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Sep 2024
1h 18m

#161 Kanika Kapoor: Battling Divorce, Pu...

Shivani Pau
About this episode

This week I sit down with the renowned singer Kanika Kapoor for an exclusive interview. Kanika opens up about her journey from a traditional upbringing in Lucknow to becoming a music sensation in England and Bollywood. She discusses the challenges she faced after her divorce, the hardships of balancing motherhood and a budding music career, and the backlash she received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her candid and emotional storytelling, Kanika teaches us valuable lessons in self-confidence, perseverance, and the importance of chasing your dreams regardless of societal expectations.




00:00 Introduction and Early Life

00:40 Struggles and Breakthroughs

01:14 Journey into Music

02:29 Challenges and Triumphs

06:15 Marriage and Motherhood

09:35 Rediscovering Music

12:58 Rise to Fame

16:41 Facing Criticism and Finding Confidence

36:06 Emotional Performances and Life Lessons

37:58 Career Breakthroughs and Personal Struggles

41:09 Balancing Motherhood and Career

48:52 Facing Public Scrutiny During COVID-19

57:00 Challenges in the Music Industry

01:05:24 Personal Growth and Future Aspirations

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