Influencer Kusha Kapila on Bollywood Typecasting: Why She Still Hesitates to Call Herself an Actor?

Kusha Kapila joins Rachit Singh on In The Chair With Rachit for a candid conversation about moving from Delhi to Mumbai, finding her feet as an actor, and being offered the same “South Delhi girl” roles audiences want her to move beyond. Known for her comedy sketches and distinct characters, Kusha opens up about the gap between success as a content creator and proving herself on screen. She shares why she hasn’t felt ready to put “actor” in her Instagram bio, what acting workshops changed for her, and why pursuing acting doesn’t have to mean quitting content creation. From co-producing Vyarth to preparing for her emotional monologue in Sukhee, Kusha breaks down what it means to back herself—and how a project that reached fewer people than she hoped still opened a new door. In this episode: • Delhi to Mumbai: starting again in your thirties • Typecasting, audience expectations and her “South Delhi girl” image • Her experiences on Maamla Legal Hai, Life Hill Gayi and Sukhee • Co-producing Vyarth and creating opportunities for herself • Auditions, self-doubt and earning the actor label • Content creation, brand collaborations and balancing different creative careers • Dream casting with Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh and Tabu • Lassi, rapid-fire games and Rachit’s Instagram “thirst traps” What kind of role would you like to see Kusha play next? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to In The Chair With Rachit for candid conversations about work, life and the experiences that shape us. #KushaKapila #InTheChairWithRachit #RachitSingh