Akansha Ranjan Kapoor spoke about her egg freezing journey and the age culture in Bollywood, saying: “I always feel like I am losing time.” However, she has found peace in her journey, saying, “I can start at 35 and thrive at 45.” She is currently waiting for the release of ‘Gram Chikitsalay 2’.
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor made headlines this Women’s Day when she took to social media to share her egg freezing journey, revealing that the fear of running out of time prompted her to take this decision.
She didn’t hold back, talking about the highs and lows of the process, from self-injections and bouts of bloating to mood swings, medications, and ultimately the surgery itself. Through it all, she found herself in awe of what the female body could endure, describing it as nothing less than “extraordinary.” The conversation has now extended to her career as well, where Akansha admits that Bollywood’s age culture has a major impact on her.
“I always feel like I’m losing track of time,” she admits, even as she prepares for the release of “Gram Chikitsalay 2.”
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor talks about the pressures of age in Bollywood
Reflecting on how quickly time has passed since she first entered the industry, Akansha got candid about the pressures that come with aging in Bollywood. “At 18 when you start, you feel like you have a whole life ahead of you. Five or six years later, you feel like zindagi khatam go gayi hai.”
You’re like, yeah kya ho raha hai! Young people come and you will find these ads calling you ‘ma’am’. A few years ago, I was the youngest person on set.
These changes happen very quickly. You have to understand that everyone will have a different journey. If you haven’t become a star by the age of 18, it doesn’t mean you’ll never succeed. “People have this perception that you need to start at 18 because you’ll eventually get married at 28,” she said.
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor says she can thrive at 45 years old
While the pressure got to her initially, Akansha says she had a realization that changed the way she looked at things. “Yes, I didn’t start my career at 18. Of course, I won’t have to end it at 28. I can start at 35 and thrive at 45. This is something I had to convince myself of which involves a lot of wrestling. You have to put your feet on the ground,” says the actor. This shift in perspective has also helped her gain clarity on what really matters to her.
She now believes that ambition doesn’t always have to come at a personal cost, and that a fulfilling life outside of work is just as important as her career. “I told myself that I can’t stop my life. Zindagi toh jeeni hai. I want to live a full life. I can’t be that person who says main act karungi aur phir mar jaaungi,” she shares.
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor says women should be allowed to have a life beyond acting
Akansha also adds, “Not wanting to get married or have children is not the right approach either. I feel you can have a well-established, well-rounded life with people around you and still try to conquer the world. I think it’s time women are allowed to have a life separate from being actresses. I shouldn’t have to justify it. I shouldn’t leave everything behind to become a pioneer.”
