Shraddha Kapoor is currently one of the top heroines of Bollywood. Last year, her film ‘Stree 2‘ did the most business. In 2024, her Hindi film ‘Stree 2’ did business of about 900 crore rupees.
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Not only acting, Shraddha is also a successful entrepreneur. However, once she used to make coffee and sell sandwiches in foreign cities. That past seems unbelievable today. She is Shraddha Kapoor, a popular heroine of Bollywood, daughter of the controversial villain Shakti Kapoor.
Now many people say that after the arrival of OTT, there has been a big change in the entertainment world. I think this wave came before OTT. Movies like “Neerja” were released before the OTT era. There have been films released before that are women-centric. So many times when people say that this is possible only in OTT, I don’t completely agree. Movies that are different from the traditional story have been released before and have been successful.
in Mumbai, where Shraddha was born and raised. Cinema was an integral part of his life since childhood. However, his journey to success on the silver screen was not easy at all. He enrolled in Boston University in the United States for his studies, the subject was psychology. But in the first year, he realized that academic studies could not find a place in his mind. Rather, cinema was more attractive.
Before returning home after leaving his studies, Shraddha had taken up various part-time jobs in the United States. He worked in a coffee shop, where he would stand for hours making coffee for customers. He also sold sandwiches. Later, in an interview, he said that those days taught him self-reliance. The experience of working on his own feet gave him a different perspective on life, which later came in handy in his acting career.
Shraddha Kapoor Bollywood journey
began in 2010 with the film ‘Teen Patti’. However, the beginning was not easy. The film did not receive much response. After acting in a few small roles, the big turning point came in 2013 with ‘Aashiqui 2’. A new heroine was born in this film, paired with Aditya Roy Kapur. The songs, acting and story – all of them combined to make the film a hit and also brought Shraddha to the doorsteps.After that, there was no looking back. She has shown her acting ability in one film after another – ‘Ek Villain’, ‘OK Jaanu’, ‘Haider’, ‘Chhichhore’ or ‘Stree’ – Shraddha has proven herself everywhere. Especially ‘Chhichhore’ gave her the opportunity to act in different roles, which also garnered praise from critics.
is finally here. This 2024 horror-comedy took the world by storm not only in Bollywood but also in the international market. The film earned Rs 884.45 crore worldwide. Through this, Shraddha Kapoor reached a level where only a handful of actresses have managed to make it. This success has proven her to be one of the most ‘bankable’ stars in Bollywood.
doesn’t stop at the movie screen. She has also brought her business entity to the fore. She recently invested in a jewelry company. Along with acting, this venture has also placed her in the list of businesswomen. She manages two different worlds – cinema and business – together, which has made her a great inspiration to today’s generation.
What does Shraddha think?
Shraddha Kapoor believes that a movie represents society. She said, ‘Now many people say that after the arrival of OTT, there has been a big change in the entertainment world. I think this wave came before OTT. Movies like “Neerja” were released before the OTT era. There have been films released before that are women-centric. So many times when people say that this is possible only in OTT, I don’t completely agree. Movies that are different from the traditional story have been released before and have been successful.’
Shraddha admits that she has received several film offers where she did not get a chance to play important roles, the roles were secondary. She says, “I feel a responsibility towards the audience. They want to see me in good roles. I want to portray myself in better roles in the future.” The actress wants to work in biopics on late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and actress Padmini Kolhapuri.
after the success of ‘Stree 2’, she has doubled her fee and has also given some additional conditions. It is learnt that the Bollywood actress is going to act in a new thriller film produced by Ekta Kapoor. The shooting of the film is expected to start by the end of this year. Shraddha has demanded a fee of Rs 17 crore for this film, whereas earlier her fee was between Rs 8 and 9 crore. Not only that, she has also demanded a share of the profits of the film.
It is heard that the producers have also agreed to Shraddha’s terms, although no official announcement has been made yet. The film will be directed by Rahi Anil Barve. If Shraddha Kapoor really gets a fee of Rs 17 crore, then she will be the highest paid actress in Bollywood.
