Mumbai: Actress Kashika Kapoor’s steadily rising journey is being backed by one of the strongest endorsements an actor can receive—the admiration of the directors who have worked with her most closely. Quiet yet powerful, this growing vote of confidence from filmmakers is positioning Kashika as a true “director’s actor,” known for her focus, emotional sensitivity and unwavering dedication to the craft.
The director of AGMP’s Ayushmati Geeta Matric Pass recently praised Kashika for her discipline and emotional honesty, noting that she brings “clean, sincere emotions” to every performance. Such appreciation reflects the industry’s growing belief that Kashika is not chasing instant stardom, but is instead building her career on depth, consistency and trust.
Even stronger praise has emerged from the sets of Geeta Arts’ Jumpanna, where the director offered what many consider the ultimate compliment for an actor.
“Kashika is a born star. What an actress she is. Every day on set, she surprises us with a new layer and a new maturity. She is a completely natural performer—her eyes speak before her dialogues, and that is a gift very few actors have. The entire crew admires her. The moment she steps into a frame, she elevates it. And what amazed us the most—she speaks Telugu as if it were her mother tongue. I have never seen someone from Bollywood deliver such refined Telugu in their very first attempt.”
Other directors who have completed projects with Kashika echo similar sentiments, highlighting her work ethic and professionalism.
“Her dedication is exceptional. She doesn’t ask for pack-up; instead, she asks us to take more shots, even hours after schedule wrap. She is extremely cooperative, with absolutely no star attitude. Truly, she is beauty with brains, backed by passion and rare professionalism.”
Adding to this chorus of praise is Pawan Ketharaju, the acclaimed co-director of Pushpa: The Rise (Part 1), who directed Kashika in Love Your Father 2025. He recalled an incident that left the entire crew impressed.
“She prepared for a demanding dance sequence in just one hour. Everything was decided at the last minute, yet she performed as if she had been rehearsing for years,” he said.
“Kashika approaches intense drama and classical dance with the same seriousness. Her professionalism is far beyond her age.”
Despite the growing acclaim, Kashika remains grounded and reflective. Responding to the praise, she said,
“Hearing such words from directors I deeply respect is both emotional and humbling for me. I am still learning and growing, and I want to remain a student of this art. If my work reaches people’s hearts, it is because of the incredible teams who stand by me and believe in me. All I can promise is to give my whole heart to every role.”
As appreciation continues to pour in from filmmakers across industries, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: Kashika Kapoor is not chasing stardom—she is earning respect. And it is this respect, built frame by frame, that is steadily making her one of the most trusted and admired actors among directors today.
