EXCLUSIVE: Anshula Kapoor opens up on childhood trauma and being a ‘burden’, reveals how parents and brother Arjun Kapoor handled her

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Recently, Anshula Kapoor confirmed her engagement to long-time partner Rohan Thakkar, whom she refers to as her “safe haven.” Despite being a well-known figure, Anshula has faced numerous challenges in her life, which she discusses candidly in an interview with TopMob. In this conversation, she spoke about her personal struggles with mental health and past traumas, expressing feelings of being a burden to others.

When asked about how my parents responded to my emotions, I shared that they each attempted to help me grasp the situation in their unique ways. As I grew older, I had insightful discussions with my brother, Arjun Kapoor. However, during my childhood, our interactions were more focused on us as parents and child.

Anshula emphasized that during her discussions with her mother, she wasn’t quite old enough to express herself as she does now, feeling like a burden or a strain on their relationship. “At the time,” Anshula explained, “I didn’t say things like ‘I feel like I’m a burden to you’ or ‘I’m a burden to your relationship with dad.’ However, I believe my mother understood these feelings without me explicitly stating them because I was around 8 or 9 years old.

Anshula emphasized that at a young age, she was attributing her parents’ separation to herself rather than feeling like a burden. She explained, “During our conversations, I believe the sentiment was more about self-blame. It was as if it were my fault and the separation occurred because of me. She had to not only comprehend where I was coming from, but also help me break free from this cycle of thought. There was no basis for these thoughts.

Following their mother’s passing in 2012, Anshula was taken care of by her brother, Arjun Kapoor. During this period, she often felt as if she were a burden on him. She openly discussed these feelings with her brother as well.

Anshula Kapoor reveals having open conversations with brother Arjun Kapoor during lockdown

Anshula mentioned that she and her brother had numerous discussions during the pandemic, as she was experiencing the toughest period of her life. As a result, the initial part of 2020 largely consisted of them conversing with each other.

In my role as a lifestyle expert, I often find myself in situations where I’m sharing my thoughts with loved ones, sometimes logical, other times less so. My brother, in his wisdom, has always listened patiently, trying to help me see things from a different angle and provide a more balanced perspective. This process of understanding and growth is crucial for personal development, and I’m grateful for his guidance.

In her discussion about her father Boney Kapoor, Anshula shared a memory of a conversation her mother had with him where she expressed her guilt over their separation. “Dad,” Anshula continued, “I remember that in his unique ways, he’s tried to alleviate this burden and provide me the comfort only a parent like him could.

In her appearance on The Traitors, Anshula acknowledged that therapy has been instrumental in fostering optimism in her life. Specifically, she pointed out that her therapist facilitated those meaningful discussions between her and her brother.

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2025-07-03 22:08