New Delhi: Actress Shraddha Kapoor is in the news after the huge success of Stree 2, which has emerged as the highest-grossing female-led Hindi film of all time.
Despite being in the industry for over a decade, Shraddha has maintained a relatively selective filmography, starring in around 18 films. This has often led to speculation that she gets less opportunities than her contemporaries, including Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday.
Addressing these rumours, Shraddha’s father and veteran actor Shakti Kapoor has strongly rejected claims that his daughter is struggling for work.
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Shakti Kapoor reacts to rumors about work and fees
Recently, in The Powerful Humans podcast on YouTube, Shakti Kapoor opened up about his relationship with Shraddha and responded to the speculations about his career choices.
When asked about the suggestion that Shraddha has done fewer films than her peers, Shakti clarified that it is entirely by her choice.
He said, “Those pictures only work. She does the best. But she charges more. She charges the highest amount. She does only one or two films a year.”
Translated, Shakthi revealed that Shraddha prefers to focus on quality over quantity, chooses her projects carefully and charges higher fees than many of her contemporaries. Laughing at the idea that he was short of work, she sarcastically commented, “He can’t find work?”
“She does what her heart says”
Talking about Shraddha’s personality, Shakti Kapoor described her as strong-willed and principled.
He shared, “Very stubborn… She is very stubborn and does what her heart says. She has certain morals and follows them strictly.”
He said that they have a close relationship, they often discuss films, plan holidays and sometimes even argue like a father and daughter.
He said, “I’m very proud of her. Her acting is excellent. She’s a very good actress.”
Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming projects
Shraddha was last seen opposite Rajkummar Rao in Stree 2, a horror-comedy that turned out to be a blockbuster. She also recently lent her voice to the character Judy Hopps in the Hindi version of Zootopia 2.
Looking ahead, Shraddha is reportedly set to star in Paharpangira, the prequel to Tumbbad and the supernatural drama Naagin. He is also expected to reprise his role in Stree 3 and appear in Bhediya 2. Additionally, she is associated with Eetha, a biographical drama based on the life of famous Marathi folk artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar.