Mumbai: Actress Sonam Kapoor says her father, noted actor Anil Kapoor, is proud of her achievements but wants her to do better work and has even expressed his
desire to direct her. "He thinks I need to work harder and do better work. He is proud of me, but he keeps telling me to focus and work hard and not to space out in between (take break) as this is the time to work out. I am trying to do that," Sonam told PTI in an interview.
Despite success and creating her own identity, she is proud and happy to be known has Anil Kapoor's daughter. "I am very happy being known as Anil Kapoor's daughter. It makes me feel very proud, he is an amazing dad. I don't want him to be known by my name...I don't think that is ever going to happen," the actress said. Anil liked Sonam in 'Raanjhanaa', 'Aisha' and her upcoming film 'Khubsoorat', a remake of Rekha's 1980 hit film.
"The best compliment I got from him was after he watched 'Khubsoorat' and told me why I don't let him direct me...he found me really good in the film," she said. The shooting of 'Khubsoorat' is already over but the makers are yet to announce an official release date.
Sonam, being an actress, makes sure she plays strong roles in films as it would set an example for the people. "I am trying to play empowered women because I think it reflects the right example. Like in 'Raanjhanaa', 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', she is the one who encourages change, in 'Bewakoofiyaan' I play a successful woman," she said.
"I am trying to bring changes through the films I do, like in the upcoming projects ? 'Khubsoorat', 'Dolly Ki Doli', 'Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo' - the roles that I choose are kind of women who are strong and doing something for the society. I make sure I play strong women on screen," she added.
