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Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Sonam Kapoor donates 12 inches of her hair for charity
Actress and fashionista Sonam Kapoor chopped off 12 inches from her long black tresses to donate to charity. Sonam took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself getting a haircut and flaunting her new look and credited her genetics for long thick hair. In the clip, she was heard saying: 'Hi everyone, so I decided to cut 12 inches of my hair. It doesn't seem that much on this video, but it's a foot of hair. My hair has become really long because of my genetics, i.e. Anil Kapoor.' She added: 'I have very long hair and thick hair. And I just felt it was time to kind of chop a lot of it off and give it away to charity. And my hair stylist, Pete, who has been doing my hair and has been taking care of my hair for the last couple of years, and I decided to cut a lot of it off. It's still really long hair, but I'm very happy and refreshed for the summer. Lots of love!' Sonam took to the caption section and wrote: 'Decided to cut off 12 inches off my hair and give it away! @peteburkill thanks @anilskapoor for the genes.' Up next, Sonam will be seen in the 'Battle of Bittora.' It is based on Anuja Chauhan's 2010 novel of the same name that shares the love story between two upcoming politicians who despite being in love are contesting elections against each other. The drama will be produced under the banner of Anil Kapoor Film, in collaboration with Communication Network. The actress recently spoke about her songs 'Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo' and 'Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai', which got over one billion views on YouTube. Sonam said: 'I still remember when the Prem Ratan Dhan Payo title track was released—what a time it was! The Dubsmash videos were everywhere. It totally broke the internet.' She said that she had the best time shooting for it. 'It honestly feels like it happened just yesterday. I'm so touched that people still love the song... it really means a lot!' said the actress. Speaking about 'Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai', which featured in the 2014 film 'Khoobsurat', the actress shared that it has always been one of his favourite songs. 'This has always been one of my favourite songs from my career—and it still makes it to my dance playlist!' Sonam said. She added: 'I remember letting my hair down and just having the best time shooting the music video. It brings me so much joy to see that the song continues to be a popular party anthem even today.'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonam Kapoor chops 12 inches of her long hair - watch video; donates them
Sonam Kapoor donated 12 inches of her long hair to charity, sharing a heartfelt video on Instagram. She credited her father, Anil Kapoor, for her hair genes and thanked her hairstylist Pete. Despite the cut, her hair remains long and she feels refreshed. She is also preparing for her upcoming film, 'Battle for Bittora'. Sonam Kapoor , known for her impeccable style, recently made a generous gesture by chopping off 12 inches of her long, beautiful hair to donate to charity. Sharing the transformation on Instagram , she went from having Rapunzel-like locks to a fresh, new look, inspiring fans with her kindness and bold change. A Moment Captured at the Salon In a relaxed salon moment, Sonam Kapoor smiled brightly, ready for a daring change. She announced, 'Hi everyone, so I decided to cut 12 inches of my hair," while proudly displaying the cut strands. 'It doesn't seem like much on video, but it's literally a foot of hair!" she added, highlighting the significance of her haircut. Giving Credit to Her Hair Genes The actress couldn't help but credit her father for her enviable hair. With a laugh, she said, 'My hair's become really long because of my genetics… i.e. Anil Kapoor ," giving a playful nod to the family's good genes. A Planned Change with a Meaningful Purpose Kapoor revealed she had been planning this haircut for some time and felt it was the perfect moment to part with some length and make a meaningful contribution. Her trusted hairstylist Pete expertly handled the cut. Despite losing 12 inches, her hair remains long and gorgeous. 'Very happy and refreshed," she smiled. She captioned her post, 'Decided to cut off 12 inches off my hair and give it away! @peteburkill thanks @anilskapoor for the genes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo " Upcoming Film Project On the work front, Sonam Kapoor is set to star in 'Battle for Bittora', a film adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's popular 2010 novel. The story follows two passionate young politicians who fall in love but find themselves opponents in an election. The project is a collaboration between Anil Kapoor's production company and Communication Network.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sonam Kapoor Donates 12 Inches Of Her Hair To Charity, Thanks Anil Kapoor For The Genes
Last Updated: Sonam Kapoor cut 12 inches of her hair for charity. She credited her genetics for her long hair and thanked her stylist Pete and her father Anil Kapoor on Instagram. Bollywood's fashionista Sonam Kapoor just did the coolest thing ever. The actress went snip snip on her super long, luscious hair as she donated 12 full inches of her tresses to charity. Sonam took to Instagram to show off the moment she went from Rapunzel to refreshed! In the video, Sonam is seen casually sitting in the salon, grinning like she's about to do something bold. 'Hi everyone, so I decided to cut 12 inches of my hair," she says, holding the chopped strands. 'It doesn't seem like much on video, but it's literally a foot of hair!" And of course, she had to throw in a shoutout to papa Anil Kapoor for the great hair genes. 'My hair's become really long because of my genetics… i.e. Anil Kapoor," she laughed. She went on to say she'd been wanting to do this for a while and that it was finally time to say goodbye to some of the length and do something meaningful with it. Her longtime hairstylist Pete took on the task. Even after losing a whole foot of hair, Sonam's locks still look super long and fabulous. 'Very happy and refreshed," she smiled. In her caption, she wrote, 'Decided to cut off 12 inches off my hair and give it away! @peteburkill thanks @anilskapoor for the genes." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam A Kapoor (@sonamkapoor) On the work front, Sonam Kapoor is gearing up for her next big screen moment with Battle for Bittora. The upcoming film is based on Anuja Chauhan's 2010 bestseller Battle for Bittora, which tells the story of two young, idealistic politicians who are madly in love but run against each other in an election. The film is being produced by Anil Kapoor's production house in collaboration with Communication Network. Sonam also got nostalgic recently about two of her songs that quite literally broke the internet — Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo and Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai. Talking about the PRDP title track, Sonam told IANS, 'I still remember when the Prem Ratan Dhan Payo title track was released—what a time it was! The Dubsmash videos were everywhere. It totally broke the internet." She added that filming that song was one of her all-time favourite memories, saying, 'It honestly feels like it happened just yesterday. I'm so touched that people still love the song… it really means a lot!" Then came the 2014 bop Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai from Khoobsurat, which is still ruling party playlists even a decade later. 'This has always been one of my favourite songs from my career—and it still makes it to my dance playlist!" Sonam said, adding that she let her hair down (literally) while shooting it. 'It brings me so much joy to see that the song continues to be a popular party anthem even today," she shared. First Published:
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sonam Kapoor donates 12 inches of her hair to charity, gives shoutout to dad Anil Kapoor for good genes
Actor Sonam Kapoor just made a heartwarming style statement. The actress recently chopped off 12 inches of her long locks — not for a makeover, but for a meaningful cause. Taking to Instagram, Sonam shared the transformation moment as she donated her hair to charity. (Also read: Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor make heads turn at Sonam Kapoor's 39th birthday bash. Watch) Sonam Kapoor recently cut her hair and donated to charity. (Instagram/sonamkapoor) Sonam took to Instagram on Monday and shared the video, with a caption, "Decided to cut off 12 inches off my hair and give it away! @peteburkill thanks @anilskapoor for the genes" In the video, a smiling Sonam can be seen sitting in a salon chair. She says, 'Hi everyone, so I decided to cut 12 inches of my hair," holding up the freshly cut strands. It doesn't seem like much on video, but it's literally a foot of hair!' True to her playful spirit, she credits her luscious hair to her genes, specifically, her dad, Anil Kapoor. 'My hair becomes really long because of my genetics… i.e. Anil Kapoor,' she said with a laugh. Sonam revealed that this gesture had been on her mind for a while, and she finally felt it was the right time to part with some length and do something that could make a difference. Her longtime hairstylist, Pete Burkill, handled the cut with care, giving Sonam a "fresh and happy" look for the summer. Sonam Kapoor's upcoming work On the professional front, Sonam is preparing to return to the big screen with Battle for Bittora, a film adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's 2010 novel. The story revolves around two idealistic young politicians in love, who end up contesting against each other in an election. The film is being produced under Anil Kapoor's production banner, in collaboration with Communication Network.
Gulf Today
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Sonam Kapoor spends ‘unexpected week off' with her ‘baby boy' Vayu
Actress and fashionista Sonam Kapoor shared a glimpse of how she spent her 'unexpected week off' with her son Vayu and no distractions. Sonam took to her Instagram, where she shared a handful of moments featuring the 'beautiful time' she spent with her 'baby boy.' The images and videos featured the actress and her son spending time on the swings, in pilates sessions, and at home. 'An unexpected week off with no agenda and what a beautiful time spent with my baby boy. No distractions and just life as it should be. @anandahuja we've made such a little peace of heaven for ourselves. Love you so much. #everydayphenomenal,' she wrote as the caption. It was in May 2018, when Sonam and Anand got married after years of dating. They welcomed their son, Vayu, in August 2022. On April 15, Sonam delivered a sleek look in a monotone attire which made her look absolutely boardroom-ready. Her look was styled by her sister, Rhea Kapoor. Sonam looked extremely elegant in a tailored black double-breasted jacket along with side buttons, and flap pockets on either side. The diva added a belt over the blazer, to enhance the appeal. She paired the blazer with a white shirt with cuffs visible from the blazer's sleeves. These cuffs were further styled with cufflinks. Keeping in tune with the Sakura aesthetics, Sonam's makeup included a sculpted base, along with defined eyebrows, neat eyeliner, pink-toned eyeshadow, pink blush, and lipstick. As for hair, Sonam styled them in a sleek center-parted bun. Sharing the pictures on her IG, the actress wrote, 'Namaste Japan! Looking forward to the show tomorrow @dior,' while her sister captioned, 'Sakura Season with @sonamkapoor in Kyoto with @dior.' Talking about Sonam's work commitments, post the actress' maternity leave, she made her acting comeback with the 2023 crime-thriller 'Blind.' Up next, Sonam will be seen in the 'Battle of Bittora.' It is based on Anuja Chauhan's 2010 novel of the same name that shares the love story between two upcoming politicians who despite being in love are contesting elections against each other. The drama will be produced under the banner of Anil Kapoor Film, in collaboration with Communication Network. Meanwhile, as Rhea Kapoor's film 'Crew' turned one in March, Sonam heaped praise on her sister and tagged her as brilliant. Rhea first shared a black and white video featuring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor and Kriti Sanon with the song 'Choli Ke Peeche' playing in the background. Sonam shared the video on her Instagram stories and wrote: 'My sister is brilliant.' 'Crew' is a heist comedy film directed by Rajesh A Krishnan. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and Digvijay Purohit under Balaji Motion Pictures and Anil Kapoor Films and Communication Network. In the film, three air hostesses become involved in a gold smuggling operation. The film is noted to be a parody of Vijay Mallya owned Kingfisher Airlines, which closed down due to bankruptcy and non-payment of dues and salaries to employees. Indo-Asian News Service
