". Bollywood Hungama. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  16. ↑ "Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina collaborate on an exciting new project". Film Companion. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  17. ↑ "Khushi Kapoor sizzles in a Deep-neck corset for magazine cover, photo goes viral; see here". News18. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  18. ↑ "Zoya Akhtar announces 'The Archies' schedule wrap; Khushi Kapoor bids Ooty goodbye with happy pics featuring Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina and co-stars". The Times of India. 19 June 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
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