Mira Kapoor Exclusive Interview with Sneha Menon Desai | Spill The Tea

In this conversation with Sneha Menon Desai, Mira Kapoor talks about her journey into the public life on her own terms. What it’s been like to turn entrepreneur with her skincare brand Akind, dealing with the backlash on her comments on working mothers a few years ago and how she ensures she keeps it real for her children. She also talks about her relationship with her in-laws, and the role Shahid Kapoor has played in her life.
#MiraKapoor #Akind
00:00 - Spilling The Tea with Mira Kapoor
01:10 - Has Mira figured out what kind of entrepreneur she is?
02:21 - What kind of decisions has she had to make in the last month?
04:06 - Non-negotiables in terms of what Mira didn’t want AKIND to be
05:22 - Skincare mistakes of Mira, to learn from
07:04 - People assumptions on why one shouldn’t work, and the ONE BIG CONTROVERSY
12:26 - Navigating through the fame
15:20 - Making herself relatable but also aspirational
17:27 - Teaching children the idea of gratitude
20:41 - Shahid being a “complete mess” until Mira entered
24:50 - The most misunderstood thing about being Mira Kapoor
27:34 - Juggling between home and work
29:43 - What helps Mira keep it real?
31:43 - Introducing one and all to AKIND
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[@lukesebastin2237]

FC insulted Rajkumar Rao and made fun of his plastic surgery to his face but they don't have the guts to say the same thing to Janhvi and others. Now they are interviewing influencer and wife of an actor Mira. 😂

[@india200]

😂😂😂

[@user-od2xe4wz5v]

Why FC ? Why you need to do this interview? Utterly disappointed with you Sneha 👎👎

[@siyaagarwal9964]

Why are you so sad in life? Just simply dont watch it and be kind

[@Ananayat]

We are the viewers, their audience, in short their customers. We have the right to ask that why is a film star wife on this channel which we follow for FILM content!

[@ankitap2511]

​@@siyaagarwal9964because we follow their channel and have the right to give feedback on their content.

[@Rpp92898]

@@Ananayatpaid interview so not surprised, even FC needs money.

[@shalvisharma10]

Sneha has come here only to praise and acknowledge the interviewee. I wish she did the same for most of them that come on the show. There is clearly a bias here and it's annoying when journalists cannot keep it agnostic.

[@user-hh7ii6rk1i]

what is she doing to get herself interviewed by a channel which is predominantly about cinema?? just cuz she's a bollywood wife? FC standards are going down by every video.

[@mismibasu3290]

So much of “ I I I I I I I ANDD HUNDREDS OF I” who is she ???

[@vg82]

On which capacity she is giving interview ???

[@justinponraj]

Exactly 💯

[@reniitbasu4756]

Actors wife....

[@ankitap2511]

Agree

[@Shahid-oe8jr]

i was just to comment this

[@reflectsonlife]

Skincare line launch

[@gs3160]

I would have believed her till what she said near the end. She said I was misunderstood… but said I didn’t know how important it is to work and have your own identity. So at the time of her statement, she actually hadn’t had that realization and believed women shouldn’t work but take care of their kids only. So people actually understood her correctly… she thinks its about time she is forgiven BUT she never asked for said forgiveness.

[@thenewcanadian29]

Can someone remind me the movie/TV series she was in? The fact she’s on The “film” Companion, there has to be some acting work there.

[@india200]

Vip lol...sponsored by shahid😅

[@organikmonk4030]

Oh she is giving a clarification on the working mom statment she gave for which this woman is trolled even today. Talking too much , talking rubbish.

[@LimewireK]

So now Mira is worried that her sales and brand will be impacted, hence tries to clarify her statements against all working mothers

[@nilishadaga]

exactly - if she was really apologetic she wouldn't have waited to bring it up until her brand launch

[@celestyhakmausa6700]

yeah exactly. First speak against working women and then do PR to sell those products to us. Even here she never really apologized. ".... about time I am forgiven...." entitlement!

[@nityaaasaavari8811]

Exactly! Her previous comments on working mothers came to mind as soon as I saw this thumbnail 🙄

[@paaaaavi]

Seems like one big advertisement for her brand.Did not expect this from film companion.

[@gamtomengnia1318]

Apna bhabhi ji hai yaar 2v kya yaar ❤

[@riddhiii]

time to unfollow you guys, why such people? has she left her kids in the 'kennel' now? and she thinks dogs are toys or objects in the first place to even bring that comparison up, she is a horrible person

[@Jigyasa14]

This is the reason Film companion is shutting down Why a actors wife who have no relation with movies ,she is some wannabe influencer and opened a skin care brand with papa and pati money is getting this platform and not some talented actors

[@sitachowkulkar7324]

Why she is being interviewed?

[@chrisneel5298]

This woman is becoming more and more irritating. Have her kids becomes puppies now? She's so desperate to be in the limelight. Qualified as nothing but Shahid's jobless wife.

[@siyaagarwal9964]

You this just shows how bitter you are.. why? What has she done to you? Why cant you be kinder to people? If you can’t say anything nice…say nothing at all 😊 may god bless you and may you heal and stop hating on people .

[@Ananayat]

Either you are Mira kapoors manager or some team member or related to her. Cause only you are the one who is praising and fighting for her lost cause 😂 And if you are none of above then you are rhe most Vella person on earth 😂

[@chrisneel5298]

@@siyaagarwal9964 😂😂😂, may you get some friends to spend time with. Wannabe Mira is never going to be your friend. Wasting your time sunshine!

[@sherabwangpo9438]

Why 'FILM' Companion Why?????

[@charurulz09]

So much Me-Me-Me-Me without an ounce of credibility. Film companion isn’t what it used to be.

[@india200]

It's shutting down

[@adriswalli7553]

Who the hell is she to get interviewed? It’s shameful FC

[@siyaagarwal9964]

Why are you so sad in life?

[@organikmonk4030]

Now madam Mira Kapoor will prescribe skin care products to u . All dermatologists are on leave I guess . Every thing about her is fake . So many cosmetic surgeries done .

[@SupR3289]

Sneha asking so seriously the question about Saba Azad by qualifying her as Hrithik Roshan’s girlfriend first 😅

[@organikmonk4030]

She puts her foot in her mouth again.

[@organikmonk4030]

Damage control madam is doing after a decade wow , if you want to keep something of u to ur own self , WY are u spreading urself thin by being every where . Paying paps to cover u 😅

[@siyaagarwal9964]

Please heal and be kinder to others.. seek help if you dont feel good about yourself, dont be cruel to others. Thanks, may god bless you😊

[@ravied2946]

@@siyaagarwal9964 Are you her PR?? you are everywhere defending her...people are voicing their opinion on her..why are you personally attacking them for that??? Maybe you and Meera madam should take this as a hint and stop trying to be relevant...

[@G-ew6sk]

Why are people shocked? Shwetha Bacchan was in FC 5 years back😂

[@soummanidutta1828]

Why would film companion need to do an interview with her? I don’t think she has anything to do with films, content etc. FC claiming to be authentic and interacting only with artists owes an answer.

[@MissPomegranate6]

Do not want to see more of Mira Rajput 😦

[@divyak1392]

Oh god, why FIlm Companion 😢

[@siyaagarwal9964]

Simply mat dekho interview.. why kya hota hai?

[@Finnola]

That whole backlash could've been avoided or at least not given further attention if she had simply stated she married young and priorities are stay at home mom. Also, that's her decision taken after considering many things. Public can easily understand that, even if they don't nobody would overreact. So obviously that happened to a point that she got affected.

[@athirakumari6142]

What a waste of a human being. What were u thinking Sneha. Work is important but to put your credibility on stake for a wannabe who has nothing to lose. Time to change jobs.

[@iradutta3783]

After Nawazuddin , this ?

[@LimewireK]

So film companion is now promoting “influencers!! So dipping down on standards

[@shalvisharma10]

Sneha has lately been wasting the viewer’s time. Anupama come back!

[@robdat]

Is it true that Film Companion is shutting down???...

[@india200]

Yes good decision indeed😅

[@varunraheja_]

Watching every minute of the interview just wondering why FC needs to interview her? Even Sneha looks like she’s clueless because she knows she’s not the right person to be asking these questions.

[@serendipity0999]

Fc, please maintain your position. Why is she here?

[@ayaatattar803]

The only FC interview i couldn't watch to completion. Sad :(

[@Tatopotatoo]

I think she needs to take an approach like Deepika, where she brings her co-owner to chat with the person interviewing. She seems quite clueless about the business side of it.. When she spoke of tretinoin, it isn't an active agent that is naturally available in most products. It is "harsh" and it literally has a purging period for the skin. Shr needs to get the experts with her, if she wants effective promotion.

[@organikmonk4030]

I so agree with you. She is talking crap .

[@bhavyamishra]

The interview felt like a brand promotion. I understand she is a woman entrepreneur and all and good for her, but let her brand atleast get established, get the customer reviews and see if the brand is a success or another PR stunt like Kriti Sanon’s brand ‘Hyphen’, which boasts of being a skin care brand but is just another cosmetic brand without enough percentage of active ingredients to help solve the problem. I genuinely was bored during this interview, didn’t think it was engaging enough or I had some interesting insights. Sorry but not a fan of brand promotions like this from film companion. I understand you guys are a start-up but not sure of this adds a value in anyway in the way atleast film companion’s other content does.

[@doc_tor3]

Won't buy her products so that she could close up her company and go back to her puppies. Reuniting meera with her puppies 🫡

[@ishasingh5681]

I am a proud & ambitious working mom and I want to thank Mira for saying that "managing home and kids is also WORK". Women are having full-time jobs, contributing financially at home by paying an equal share of bills as their husbands and also take primary responsibility of house management and child duties. However, the latter are not valued and taken for granted. Women who are earning lesser than their husbands and sometimes taking a backseat in career & compensation growth in favour of having more flexibility to devote time for home and kids need to be acknowledged for that sacrifice and loss of pay. Apart from this, agree with all the comments saying that FC should not interview non-film people.

[@anammalik_]

totally agree with her on being a housewife. WHY do women have this additional pressure of being a successful career woman and handling house chores side by side. Please Take it easy girls!

[@organikmonk4030]

Jobless tag hatane ko hi to ye so called skin care brand start Kiya.

[@nikitajhanglani6885]

This interview could become a reason FC will shut down/lose viewership. Also, Mrs. Kapoor (because that's what's your privilege and identity is), how about saying sorry and not demanding to be forgiven. Not every woman has the privilege to decide when she's able to contribute. It's called choice. Also don't believe some of the comments here. You are not intelligent.

[@vaishnavireddy8720]

I observed those who are commenting negatively about her most of the accounts created only to bash her, not sure if they have personal enmity with Mira or they are just jealous of her or just unhappy in their life.

[@markspade3899]

Don't worry Mira here let me hold your umbrella. And FC if you want to close this channel do so but just tell us why is she on channel that talks about films? What is her qualification being here?

[@vibhootikayastha8100]

Not sure how and for what she is on film companion. I have been following the channel for a long time, but this time I am disappointed.

[@user-lp5lx9nb7h]

This was painful. Used to love film companion interviews. Not this one!

[@ExplorewithElora]

FC has interviewed many influencers and content creators over the years who have not acted beyond Instagram and KZbin. This coming at Mira is not good when she is so graceful and intelligent. Yes FC should make a separate vertical so these kind of interviews but it's good sneha.

[@VamsiGatamaneni]

Isn't it Film Companion???? What on earth is Mira Kapoor doing here?

[@user-uo6pz5pj4t]

I thought this platform was about reviewing films? Since when has it become otherwise? I appreciate Shahid Kapoor as an actor and the public is respectful of his family. But I don't understand why his wife is being interviewed on a movie review platform. Initially i started watching this episode because i was curious and thought maybe she featured in a film but she is talking about a business venture totally unrelated to films. So i truly don't understand what's the concept of Film Companion anymore ...

[@user-uo6pz5pj4t]

Having said that, Kudos to her that she is working towards concrete business ventures. It is great that she is empowering herself and trying to be an inspiration to her children. I just thought it'd be better for her to promote her products on another platform which are more suited for that kind of endorsement. All power to her.

[@shamithail2611]

Can someone just fire Sneha because its irritating to watch her... Or maybe she is being forced to take rubbish interviews

[@srilakshmir5927]

What exactly did she say 10 years ago?

[@yashaspriha5636]

I am glad that she can come out and accept that she regrets what said. Because what she has said was utterly regressive. Now whether this evolution is because of her brand and she wants to appeal to a broader female consumer base or if it’s because of real evolution, who knows!

[@Ilovepizza.momo.biryani]

Honestly I agreed with Mira back then because she was obviously not talking about middle class working moms. I think she was talking about the rich moms

[@AllThatThereIsToLike]

how do you believe in a product ? typical self acclaimed influencer tone. The end consumer has a large market already how exactly are you getting something new. And what the credibility ? Utter bull crap, Sorryyy

[@aritrasubysden2215]

Why is she being interviewed!!!?? She has no capacity

[@shwetapokale9296]

There is a difference...saba azad is losing work bcoz of her guy...she is getting work only bcoz of her guy....she needs a reality check..

[@NardineAmeen]

Well I only have one regarding her statement that she has been forgiven for. I highly disagree. She intentionally said that to bring Kareena Kapoor Khan down which was SO OBVIOUS as both shared pregnancy phase around the same time. And No we don’t forgive you Mira for doing this 😂 People will always look back and remember how childish you are

[@ashwinipurandare9418]

Money gets you anywhere before achieving anything, I guess. I'm not saying she won't be successful, but she hasn't done anything yet to make people listen to her. Oh, how life is unfair for most people.

[@jiyaroy8440]

Yuckk!

[@ManifestingGoodinlife]

Plzz relax everybody She is just here to promote her skincare brand❤

[@butterpecan9749]

Mira is so full of it, she brags about herself all the time. Not sure what she has accomplished on her own for all the much-much she does!

[@debleenasaha7773]

Why is a Film related channel interviewing a Skin Care brand? This is really disappointing especially coming from Film Companion. If you want to mix it up a bit then at least bring the “entrepreneurial side of an actor” to the table. Many of our actors have their own brands like Katrina Kaif, Kriti Sanon etc. Why Mira Kapoor? What credibility does she have to be on a Film related channel?

[@debleenasaha7773]

I know Sneha is a Producer and is looking for all possible avenues to make money. Even the views and engagement on such interviews will generate income for the channel. But I feel such a dull content will only be met with a lot of backlash in the future. It is sad to watch this on Film Companion of all places! 😢

[@nikhil2853]

Wtf 😂

[@india200]

Sponsored by Shahid 😂

[@Isha88]

Film companion please interview deserving actors not a privileged woman. So many good actors are not once interviewed by you. This is ridiculous.

[@ashwathym5981]

Ugh..Sneha why? I have found her to be quiet sensible interviewee. Why on earth would this undeserving star wife get a platform here. Tbh i have no empathy when ppl who already have a solid platform do something like start a skincare line.And Mira to me here, has a fake personality who is trying to market her skincare line.

[@eszkay6302]

Pleasantly surprised by how self aware, articulate and interesting she is now. Will definitely check out her socials and also try out akind. Good job, Mira!

[@nishanair105]

Utter waste..who want to know whether you are working or sitting at home.

[@nmo3148]

UNSUBSCRIBED

[@reflectsonlife]

So I

[@abundant224]

Mira I dont think you have to apologize.

[@AK-qz3vp]

She is so pretty

[@laveep9130]

I love herrr❤

[@shamimanasrin3956]

Irritating

[@unaizafarooqui869]

Amazing interview! Thank you Film Companion for having Mira on your show ❤ Ignore the hateful comments! They make no sense. Mira is so elegant, well spoken & relatable!! And the interviewer is commendable too❤

[@siyaagarwal9964]

Mira you’re such a delightful person.. so much gratitude and happiness you have.. ❤❤ love your passion. May god bless you. Congratulations on your new brand, may you do really well 🤍🤍✨✨

[@priyankadubey1014]

Always enjoyed watching her speak ❤ she’s so intelligent , really enjoyed the conversation ❤

[@siyaagarwal9964]

Its sad to see what’s happened to the people around us.. people in the comments section, you have something going on in your life and you think it’s okay to come onto different social media platforms and say negative things about people.. why? Why can’t we be kind to one another? It’s okay to have opinions but simply keep them to yourself if you dont have anything nice to say about the other person. Please heal and be nice. God bless you Mira.. please dont be affected by the negative comments, people are simply insecure and insensitive.

[@lukesebastin2237]

Hi Mira 🙄

[@gs3160]

Well she WAS NOT kind by shitting on all working moms… do you know hard women have worked to be treated equally at work place. Have equal rights in this world. I can not imagine what my mom and aunts went through at work and to raise us. And NOW she comes out and says women should not work and raise kids only. Um that kind of statements set us back generations. Now she comes out and says its about time I am forgiven/I was young. She never apologized. This shit triggers people. So yes they will not be kind to an unkind person. Bye.

[@akankshasingh9044]

Well said. I agree people are so negative evil

[@gs3160]

Also by making blank statements that all people are insecure, shows your unkindness.

[@shafiaafrin1881]

She looks radiant.

[@limitlesky]

Mira, you shouldn't cower down and ask for forgiveness from women who are insulting stay at home mothers. Lot of women who are working in the current generation have mothers who did all the housework and that work didn't bring in money. So indirectly, they are insulting their own mothers and calling them worthless. There is a reason alimony exists for stay at home women who get a divorce. It is a recognition of the thankless work done by stay at home mothers. Work is work. Looks like some people think only office work is work because it brings money and recognition. A stay at home mother is doing the work these women pay their babysitters, daycare nannies and maids to do.

[@doc_tor3]

Yeah so grow a spine get a job and earn your own money and respect in society instead of putting down strong willed hard working woman who pay their own bills. Also even children go to schools for 6 hours a day. In today's age where work from home and internet is available, not doing something productive with your life is just lazy. Come on be someone instead of being someone's wife. It will motivate your children much more

[@limitlesky]

@@doc_tor3 Sure but only when you stop treating children like puppies

[@doc_tor3]

@@limitlesky she herself called children puppies. No one ever used that term instead of her

[@limitlesky]

Young children need constant attention 24/7. Taking care of young children sometimes can feel harder than office work because there's no money coming from it. It is very selfless. All these women trying to throw stones at her need to realize that their mothers also were stay at home mothers. And she was most probably talking about women who are already rich yet prefer work instead of being around their children in their early years.

[@gs3160]

How can you assume our moms were stay at home moms? That’s random. Also, I would have believed her till what she said near the end. She said I was misunderstood… but said I didn’t know how important it is to work and have your own identity. So at the time of her statement, she actually hadn’t had that realization and believed women shouldn’t work but take care of their kids only. So people actually understood her correctly… she thinks its about time she is forgiven BUT she never asked for said forgiveness.

[@limitlesky]

@@gs3160 There is no evidence that suggests that she was referring to women who need to work to make ends meet. She was referring to women who are financially doing okay and who could manage taking a few years off during the child's primary years. That is her opinion and it is valid. I've heard doctors say the same. That a child needs their mom, during the first three years. Now her children are old enough and she feels like she can focus on her career. But she is getting harassed by office going women who are not only insulting her but also all stay at home mothers and saying their work amounts to nothing. She shouldn't cower down and ask for forgiveness from women who insult stay at home mothers. And it is common knowledge that most women in the older generations used to be stay at home mothers. If you were not, then good for you. You are part of the minority. Most women who are working in the current generation have mothers who did all the housework. Housework and taking care of your own children won't bring in money so that woman is worth nothing? Her identity is nothing? You consider only office work as work. wow. Listen, there is a reason why alimony exists for stay at home women who get a divorce. It is a recognition of the hard work and contribution to the household done by stay at home mothers. Work is work. They are doing the work that a babysitter, nanny and a maid would do.

[@shrutisharma4586]

My mother wasn’t a stay at home mother, heck even both my grandmothers worked. Most working women don’t belittle housewives. In this day and age it is a luxury to be able to stay at home. It’s disgusting, however the way this woman belittled working women and their relationships with their children. I have two children and they are my world. I work hard so I can provide them with the best education and so I can show my children that there is a life beyond expected gender norms. If she’s a woman in the public eye she shouldn’t make ill informed stupid statements. For most of us working and contributing to a household is a necessity. Also, I don’t once remember her asking for forgiveness or taking accountability for her lack of awareness before uttering such stupid statements. The fact that a woman with near zero credentials is being interviewed and her views are being put in the public domain is absolutely ridiculous. Her words were hurtful. I still don’t think she gets that.

[@shrutisharma4586]

@@limitleskyalso, why on earth would you assume women who work don’t do household chores? My husband and I both work full time and do household chores without any help. Maybe you need to break out of your privileged bubble. There’s a whole world out there of women who are more than capable of fulfilling multiple roles. Also, the responsibility of a child should fall on both parents, after all it takes 2 people to make a life. We aren’t living in medieval times you know.

[@LimewireK]

No my mom was not nor was my grandmothers! And it’s everyone’s personal choice if they want to stay at home or work!! but the fact that she choose to belittle the working moms is the problem over here!