Actress Kashika Kapoor Outshines in LYF — While the So-Called Hero Fades into the Background

In a film meant to be a two-lead emotional drama, Kashika steals every scene — on and off screen.

LYF (Love Your Father, Love Your Family, Love Your Friends) promised a balanced emotional ride, led by two strong performers. What audiences got instead was a cinematic showcase for Kashika Kapoor — and a forgettable performance by her co-star Harsha.

Let’s not sugarcoat it. Harsha may have held the title of “hero,” but his performance didn’t land. His emotional delivery felt strained, his chemistry with Kashika fizzled, and his screen presence was nearly eclipsed every time she entered the frame. As one fan put it bluntly, “Kashika Kapoor carried the film like a queen — and made it look effortless.”

But the drama wasn’t limited to the screen.

Sources close to the production claim that jealousy began to brew behind the scenes. On the day of the final promotional event, Kashika’s regular makeup artist was reportedly asked not to attend — allegedly at the request of Harsha. Instead, a less experienced artist was sent in, perhaps in an attempt to downplay her spotlight moment.

Yet, the move backfired spectacularly.

Kashika arrived radiant, confident, and dazzling — proof that true star power doesn’t need a glam team to shine. Fans quickly caught wind of the behind-the-scenes drama, flooding social media with praise and playful jabs:

“You can switch her MUA, but you can’t dim her aura!”
“Jealousy’s ugly. Kashika’s unstoppable.”

In the end, LYF left audiences with one clear truth — the soul of the film wasn’t the supposed hero. It was Sweety — the character played by Kashika Kapoor — who brought the emotional depth, the charm, and the fire.

Kashika didn’t just steal the show. She became the show.