Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, the son of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, has faced speculation regarding his absence from the film industry since his last appearance in the 2022 Netflix film Thar. In response to a fan's inquiry about his hiatus, Harsh clarified that he has not stepped back from acting but is instead focused on a new project that has been in development since Thar's release. He explained that creating films like Bhavesh Joshi and Thar requires significant time, often spanning several years, which contrasts with the more common practice in Bollywood of filming multiple projects annually. Harsh noted that it took five years to bring Thar to fruition and that he is currently wrapping up filming on his new project, which he believes is his best work yet. He expressed gratitude for the support from fans and acknowledged the unique nature of his upcoming film, which he has been producing alongside his acting duties. Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor's journey in the industry began as an assistant director for Bombay Velvet, and he made his acting debut in 2016 with Mirzya, later gaining recognition for his role in Bhavesh Joshi Superhero and AK vs AK alongside his father.