New Delhi, June 24 -- Actor Sonam Kapoor has taken a meaningful step both in style and spirit - donating 12 inches of her hair to charity. The 40-year-old actor, who shared a video of her dramatic haircut on Instagram, said the decision was deeply personal.

In the clip, Sonam can be seen undergoing the transformation, later revealing that the chopped hair would be sent to a charitable organisation.

The 'Neerja' actor also credited her father, veteran actor Anil Kapoor, for her lustrous mane, saying he was the inspiration behind her long hair.

She shared the video with the caption, "Decided to cut off 12 inches off my hair and give it away! @peteburkill thanks @anilskapoor for the genes (sic)."

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