Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Kanikka Kapur on Preity Zinta Childhood Crush, Batwara 1947
An actress named Kanikka Kapur is in a new movie called Batwara 1947.
The movie comes out tomorrow.
Kanikka said that when she was a little girl, she loved watching a famous actress named Preity Zinta.
When she finally met Preity on the movie set, she was so amazed that she kept looking at her.
Preity watched Kanikka act in a very sad scene and clapped for her when it was over.
She told Kanikka she was really good and convincing.
Kanikka also had to run for a whole night to film one chase scene.
Working with actor Sunny Deol was easier because she already knew him.
Kanikka said her faith and patience have helped her during hard times in her career.
The new movie will be shown at the same time as another film called Awarapan 2.
Kanikka Kapur said Preity Zinta was her childhood crush and she was completely starstruck when they met on the sets of Batwara 1947.
During her final screen test, Kanikka performed an emotional crying scene opposite Karan Deol and received applause from Preity Zinta, who later praised her as 'really good' and 'convincing'.
Kanikka said her first scene was a chase sequence and she ran all night doing take after take for what may be only a few seconds in the film.
She said bonding with Sunny Deol was easy because she already knew him from earlier visits to the sets of Rajveer and from shooting Dono.
Batwara 1947 is set to release tomorrow and will clash with Awarapan 2 at the box office.
Kanikka said faith in God and patience have helped her survive difficult phases in the entertainment industry.
- Who
- Kanikka Kapur, an actress in Batwara 1947, who worked alongside Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, and Karan Deol under director Rajkumar Santoshi.
- What
- Kanikka Kapur shared her experiences filming Batwara 1947, including meeting her childhood crush Preity Zinta and receiving her praise during a screen test.
- When
- Batwara 1947 is set to release tomorrow; the interview was published ahead of the release.
- Where
- Mumbai, India — Kanikka discussed her work in the Bollywood film industry and her life in Mumbai.
- Why
- To promote Batwara 1947 ahead of its release and share her journey of breaking into the industry.
- Film
- Batwara 1947
- Release
- Tomorrow; clashes with Awarapan 2 at the box office
- Director
- Rajkumar Santoshi
- Cast mentioned
- Kanikka Kapur, Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Karan Deol
- Notable moment
- Preity Zinta applauded and praised Kanikka's emotional screen test
- First scene
- A chase sequence shot all night, appearing as a few seconds in the film
- Fitness routine
- Pilates in Delhi and gym in Mumbai during disciplined phases