10 controversial statements by Sonam Kapoor

The Bollywood actress has made her mark in the Indian film industry, owing to her successful films and acting prowess. However, the actress is not only known for her acting talents but also due to her ability to speak her mind. Here are ten statements from the actress which became controversial:-

1 Ranbir Kapoor is a Mama’s Boy

“Are girls drooling over him (Ranbir)? Really? Ranbir isn’t sexy at all. Ranbir is a mama’s boy; his mother cuts his toenails for him!”

2 Criticising Deepika on her sense of style 

Considered an expert on fashion, Sonam once candidly said that Deepika Padukone doesn’t have a sense of style.
“Deepika doesn’t have her own style. She is not a clotheshorse. But she has upped her style now, thanks to Anaita Shroff Adajania.”

3 When she called Sonakshi Sinha ‘foolish’

Sonakshi Sinha had once stated that Sonam Kapoor was more of a style icon than an actress, to which she responded:-

“Even I said plenty of foolish things when I was at that age. I give everyone the benefit of doubt.”

4 Calling Aishwarya Rai an ‘aunty’

Sonam Kapoor also made headlines when she jokingly referred to Aishwarya Rai as an actress of a generation before her.
“Ash has worked with my dad so I have to call her Aunty na?”

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5 ‘Ranbir Kapoor not boyfriend material’

Sonam Kapoor has time and again taken digs at Ranbir Kapoor. Once, she said that the actor was not at all boyfriend material.
“Ranbir is a great friend, but not good boyfriend material. I wonder how Deepika held on to him for so long!”

6 When Sonam referred to Katrina Kaif as ‘shameless’

“I would like to give Katrina a bouquet of flowers. I don’t know how she does that. You need a certain kind of commitment and a certain kind of shamelessness to do certain things. You get that may be with stardom or with confidence in your talent or with who you are as a person. I need to develop that before I do films like that.”

7 The Robert De Niro conundrum

Once Sonam Kapoor was asked by Karan Johar during an episode of Koffee with Karan about the famous phrase, “An eye for an eye makes the world go blind”. Instead of saying it was Gandhi so said it, Sonam replied that it was actor Robert DeNiro. Talk about a lol moment!

8 How she appreciates her sense of fashion at times

“I burst on to the fashion scene and ruined everyone’s life. I’m sure some actresses curse me for it,” she once said.

9 Indian men, and their lack of understanding on fashion

Sonam once remarked that Indian men couldn’t comprehend fashion sense.
“Indian men don’t understand fashion unless they are gay.”

10 Her fashion tip for Parineeti Chopra…

“Don’t wear those tight clothes!”

Yes, she kept it short and simple!