Shraddha Kapoor facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shraddha Kapoor
Kapoor in 2020
Born	(1987-03-03) 3 March 1987 (age 38) Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2010–present
Parent(s)	Shakti Kapoor (father)
Family	Kapoor family
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Shraddha Kapoor was born on March 3, 1987. She is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi movies. Shraddha is one of India's most successful actresses. She has been on important lists like Forbes Indias Celebrity 100 since 2014. In 2016, Forbes Asia also featured her in their 30 Under 30 list.

Her father is the famous actor Shakti Kapoor. Shraddha started her acting journey in 2010 with a small role in the film Teen Patti. After that, she got her first main role in the teen movie Luv Ka The End in 2011.

Shraddha became very popular after playing a singer in the hit musical film Aashiqui 2 (2013). For this role, she was even nominated for a big award called the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. The next year, she acted in a highly praised drama called Haider (2014). In this movie, she played a character inspired by Ophelia from Shakespeare's play.

Kapoor continued to star in many successful films. These include the romantic thriller Ek Villain (2014), the dance movie ABCD 2 (2015), and the action film Baaghi (2016). After a few movies that didn't do as well, she had big hits with comedies like Chhichhore (2019) and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023). She also starred in the action thriller Saaho (2019). Her movies Stree (2018) and Stree 2 (2024) were also very popular. Stree 2 is her highest-earning film so far.

Besides acting, Shraddha Kapoor has also sung many songs for her movies. She is a popular face for many brands and products. In 2015, she even started her own clothing line. On Instagram, Shraddha Kapoor is the most-followed Indian woman.

Early Life and Family

Shraddha Kapoor grew up in Mumbai, India. Her father's family is from Punjab, and her mother's family has roots in Maharashtra and Goa. Her maternal grandfather was related to famous singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.

Shraddha shared that she grew up in a Marathi home because her mother's family lived in Maharashtra. When she was a child, she was a bit of a tomboy. She even liked to pick fights with boys!

Kapoor with her father Shakti Kapoor. He had a small role in her first film.

Many people in Shraddha's family are actors. Her father is Shakti Kapoor, and her mother is Shivangi Kapoor. Her older brother, Siddhanth Kapoor, is also an actor. Her aunts, Padmini Kolhapure and Tejaswini Kolhapure, are also actors. She is also the great-niece of the legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.

Because she grew up in an acting family, Shraddha always wanted to be an actress. She used to pretend to be an actress at home. She would wear her parents' clothes and practice movie lines. She also loved dancing to Bollywood songs in front of the mirror. As a child, she often went with her father to film sets. She even played pretend with actor Varun Dhawan on one set. They used a torch as a camera and acted out scenes.

Shraddha went to Jamnabai Narsee School. When she was 15, she moved to the American School of Bombay. There, she was classmates with actors Tiger Shroff and Athiya Shetty. Athiya Shetty once said that they all used to join dance competitions together. Shraddha was very competitive. At 17, she played soccer and handball because she liked challenging games.

Later, Shraddha went to Boston University to study psychology. But she left college in her first year. A film producer saw her on Facebook and offered her a role in Teen Patti. Her father, Shakti Kapoor, also shared that Salman Khan offered Shraddha her first film, Lucky: No Time for Love (2005), when she was only 16. But she turned it down because she wanted to become a psychologist back then. Shraddha also trained as a singer from a young age. This is because her maternal grandfather and mother are classical singers.

Career Highlights

Early Films and Big Success (2010–2015)

Kapoor at an event for Aashiqui 2 in 2013

Shraddha Kapoor started her acting career in 2010 with the thriller Teen Patti. She acted alongside famous stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Ben Kingsley. She played a college student in the movie. The film did not do very well, but people liked Shraddha's acting. One reviewer said she had "a lot of potential." Even though the film wasn't a hit, Shraddha was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She later said that after this film, it was hard to find new work.

After her first film, Shraddha signed a deal for three movies with Yash Raj Films. Her next film was the 2011 teen comedy Luv Ka The End. In this movie, she played a teenage student who plans revenge on her boyfriend. The film did not earn much money, but critics praised Shraddha's performance. One critic said she was "electrifying." For this role, she won the Stardust Searchlight Award for Best Actress.

In 2013, Shraddha got her breakthrough role in Aashiqui 2. This was a romantic musical film. She played Aarohi Keshav Shirke, a small-town bar singer. Her character becomes a famous singer with the help of a popular male singer. The movie was a huge success, earning a lot of money worldwide. Critics loved Shraddha's acting. One called her a "real triumph." She received many nominations for Best Actress, including one at the Filmfare Awards.

The next year, Shraddha worked with director Mohit Suri again in the romantic thriller Ek Villain (2014). In this film, she also sang her first song, "Galliyan." The movie was about a criminal whose wife is murdered. Critics liked Shraddha's performance in this "engaging thriller." The film was a big commercial success.

Her second film in 2014 was Haider. This drama was based on William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. It was set during the Kashmir conflict in 1995. Shraddha played a journalist named Arshia. Critics praised her for showing the different sides of her character.

In 2015, Shraddha starred in the dance film ABCD 2. She played Vinita Sharma, a hip-hop dancer. She trained hard for the role, learning different dance styles. This film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and became her most-watched movie at that time.

More Films and Success (2016–Present)

Kapoor promoting Baaghi in 2016

In 2016, Shraddha appeared in the action film Baaghi. She played the love interest of the main character. For this role, she practiced Kalaripayattu, an Indian martial art. The film did well at the box office. Her next film in 2016 was the musical drama Rock On 2. She played Jiah Sharma, a shy singer. To prepare, she read books and took singing lessons. However, Rock On 2 did not do well financially.

In 2017, Shraddha starred in the romantic drama Ok Jaanu. She also appeared in Half Girlfriend, based on a popular novel. Later that year, she played the main role in Haseena Parkar, a movie about a crime boss's sister. None of her films in 2017 were very successful.

Kapoor in 2018

Shraddha's career saw more success starting in 2018. She starred in the comedy horror film Stree. She played a mysterious woman. Critics liked her performance, calling her "suitably icy." Stree became her highest-earning film at that time. In the same year, she also acted in Batti Gul Meter Chalu, a film about electricity problems in rural India.

In 2019, Shraddha played the lead role in the action film Saaho. This was one of the most expensive Indian films ever made. She filmed her parts in both Telugu and Hindi languages. The Hindi version of the film was a commercial success. Her next film was Chhichhore, a comedy-drama about college life. This film was also very successful worldwide.

In 2020, Shraddha reunited with Varun Dhawan in the dance film Street Dancer 3D. She then starred in Baaghi 3. Both films faced challenges, partly because theaters closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After a break of three years, Shraddha returned to films in 2023. She starred alongside Ranbir Kapoor in the romantic comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. Critics praised her performance. The film was a moderate success. In 2024, Shraddha returned in the sequel Stree 2. Critics liked her acting, even though her role was smaller. Stree 2 became the highest-earning Hindi film of 2024 and one of the highest-earning Hindi films of all time.

Filmography

Movies

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Music Videos

Songs Sung by Shraddha

Awards and Recognitions

Shraddha Kapoor has won and been nominated for many awards throughout her career. Here are some of them:

Film Awards

Other Recognitions

See also

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