Shraddha Kapoor, a prominent Bollywood actress, enjoys immense popularity. Daughter of veteran actor Shakti Kapoor and actress Shivangi Kolhapure, she’s achieved significant success in a relatively short time. This comprehensive guide delves into her life, career, and personal details.

Biography/Wiki

Shraddha Kapoor, a Bollywood diva, is not just an actress but also a trained singer, a talent inherited from her musically inclined family. Her dedication has propelled her to great heights in her film career. A bright student, she attended Jamnabai Narsee School and the American School of Bombay before briefly studying psychology at Boston University.

She currently resides on the 7th Floor, Palm Beach, Gandhigram Road in Juhu, Mumbai.

Physical Appearance

Standing at approximately 5’5″ and weighing around 50 kg, Shraddha is known for her fitness regime. She possesses a fair complexion, hazel brown eyes, and black hair.

Family, Caste & Boyfriend

Born on March 3, 1987, into a Hindu family with a mixed Marathi and Punjabi heritage, Shraddha’s father, Shakti Kapoor, is Punjabi, and her mother, Shivangi, is Marathi. Her brother, Siddhanth Kapoor, is also an actor and director in Bollywood.

She is also the great-niece of the renowned Mangeshkar siblings: Lata, Asha, Meena, Usha, and Hridaynath. In 2015, she was linked to Aditya Roy Kapur. In 2024, she confirmed dating film scriptwriter and assistant director Rahul Mody.

Career

Shraddha’s acting debut was in the 2010 film ‘Teen Patti’. However, ‘Aashiqui 2’ (2013) catapulted her to fame. Her versatility extends to singing; she lent her voice to the song ‘Galliyan’ in ‘Ek Villain’ (2014).

Her filmography includes diverse roles in movies such as ‘Luv Ka The End’, ‘Ek Villain’, ‘Haider’, ‘A Flying Jatt’, ‘Ok Jaanu’, ‘Half Girlfriend’, and ‘Haseena Parkar’. Beyond acting, she’s a philanthropist, a ramp model (Lakme Fashion Week), and a cover model for numerous magazines (Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Verve).

She’s also a brand ambassador for various products including Lakme, Veet, Lipton, and Marico’s Hair & Care. In March 2015, she launched her own women’s clothing brand, ‘Imara’, in collaboration with Amazon.com.

Her accolades include high rankings in sexiest woman polls (FHM), top searches on Google Trends, and recognition as a top Bollywood actress and earner by Rediff.com and The Times of India. She was also listed among the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood earning ₹50 million (US$770,000) per film in 2016.

Controversy

Following Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, Shraddha Kapoor was among several Bollywood celebrities questioned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) regarding WhatsApp chats from 2017 related to drug use. These chats were recovered from the phone of talent agent Jaya Saha.

Car Collection

Shraddha Kapoor’s impressive car collection includes an Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes ML SUV, Toyota Fortuner, and a Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica (purchased in October 2023).

Facts

Shraddha’s childhood dream was to become an actress, though she initially hesitated pursuing it until approached by a production house. She was a spirited child, often dressing up in her parents’ clothes and rehearsing dances in front of the mirror.

• She accompanied her father to film sets as a child.
• She was schoolmates with Athiya Shetty, Tiger Shroff, and Krishna Shroff.
• She and Varun Dhawan are childhood friends and used to dance to Govinda’s songs.
• She scored 95% in her 12th-standard exams.
• Her nickname is ‘Chirkoot’.
• She turned down a role offered by Salman Khan at age 16.
• She excelled in academics, dance, singing, drama, and sports.
• She had a childhood crush on Hrithik Roshan.
• She is a shoe collector.
• She admires Sridevi.
• She owns a Lhasa Apso dog named Shyloh.
• She loves tea and online shopping.
• She is a certified scuba diver.
• She has poor eyesight.
• She enjoys gardening.
• She is afraid of lightning.
• Her favorite colors are purple and yellow.
• She enjoys cooking and reading (Gregory David Roberts, Harry Potter).
• She prefers Michael Kors perfume.
• In October 2024, she confirmed she was dating but did not reveal her partner’s identity.