Khushi Kapoor Breaks Silence on Cosmetic Procedures: “If We Don’t Fix Our Looks, We Get Trolled 10x More

Khushi Kapoor opens up about cosmetic procedures, saying women face 10x more judgment if they don’t enhance their looks. Netizens react to her bold statement

It is widely believed that appearance matters quite a lot in the glamour industry. How one looks is apparently important, not just to the individuals but also to the audience who come to theatres. But is this a fact? Some may think so. Well, in this day and age, the mindset of people regarding botox and other skin enhancing treatments has definitely seen a shift. But very few are open to publicly acknowledging that they have gone under the knife. In this era, Sridevi’s daughter and Janhvi Kapoor’s sister Khushi Kapoor is a breath of fresh air, staying true to herself and her fans.

In a recent chat with ETimes, talking about her rumoured cosmetic procedures, Khushi Kapoor shared, “Yes, I have changed my looks. But everyone thinks I have done some 10-20 things on myself. It is obviously not the case. I don’t think going under the knife for your looks is such a big deal. For me, it is not okay to be dishonest with people around me about my looks. There are a lot of impressionable youngsters who follow us on the internet. Plus, if we don’t do something about our looks, then it is a problem and people will judge you for your looks, and if we do something for ourselves, feeding your insecurities, then also people have a problem.”

She went on to explain, “People will say that why did she change herself and did not stick to her original looks? So, you are not going to win either way. I am going to live my life the way I want to. Also, I was not born like this and all actor’s groom themselves, and of course vanity is a large part of our life! I care about my looks, but haven’t changed every single thing about my face. I don’t want to set unrealistic standards of beauty and so I became open about the procedures I had done to look like this.”

On the work front, Khushi was last seen in Nadaaniyan opposite Saif Ali Khan’s son Ibrahim Ali Khan

In a rare and candid moment, Khushi Kapoor, rising Bollywood star and sister of actress Janhvi Kapoor, has broken her silence on the intense beauty standards that women—especially those in the limelight—are expected to adhere to. During a recent interview, the 23-year-old actress addressed speculation about cosmetic procedures and boldly acknowledged the pressures women face in maintaining a “flawless” appearance in the age of social media and online scrutiny.

Her statement — “If we don’t do something about our looks, we get judged 10 times more” — has sparked widespread conversation, both in the entertainment industry and among fans.

Coming from a high-profile film family — daughter of late legendary actress Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, and sister to the ever-glamorous Janhvi Kapoor — Khushi has always been under the public eye. Her entry into the film world with Netflix’s The Archies already placed her under immense scrutiny for both her performance and her looks.

During the interview, Khushi emphasized how female actors are held to extreme beauty standards, with every facial detail, outfit, or makeup choice dissected on social media.

“People on the internet love to judge. If you do something to your face, they call it fake. If you don’t, they say you’ve ‘let yourself go.’ Either way, you can’t win,” Khushi said.

She further explained that while she doesn’t advocate for anyone to change themselves under pressure, she understands why many, including herself, make choices about their appearance. “It’s a personal choice. But let’s not pretend that we don’t get judged 10x more if we don’t match some invisible beauty standard.”

Following her statement, #KhushiKapoor and #CosmeticConfession began trending on social media. While some trolls accused her of promoting unrealistic beauty norms, many praised her honesty and maturity.

“She’s not glamorizing surgery. She’s being real about the kind of pressure these girls go through,” one user commented.

Another wrote: “Finally a celebrity said it like it is. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.”

Many also drew comparisons with other Bollywood personalities who have faced similar questions, such as Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, and Sara Ali Khan, all of whom have been subjected to intense online scrutiny about their looks.

Khushi’s remarks have brought the larger issue of toxic beauty expectations back into the limelight. In a culture where filters, Photoshop, and AI-generated “perfection” dominate, young celebrities often feel trapped between authenticity and industry expectations.

Experts in the mental health and fashion industries have applauded Khushi for speaking out. Celebrity psychologist Dr. Meenal Desai noted, “When young role models like Khushi Kapoor share the psychological weight of public life, it creates a much-needed conversation about self-image, mental health, and digital bullying.”

Khushi Kapoor Breaks Silence on Cosmetic Procedures: “If We Don’t Fix Our Looks, We Get Trolled 10x More