Many would tell you that for stars, vanity and perception are key to surviving in the movie industry. But Vaani Kapoor is an artiste first, choosing projects over perception and stories over style. Which is why she didn’t bat an eyelid before giving her nod to Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui that sees her play a trans woman — a role that some of her peers may shy away from, mistakenly fearing that it may alienate their male fans. “It’s not that if I do this movie, I won’t get opportunities to do [glamorous] roles. Also, I am secure to not be affected by trolls. They should not stop you from what you want to do, if you have the conviction. The [male fan base] has loved the movie; they are evolved enough to understand it,” begins Kapoor.

A still from the film