Sonam Kapoor: Difference between revisions

In 2015, Kapoor starred as a runaway bride in ''[[Dolly Ki Doli]]'', a heist comedy co-starring [[Pulkit Samrat]], [[Rajkummar Rao]] and [[Varun Sharma]].<ref>{{cite news|last=KBR |first=Upala |title=Sonam Kapoor to play the runaway bride in her next film 'Dolly Ki Doli' |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sonam-kapoor-to-play-the-runaway-bride-in-her-next-film-dolly-ki-doli-1952227 |access-date=2 February 2014 |newspaper=Daily News and Analysis |date=17 January 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203104928/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sonam-kapoor-to-play-the-runaway-bride-in-her-next-film-dolly-ki-doli-1952227 |archive-date= 3 February 2014 }}</ref> ''[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]''{{'}}s Udita Jhunjhunwala criticised Kapoor's performance in the film, writing that her "range is too limited to bring alive a character that may have had heaps of potential on paper".<ref>{{cite news|last=Jhunjhunwala |first=Udita |title=Film Review: Dolly Ki Doli |url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/naEmkM0ghaGOKsft8B78CK/Film-Review-Dolly-Ki-Doli.html |access-date=23 January 2015 |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |date=23 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123170830/http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/naEmkM0ghaGOKsft8B78CK/Film-Review-Dolly-Ki-Doli.html |archive-date=23 January 2015 }}</ref> Shubhra Gupta wrote: "Kapoor is in almost every frame, and should have filled them all. But the treatment of the character shows up her limitations."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gupta |first1=Shubhra |title=Dolly Ki Doli review: Sonam Kapoor film starts off well, but falls into a familiar trap |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/dolly-ki-doli-review-starts-off-well-but-then-falls-into-a-familiar-trap/ |access-date=23 December 2015 |work=The Indian Express |date=24 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224001355/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/dolly-ki-doli-review-starts-off-well-but-then-falls-into-a-familiar-trap/ |archive-date=24 December 2015 }}</ref> Despite the negative reviews for her performance, she was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.<ref name="61stfilmfare">{{cite news |title=Nominations of the 61st Britannia Filmfare Awards |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/nominations-for-the-61st-britannia-filmfare-awards-11809.html |work=Filmfare |access-date=11 January 2016 |date=11 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6gO32fdDO?url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/nominations-for-the-61st-britannia-filmfare-awards-11809.html |archive-date=30 March 2016 }}</ref> While filming [[Sooraj&nbsp;R. Barjatya|Sooraj R. Barjatya's]] ''[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]'' with [[Salman Khan]] in [[Gondal, India|Gondal]], [[Gujarat]] in February 2015, Kapoor was diagnosed with [[swine influenza]], from which she recovered the following month.<ref name="prdp">{{cite news|title=Salman Khan Goes Traditional for Sooraj Barjatya's 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/salman-khan-goes-traditional-sooraj-barjatyas-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-photos-603697 |work=[[International Business Times]] |first=Goswami |last=Parismita |date=4 July 2014 |access-date=14 July 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716052306/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/salman-khan-goes-traditional-sooraj-barjatyas-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-photos-603697 |archive-date=16 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Dubey |first1=Bharati |title=Sonam Kapoor in Mumbai for swine flu treatment, condition stable |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sonam-kapoor-in-mumbai-for-swine-flu-treatment-condition-stable/16027170 |access-date=23 September 2015 |work=Mid Day |date=2 March 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925080129/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sonam-kapoor-in-mumbai-for-swine-flu-treatment-condition-stable/16027170 |archive-date=25 September 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sonam Kapoor discharged from hospital after being treated for swine flu |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sonam-kapoor-discharged-from-hospital/ |access-date=23 September 2015 |work=The Indian Express |date=8 March 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925080249/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sonam-kapoor-discharged-from-hospital/ |archive-date=25 September 2015 }}</ref> Kapoor portrayed Rajkumari Maithili Devi, a princess looking for love. The film became one of the [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films|highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo box office collection: Salman's film to enter the Rs 200 crore club soon |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-box-office-collection-salman-khans-film-to-enter-the-rs-200-crore-club-soon-bajrangi-bhaijaan-total-collection/1/529370.html |work=India Today |first=Charu |last=Thakur |date=23 November 2015 |access-date=23 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123125320/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-box-office-collection-salman-khans-film-to-enter-the-rs-200-crore-club-soon-bajrangi-bhaijaan-total-collection/1/529370.html |archive-date=23 November 2015 }}</ref> She was praised by Rachit Gupta for her credibility as a royal,<ref>{{cite news|title=Movie Review: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-11213.html |work=Filmfare |first=Rachit |last=Gupta |date=13 November 2015 |access-date=15 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151115232519/http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-11213.html |archive-date=15 November 2015 }}</ref> and [[Komal Nahta]] thought that the role was significant enough to be a turning point in her career.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sonam Kapoor garners praise for 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sonam-Kapoor-garners-praise-for-Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo/articleshow/49801421.cms |access-date=14 January 2016 |work=The Times of India |date=16 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119080845/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sonam-Kapoor-garners-praise-for-Prem-Ratan-Dhan-Payo/articleshow/49801421.cms |archive-date=19 November 2015 }}</ref> However, she won a [[Golden Kela Awards|Golden Kela Award]] for Worst Actress.<ref name="Golden Kela">{{cite news|title=Golden Kela Awards 2016: Dilwale named worst film, Sonam Kapoor named worst actress |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-golden-kela-awards-2016-dilwale-named-worst-film-sonam-kapoor-named-worst-actress-2197383 |access-date=9 April 2016 |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=2 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405143943/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-golden-kela-awards-2016-dilwale-named-worst-film-sonam-kapoor-named-worst-actress-2197383 |archive-date= 5 April 2016 }}</ref>

Following an appearance in the music video of [[Coldplay|Coldplay's]] "[[Hymn for the Weekend]]" (featuring [[Beyoncé]]),<ref>{{cite news|title=Sonam and Beyonce feature in new 'Coldplay' single |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sonam-and-Beyonce-feature-in-new-Coldplay-single/articleshow/50755490.cms?from=mdr |access-date=29 January 2016 |work=The Times of India |date=28 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222025942/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sonam-and-Beyonce-feature-in-new-Coldplay-single/articleshow/50755490.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=22 December 2016 }}</ref> Kapoor starred in [[Ram Madhvani|Ram Madhvani's]] biographical thriller ''[[Neerja]]'' (2016). She was cast as the eponymous air hostess [[Neerja Bhanot]], who died while saving the passengers of the hijacked [[Pan Am Flight 73]] in 1986.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gupta |first1=Shubhra |title=Neerja review: Sonam Kapoor makes us believe she is, was, Neerja |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/neerja-movie-review-sonam-kapoor-film-stars/ |access-date=19 February 2016 |work=The Indian Express |date=19 February 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220090021/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/neerja-movie-review-sonam-kapoor-film-stars/ |archive-date=20 February 2016 }}</ref> Kapoor felt responsible towards the project because it is about real events, and met Bhanot's family as a preparation for her role.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/what-neerja-bhanots-mother-told-sonam-kapoor-when-they-met-1275012 |title=What Neerja Bhanot's Mother Told Sonam Kapoor When They Met |date=8 February 2016 |access-date=14 March 2016 |author=Ghosh, Raya |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314233419/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/what-neerja-bhanots-mother-told-sonam-kapoor-when-they-met-1275012 |archive-date=14 March 2016 }}</ref> The film garnered high critical acclaim, and several commentators considered Kapoor's performance to be her best to date.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Vetticad |first1=Anna M.M. |title=Neerja review: A story worth telling, this is Sonam Kapoor's best performance to date |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/neerja-review-a-story-well-worth-telling-this-is-sonam-kapoors-best-performance-to-date-2633848.html |access-date=19 February 2016 |work=Firstpost |date=19 February 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220213453/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/neerja-review-a-story-well-worth-telling-this-is-sonam-kapoors-best-performance-to-date-2633848.html |archive-date=20 February 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='Neerja' review: An emotionally gripping must-watch! |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/neerja-review-an-emotionally-gripping-must-watch/articleshow/51055417.cms |access-date=19 February 2016 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=19 February 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220010720/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/neerja-review-an-emotionally-gripping-must-watch/articleshow/51055417.cms |archive-date=20 February 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Faridoon |last=Shahryar |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/4123592 |title=Neerja Review |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |date=19 February 2016 |access-date=20 February 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220100317/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/4123592 |archive-date=20 February 2016 }}</ref> Raja Sen found her performance to be career-defining, while ''Hindustan Times''{{'}} Rohit Vats wrote that "she carries [the film] entirely on her shoulder. She looks earnest, scared, benevolent and bold, all at the same time."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Vats |first1=Rohit |title=Neerja review: This is the Sonam Kapoor we've been waiting for |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/neerja-review-it-s-a-milestone-in-sonam-kapoor-s-career/story-63sUtD02VgPXVkBGyP1efP.html |access-date=19 February 2016 |work=Hindustan Times |date=19 February 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219200554/http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/neerja-review-it-s-a-milestone-in-sonam-kapoor-s-career/story-63sUtD02VgPXVkBGyP1efP.html |archive-date=19 February 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-neerja-is-an-absolute-must-watch/20160219.htm |title=Review: Neerja is an absolute must-watch |work=Rediff.com |date=19 February 2016 |access-date=20 February 2016 |author=Sen, Raja |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219214249/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-neerja-is-an-absolute-must-watch/20160219.htm |archive-date=19 February 2016 }}</ref> Sen listed Kapoor as the best actress in Hindi cinema in 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rajasen.com/2016/12/30/best-actresses-2016/ |title=The best actresses in Hindi cinema, 2016 |author=Sen, Raja |publisher=[[Raja Sen]] |date=30 December 2016 |access-date=30 December 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230180120/https://rajasen.com/2016/12/30/best-actresses-2016/ |archive-date=30 December 2016 }}</ref> while Rajeev Masand invited her to his annual best actresses roundtable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/watch-actresses-roundtable-2016-with-alia-sonam-anushka-radhika-and-vidya-is-refreshingly-candid-3165092.html |title=Watch: Actresses Roundtable 2016 with Alia, Sonam, Anushka, Radhika and Vidya is refreshingly candid |publisher=First Post |date=20 December 2016 |access-date=30 December 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161231170330/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/watch-actresses-roundtable-2016-with-alia-sonam-anushka-radhika-and-vidya-is-refreshingly-candid-3165092.html |archive-date=31 December 2016 }}</ref> In addition to several other accolades, Kapoor won a [[National Film Award&nbsp;– Special Mention (Feature Film)|National Film Award&nbsp;– Special Mention]] and a [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Filmfare Best Actress (Critics)]], in addition to a [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Filmfare Best Actress]] nomination.<ref name="ff17">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/62nd-filmfare-awards-2017-winners-list/articleshow/56541241.cms |title=62nd Filmfare Awards 2017: Winners' list |work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017 |access-date=15 January 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114235906/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/62nd-filmfare-awards-2017-winners-list/articleshow/56541241.cms |archive-date=14 January 2017 }}</ref><ref name="NFA">{{cite news|last1=Thakur |first1=Shreya |title=64th National Film Awards Winners: Sonam Kapoor starrer 'Neerja' wins Best Hindi Feature Film, Akshay Kumar declared Best Actor |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/64th-national-awards-sonam-kapoor-starrer-neerja-wins-best-hindi-feature-film-akshay-kumar-declared-best-actor/articleshow/58062574.cms |access-date=7 April 2017 |work=The Times of India |date=7 April 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170408043646/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/64th-national-awards-sonam-kapoor-starrer-neerja-wins-best-hindi-feature-film-akshay-kumar-declared-best-actor/articleshow/58062574.cms |archive-date= 8 April 2017 }}</ref> With a worldwide gross over {{INR convert|1.35|b}}, ''Neerja'' emerged as one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films featuring a female protagonist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/588 |title=Box Office: Worldwide collections of Neerja |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=14 March 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314024040/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/588 |archive-date=14 March 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-neerja-beats-mary-kom-queen-to-become-highest-grossing-film-with-female-lead-2186781 |title=Women power: Neerja beats Mary Kom and Queen to become highest grossing heroine-centric film |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=8 March 2016 |access-date=14 March 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311083137/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-neerja-beats-mary-kom-queen-to-become-highest-grossing-film-with-female-lead-2186781 |archive-date=11 March 2016 }}</ref>