Akansha Ranjan Kapoor has had quite an intense few days. Just 10 days after marrying his director partner of four years Sharan Sharmarevealed that he remains his harshest critic. Although the couple makes it a point to keep their personal and professional lives separate, Sharma remains her go-to person for honest, unfiltered feedback. On the industry’s privilege debate, Akansha shared that she prefers to let her work speak for itself, a philosophy she has put into practice by taking on demanding roles like ‘Gram Chikitsalay’.
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor on Sharan’s reaction to ‘Gram Chikitsalay’
As reported in Mid-day, Kapoor revealed that Sharma is usually the first to see her work, saying, “She’s very critical. She comes from a place of tough love. After she saw Gram Chikitsalay, she hugged me and said I felt like I belonged in this world.”
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor on wanting to break preconceived notions
This comment meant a lot to Kapoor, who portrays a rural doctor in the slice-of-life series. In fact, one of her key reasons for signing Gram Chikitsalay was to break certain preconceived notions about her. “I wanted to be part of TVF’s [The Viral Fever] narrative and world building. A lot of people couldn’t see how I would fit into that world, so I wanted to show a different side of me.”
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor on Industry Privilege Talk
Many believe that Kapoor, with whom he is close friends Alia Bhattshe has had an easier time in the industry because of her well-connected social circle. But she doesn’t let this talk bother her. “People have their opinions. Time will tell. Until then, I want to do a good job.”
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and Sharan Sharma Wedding Details
Akansha and filmmaker Sharan Sharma tied the knot on July 11, 2026, in an intimate sunset ceremony. The couple registered their marriage at their Mumbai residence, marking the occasion on the exact fourth anniversary of their relationship.