Kanikka Kapur Reacts to Kiara Advani Comparisons After ‘Batwara 1947’ Poster Goes Viral: ‘I Am Used to It’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Kanikka Kapur is amused by the comparisons to Kiara Advani that flooded social media after the makers unveiled a poster of “Batwara 1947” that had her alongside Karan Deol. While many fans mistook Kanikka for Kiara, others questioned whether the poster was created using AI. The actress, however, is unfazed by the chatter and is simply happy to be part of the film.

Speaking exclusively to Variety India, Kapur says, “I am leaving it to the people to judge if they find me like Kiara (Advani). I have been reading mixed comments. Many people are convinced that I look like her in the poster, while some have said that I don’t. I have been compared to Kiara before as well. So, I am used to it now. Earlier, I would clarify whether it’s her or me, but now I laugh it off. I am used to it and I find her very pretty. So, I have no problem with the comparisons.”

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Kapur also reveals that she hasn’t spoken about the chatter with anyone from the film’s team. “I did not discuss it with anyone and no one spoke to me about it. I am just happy to be on the poster,” she adds.

About the audition process for the film, she admits that knowing the scale of the project made it more nerve-racking than her previous auditions. She recalls preparing extensively for the period drama, particularly working on her dialect. She explains, “Sometimes, you don’t know what you are auditioning for, so cracking it becomes easier. When I was selected for ‘Dono,’ I did not know I was auditioning for Rajshri Productions. For this film, I met Rajkumar Santoshi before my auditions. So, I knew about the project’s scale. I did feel the pressure, but I gave it my best. I had to work on my dialect. But since I belong to a Punjabi family that has witnessed the Partition. I have grown up with my grandparents who speak the dialect.”

Kapur further shares that the selection process involved several rounds of auditions, including one in front of Aamir Khan, before an emotionally charged final test on the film’s set. “There were multiple rounds of auditions. First with the casting director, then at Aamir Khan Productions’ office where even Aamir Khan saw my audition. While performing the scene, I could see him watching. I was scared, as it was a huge deal for me. Before being finalized, the last audition was on the sets. When the director said ‘cut,’ I could hear everyone clapping. Then I saw Preity Zinta standing up and clapping for me. I went and hugged her. She told me that I performed the scene really well,” she says.

Although most of her scenes were with Karan Deol, the cast bonded during script readings and off-set interactions. Kapur says, “Most of my scenes were with Karan Deol. I would interact with the other cast members off-set during readings. Preity Zinta is very goofy and fun to be with. She is very chill. I love her vibe.”