Shalini Pandey is eager to romance Ranbir Kapoor

Shalini Pandey started her acting career with the 2017 Telugu hit Arjun Reddy, where she starred alongside Vijay Deverakonda. Their strong chemistry impressed the audience. In 2022, she was seen with Ranveer Singh in Jayeshbhai Jordaar as a pregnant Gujarati woman. Though the film didn’t do well, fans loved their pairing. Now, Shalini hopes to share the screen with Ranbir Kapoor.
Dreaming of Working with Ranbir Kapoor
In a recent interview with Instant Bollywood, Shalini Pandey praised Ranbir Kapoor and said she hopes to work with him someday. She called him a magical actor whose expressions, especially through his eyes, deeply connect with the audience—even without dramatic movements. She’s eager to romance him on screen. Shalini shared that she would love to act alongside Ranbir Kapoor just to experience the magic he brings on screen.

Compared to Alia Bhatt, But Prefers Her Own Identity
Interestingly, she also has another connection to him—many fans often compare her to his wife, Alia Bhatt. Talking about the same, she revealed that it is a topic that has followed her since the beginning of her career. While she admires Alia’s work and talent, Shalini firmly stated that she doesn’t want to be seen as a copy. She believes there’s no need for “another Alia” in the industry and wants to be recognised for who she truly is—her own personality, acting style, and individuality. Shalini expressed that such comparisons, though flattering to some extent, can overshadow an artist’s identity and growth.

On the work front, Shalini Pandey was last seen in the web series

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. Before that, she appeared alongside Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan in Maharaj. Up next, she will star with Dhanush in the Tamil film Idly Kadai. Fans are now hoping she soon gets to work with Ranbir Kapoor too!