Meet the Web Series Star Akansha Ranjan Kapoor

The digital world is arguably in its most-loved-yet phase right now, with various streaming platforms capturing the imagination of the audience like never before! This striking shift in the consumption of entertainment has not just birthed unprecedented domination of the digital-landscape, with several addictive shows to boast, it has also led to the rise (and rise!) of a melange of web superstars!

In an ode to the changing trends, Cosmo gets talking to new-age star Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, on how she started out, her journey so far, and why this supremely-talented artist needs to be on your watch list right now!  

Akansha Ranjan Kapoor

Last Seen In: Guilty (Netflix)

“I don’t think there was a time where I consciously ‘decided’ to be an actor. I was always acting from the time I was in school and knew it was my passion. I didn’t know if I could do it professionally, but I always knew that this is what I wanted to spend my life doing. If not this, I would have done something in marketing. In fact, I worked in PR for about a year while I was testing for films. When it comes to cinema, I like ‘dark’ films...psychological or investigative thrillers. Shutter Island, Zodiac, and Seven are on top of my list. And the one film that I can’t get out of my head is Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind! I even have a poster of it in my room. When off the camera, I’m super-noisy and fun. I love being around people, cracking jokes, and having a good time. I’m also someone who tries not to take things for granted. Oh, and I cry at the drop of a hat...if I’m sad, obviously, but even if I’m angry or watching a Roadies audition and they’re being mean to someone. Another thing about me: I have the smallest hands and feet in the world!”