Katrina Kaif wants to explore a darker side of her acting career, but she is equally clear about not letting public opinion dictate her life. The actress has previously expressed a desire to play a layered negative character, while her recent comments on online trolling have highlighted the importance she places on self-worth and personal confidence. Her life with husband Vicky Kaushal has also brought a new chapter as the couple embrace parenthood.
Katrina Kaif Wants to Play a Villain
In a January 2024 interview with Pinkvilla, Katrina revealed that she would love to take on a negative role, provided the character had a compelling backstory.
“Like for me, I would really love to play a negative character, but someone who we know the reason for being that. You know, not just negative without reason, someone we know, this is the reason they become that way,” she said.
The actress had recently received attention for her performance in Merry Christmas, the Sriram Raghavan-directed thriller in which she starred opposite Vijay Sethupathi. Her interest in a morally complicated character suggests she wants opportunities to explore motivations and personalities beyond conventional leading roles.
Katrina has also expressed interest in working on a period film. Neither preference, however, confirms that she has signed on for a particular villain role or historical project.
Why Katrina Is Refusing to Let Trolls Define Her
In October 2026, Katrina addressed online criticism at a Kay Beauty event in London after facing comments about her appearance following pregnancy. Images of the actress attending the Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with Vicky had prompted body-shaming remarks on social media.
“I think we really need to be careful of letting the narrative on social media affect our self-worth and our value,” she said, explaining that trying to satisfy every opinion could interfere with personal choices.
She added, “If I let that dictate my actions, I think I would have been paralysed with fear, unable to move ahead in my life or any sphere of life.”
Her response shifted attention away from appearance-based criticism and towards the pressure celebrities face to meet constantly changing expectations. She also encouraged people to accept themselves through different phases of life rather than measure their worth against online commentary.
Katrina and Vicky Kaushal’s Life After Parenthood
Katrina and Vicky married in December 2021 and welcomed their first child in November 2025. Since becoming parents, the couple have generally kept their family life private while continuing to attract public interest.
Vicky has spoken warmly about fatherhood, describing the happiness he feels watching Katrina embrace motherhood. Their relatively private approach means details of their everyday family life remain limited, but their occasional public comments offer glimpses into this new phase.
Between her interest in challenging roles and her response to online scrutiny, Katrina appears focused on making choices that reflect her own priorities. Whether that eventually leads to a complex villain on screen, her next career chapter remains one to watch.
