Kashika Kapoor is an Indian model and actress best known as the face of the international video game Free Fire as Moco.
Wiki/Biography
Kashika Kapoor was born on Monday, February 18, 2002 (age 20 years; in 2022) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. He pursued a bachelor’s degree in business administration from NMIMS through the medium of distance education to manage his studies alongside his shooting schedule. In an interview, he said,
I make sure to submit all my assignments on time and never keep a backlog. For me, knowledge is power.”
He trained for six months at the Jeff Goldberg Studio in Mumbai, after which he studied professional acting for three years at the prestigious New York Film Academy. Apart from academics and acting, Kashika is also a child who has merited in the field of sports. He is a nationally ranked basketball player and a nationally ranked runner. He is also a swimmer, tennis player, and table tennis player. In an interview, he revealed that he has been facilitated several times for his achievements. He said,
My house is filled with my trophies and medals and my parents will always be called on stage to award me, then for my education and sports and hopefully soon it will be for my acting career.
Kashika Kapoor with her father
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Hair Color: Light Ash Blonde
Eye Color: Brown
Figure Measurements (approx): 32-26-34
Kashika Kapoor in floral co-ord set
Family
parents
His father is Deepak Teckchandani, and his mother is Divya Teckchandani.
Religion/Religious Views
In an interview, Kashika stated,
I am a follower of ‘THE SECRET’ and strongly believe in the Buddhist philosophy of ‘Nam Myoho Renge Kyo’.
Career
He started his career at the age of 15. She used to go to auditions with her mother and started modeling for designers and TV commercials at the age of 17. She was featured in a Vedix ad as the lead character, India’s Only Customized Modern Ayurvedic Hair Care Regimen, and a Balaji Nachos ad as a ‘Superhot Girl.’ She worked as a model for Arpita Mehta digital shoot, White Maison de Couture Jewelery & Design collection for Seema Gujral, and Shyamal & Bhumika collection. She is also the cover girl for the March 2022 edition of Grandeur Lifestyle magazine.
Cover girl for Grandeur Lifestyle magazine
She appeared in various music videos including ‘O Mere DilKe Chain’ sung by Shahid Mallya under the Sa Re Ga Ma label, ‘Dil Pe Zakhm’ sung by Jubin Nautiyal, and ‘Tu Laut Aa’ by Yasser Desai.
Kashika became the face of the international video game Free Fire, which is a multiplayer battle royale mobile game. He portrays the character of Moco and is trained for various stunts and action sequences. In an interview, Kashika revealed how she managed to grab such an opportunity. He said that he was training for martial arts one day when he received the call for this project. He went with his father and manager to see the director immediately. He said that the director finalized it as soon as he saw it. He stated,
So without any audition, I was signed for the project. My director Parakram sir and his wife Bhavini, producer Raj Roy and the entire team are so passionate about their work that it inspires me to work even harder. I trained for hours… the pain, sweat, and blood were all worth it!”
Kashika Kapoor as Moco in Free Fire
She signed her debut Telugu film by Flick Nine Films titled True Love starring Hrithik Saurya opposite her. He has also played several roles in television shows like ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’ and ‘Adaalat’. In an interview, she said that she was attracted to reality shows and wanted to be a part of them one day. He said,
I think reality TV is the best medium to connect with your audience. Also, I want to challenge myself and try to do something I’m not comfortable with. I hope one day I can do a reality show, I think it’s interesting.”
Controversy
Kashika appeared in a music video titled ‘Tu Laut Aa’ in April 2022. Before the release of the song, she accused her co-star Pratik Sehajpal of editing her scenes from the song. He alleged that Pratik paid people on the sets to reduce his screen time.
Kashika Kapoor’s reply to Pratik Sehajpal
He also stated that his PR team was working against him. Responding to his statement, Pratik said,
Everyone in the world knows that I have never hired a PR in my life.”
This dispute divides celebrities into two sides. Various people supported Kashika and others including Karan Kundra, Akasa, and Nikki Tamboli stood in support of Pratik.
Karan Kundra tweeted in support of Pratik
Later, at the press conference promoting the song, Kashika claimed that all the allegations were part of a publicity stunt. He said,
There were many controversies going on between the two of us. I just want to say it’s a publicity stunt.”
Meanwhile, Pratik seemed uncomfortable dealing with the topic and tried to leave the conference in the middle of the road. He said,
I am not aware of any publicity stunt.”
Facts/Trivia
- Kashika Kapoor’s birth name is Kashika Deepak Teckchandani, and she is also known as Krishika.
- She is a trained Kathak dancer.
- According to Kashika, she always wanted to pursue basketball as a hobby but never as a career, considering that she is a national level basketball player.
- In an interview, he said that it was his childhood dream to become an actor. He said,
When I was just 5 years old, I told my mother that I would definitely become an actor one day, and not just any actor but an established actor who would be known for his acting. I want to do justice to every role I play and will make sure to do so. My main goal is to do what I love and win the hearts of the audience in the process.
- Reportedly, at the age of 15, Kashika completely gave up her social life to focus on her career. She attends hours of acting workshops, dance classes, mixed martial arts, and exercise sessions, all while continuing her studies.
- Kashika’s parents accompany her to every meeting or shooting location.
- He was offered to appear in the multilingual film Kabzaa starring Upendra and Sudeep; however, she turned down the offer due to the huge age gap between her and her co-stars.
- After signing her Telugu debut, she stated that while it was her dream to establish herself as an actor in Bollywood, she admonished that it was all about nepotism and glamour. In an interview, he said,
In the North, it’s all about glamor and nepotism, but in the South, they really appreciate artists”
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