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{{Short description|Indian actress and model (b. 2002)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Kashika Kapoor
| image = Kashika Kapoor (cropped).jpg
| caption = Kapoor in 2024
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| education = [[Jamnabai Narsee School]]
| alma_mater = [[New York Film Academy]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model}}
| yearsactive = 2021–present
| father = Deepak Teckchandani
| mother = Divya Ritu Kapoor
| website =
}}
'''Kashika Kapoor''' is an Indian actress, known for her work in [[Bollywood]] and [[Telugu cinema]] as well as music videos. She made her Bollywood debut in the socially driven drama ''[[Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass]]'' (2024) and her Telugu debut in ''[[LYF: Love Your Father]]'' (2025).

== Early life and education ==
Kapoor attended [[Jamnabai Narsee School]] in Mumbai and later earned a [[Bachelor of Business Administration]] (BBA) degree via distance education from [[NMIMS]] Deemed-to-be-University. She trained in acting for six months at Jeff Goldberg Studio in Mumbai and completed a three-year professional acting course at the [[New York Film Academy]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chakravorty |first=Reshmi |date=2025-04-09 |title=Kashika Kapoor: I believe in being raw and real |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2025/Apr/09/kashika-kapoor-i-believe-in-being-raw-and-real |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cover Story: "I'm Rising With Resilience, Shining With Intention," Says Kashika Kapoor {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/interviews/cover-story-im-rising-with-resilience-shining-with-intention-says-kashika-kapoor-73300.html |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=www.filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Film and television ==
Kapoor made her acting debut in the television mini-series ''The Vibe Hunters'' (2022), playing Tanya across three episodes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Developer |first=Web |title=`The Vibe Hunters`s Kashika Kapoor all set to make her Bollywood debut with Pradip Khairwar`s rom-com |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/kashika-kapoor-all-set-to-make-her-bollywood-debut-with-pradip-khairwars-film-23259830 |access-date=2025-08-16 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kashika Kapoor will be seen in The Vibe Hunter |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/kashika-kapoor-will-be-seen-in-the-vibe-hunter-446758/ |access-date=2025-08-16 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref>

Her Bollywood debut came with ''[[Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass]]'' (2024), where she portrayed Geeta, a young woman challenging societal expectations around education for girls in rural India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass Movie Review: This social drama makes a strong point despite the flaws |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/aayushmati-geeta-matric-pass/amp_movie_review/114271508.cms |access-date=2025-08-16 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

The film, directed by Prradip Khairwar, received praise for its focus on [[gender equality]] and [[social justice]]. To prepare for the role, Kapoor spent time with rural girls to authentically depict Geeta's experiences.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 October 2024 |title=Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass movie review: Prradip Khairwar-Kashika Kapoor's film beautifully talks about girl education, gender equality, social justice & more |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aushmati-geeta-matric-pass-movie-review-prradip-khairwar-kashika-kapoors-film-beautifully-talks-about-girl-education-gender-equality-social-justice-more-13826025.html |website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ganguly |first=Dharitri |date=24 September 2024 |title=Actor Kashika Kapoor on her character Geeta on her film 'Ayushmati Geeta Matric Pass' |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2024/Sep/24/actor-kashika-kapoor-on-her-character-geeta-on-her-film-ayushmati-geeta-matric-pass |website=Indulgexpress}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=4 October 2024 |title=Kashika Kapoor set to mark her debut in Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kashika-kapoor-set-to-mark-her-debut-in-aayushmati-geeta-matric-pass/articleshow/113943116.cms |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>

In 2025, Kapoor debuted in Telugu cinema with ''[[LYF: Love Your Father]]'', directed by Pavan Ketharaju, playing the role of Sweety. The film explores the emotional bond between a father and daughter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-16 |title=Kashika Kapoor, Tollywood debut, 'Love You Father' - Pune Times Mirror |url=https://punemirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/kashika-kapoor-makes-her-tollywood-debut-with-love-you-father/ |access-date=2025-08-16 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Varma |first=Lipika |date=2024-10-06 |title=Kashika Kapoor talks about her Telugu debut LYF and Hindi debut AGMP |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kashika-kapoor-talks-about-her-telugu-debut-lyf-and-hindi-debut-agmp-1828443 |access-date=2025-08-16 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref>

Kapoor has also appeared in television shows like ''[[Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (TV series)|Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya]]'' and ''[[Adaalat (TV series)|Adaalat]]'', and has expressed interest in participating in reality television to connect with audiences.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2022-12-10 |title=Kashika Kapoor to make Bollywood debut |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2022/Dec/10/kashika-kapoor-to-make-bollywood-debut-37566.html |access-date=2025-08-16 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" |Year
! scope="col" |Title
! scope="col" |Role
! scope="col" |Language
! scope="col" class="unsortable" |Ref.
|-

| 2024
! scope="row" | ''[[Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass]]''
| Geeta
| [[Hindi]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass Movie Review: This social drama makes a strong point despite the flaws |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/aayushmati-geeta-matric-pass/movie-review/114271508.cms |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2025
! scope="row" | ''[[LYF: Love Your Father]]''
| Sweety
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-04 |title=LYF - Love Your Father Review |url=https://www.cinejosh.com/review/lyf-love-your-father-review/1798 |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=Cine Josh |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/lyf-love-your-father/movieshow/119981355.cms |title=LYF: Love Your Father Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes |access-date=2025-08-18 |via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2024-11-09 |title=First look unveiled of LYF (Love Your Father) |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Nov/09/first-look-unveiled-of-lyf-love-your-father |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-

|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://m.imdb.com/name/nm12245446/ Kashika Kapoor | Actress] - [[IMDb]]
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/kashika-kapoor/ Kashika Kapoor, Filmography, Movies, Kashika Kapoor News, Videos, Songs, Images, Box Office, Trailers, Interviews - Bollywood Hungama]
* [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/kashika-kapoor Kashika Kapoor: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | Times of India]

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:2006 births]]
[[Category:Indian film actresses]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses from Mumbai]]

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ErnestBuntine9 at 20:22, 16 April 2026